The Institute welcomes applications for Post-doctoral fellowships in all areas of Physics, particularly in those of interest to the Physics faculty.
The names of faculty and details about their interests can be found at the Physics Home Page.
The fellowships are normally for one year, but can be extended by up to an additional year.
Eligibility:
A PhD in Physics or closely related areas. Applicants should have a strong research record and a demonstrated ability to carry out research in the area of interest.
Research areas
The Theoretical Physics group at IMSc has active research programs in:
High Energy Physics (HEP):
Astrophysics and Cosmology; Particle Physics Phenomenology; Non-perturbative Quantum Field Theory and String Theory.
Low Energy Physics (LEP):
Statistical Physics; Soft Matter; Nonlinear Dynamics; Complex Systems; Quantum Condensed Matter and Optics; Quantum Information.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted through the online application form. Applicants must indicate the field of application (HEP or LEP) in the form.
Applicants should upload the following in the portal:
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Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a complete list of publications (and preprints, if any).
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Research Plan / Statement of Research outlining current interests and proposed work at IMSc.
In addition, applicants must provide in the portal the names and contact details of at least two potential referees. The referees will be contacted directly by IMSc to submit letters of recommendation confidentially.
Deadline : 15 March 2026