IISER Berhampur Recruitment 2026 | Govt Research Fellowship
Looking for a prestigious research opportunity in 2026? The IISER Berhampur Recruitment 2026 notification invites applications for the Post Doctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) position under a Govt Research Fellowship project. This opportunity is highly suitable for candidates seeking PhD Chemistry Jobs, Chemistry Research Fellowship positions, and advanced research careers in biological sciences. Aspirants interested in Odisha Research Jobs and high-impact scientific research should not miss this recruitment opportunity.
About IISER Berhampur
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur is an Institute of National Importance established under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Known for excellence in science education and cutting-edge research, IISER Berhampur promotes interdisciplinary scientific innovation across various domains. The institute actively supports impactful research projects funded by government agencies and offers exceptional opportunities for researchers, scientists, and scholars to contribute to national scientific development.
Job Overview
IISER Berhampur has announced recruitment for two Post Doctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) positions under the project titled “Diversity and Bioprospecting Analysis of Odisha’s Coastal and Marine Flora for Harnessing their Potential and Sustainable Conservation.” The fellowship is funded by the Science & Technology Department, Government of Odisha. Selected candidates will work
on advanced research involving bioactive compound profiling, metabolomics, genome mining, gene discovery, and characterization of compounds using modern spectroscopic and analytical techniques. This Govt Research Fellowship offers a monthly remuneration of ₹58,000 plus HRA as applicable.Advertisement No. IISERBPR/BIO/OD/S&T/261125/091/PDRF
- Name of the position: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (PDRF)
- No. of position(s): 02 (Two)
- Type of engagement: Temporary
- Title of the Project: Diversity and Bioprospecting Analysis of Odisha’s Coastal and Marine Flora for Harnessing their Potential and Sustainable Conservation.
- Funding Agency file no: ST-BT-MISC-0033-2025-6104/ST
- IISER BPR Project no.: IISERBPR/BIO/OD/S&T/261125/091
- Funding Agency: Science & Technology Department, Govt. of Odisha
- Principal Investigator (PI) with contact details: Dr. Vinay Bulusu, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences. Email: vbulusu@iiserbpr.ac.in
- Qualification as per guidelines: Ph. D. in Chemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, or related areas.
- Period of engagement: Initially for one year. Can be extended based on the progress, performance, and requirements of the PI and fund availability.
- Consolidated Remuneration per month (₹): ₹58,000/- + HRA, if applicable
Job requirement: The selected candidate will have different roles as per the requirements of the project. The selected candidate may be involved in: Comprehensive profiling of the novel bioactive compounds. This will involve metabolic profiling, characterization of various compounds using several spectroscopic techniques such as GC-MS, LC-MS, NMR, HRMS, IR, UV and HPLC, genome mining and gene discovery, etc.
Documents need to submit: The biodata form in the prescribed format (copy attached) along with all supporting documents in a single pdf format (< 10 MB) with a brief mention of the research expertise has to be sent to the PI with the subject line “Application for the Position of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow against Advt. No. IISERBPR/BIO/OD/S&T/261125/091/PDRF dated June 02, 2026”. For any information, please feel free to contact the PI by Email.
Evaluation cum skill test: The date and mode of the walk-in evaluation cum skill test will be informed only to the shortlisted candidates through email.
Email: vbulusu@iiserbpr.ac.in
The IISER Berhampur Recruitment 2026 presents an excellent opportunity for qualified researchers seeking a Govt Research Fellowship in a nationally important research institute. With attractive fellowship support, exposure to advanced analytical technologies, and participation in a significant marine biodiversity project, this recruitment offers valuable career growth for candidates interested in Chemistry Research Fellowships and Odisha Research Jobs. Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply at the earliest and advance their research careers.
LINK FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION
