IISER Mohali Recruitment | PhD in Life Sciences | Attend the Walk-In Interview
Looking to advance your career in life science research at a premier Indian institute? The latest IISER Mohali recruitment brings an exciting opportunity for highly motivated researchers to join as a Post Doctoral Fellow under a prestigious DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance funded project. This role offers hands-on research exposure, academic growth, and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge discoveries in bacterial metabolism.
Position Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
- Number of Positions: 1
About the Project
Title: Mechanistic insights into the regulation of fatty acid metabolism by envelope stress response pathways in bacteria funded by DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance
The project is focused on understanding the regulation exerted by envelope stress response pathways during aerobic metabolism of long-chain fatty acids in E. coli and examine the interconnection between long-chain fatty acid metabolism and envelope redox stress in pathogenic bacteria.
About the Institution
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali is a premier autonomous institute established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Education. IISER Mohali is dedicated to excellence in life science research, interdisciplinary scientific education, and innovation-driven discovery. Through nationally and internationally funded projects supported by agencies such as DBT, Wellcome Trust, DST, and CSIR, IISER Mohali provides outstanding opportunities for researchers, including postdoctoral fellows, to work on high-impact scientific problems. This strong institutional foundation makes IISER Mohali recruitment an excellent opportunity for motivated scientists seeking meaningful and globally relevant research careers.
Duration
1 year (extendable based upon performance and availability of funds)
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Candidate must have a PhD in Biological Sciences with evidence of productivity [at least one research publication in Science Citation Index (SCI) journal]. Candidate should have training and experience in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, recombinant DNA technology, bacterial genetics and physiology, and gene regulation. The candidate will be expected to design experiments, work at the bench, interpret data, troubleshoot experiments independently, and write manuscripts.
Emoluments
As per DBT rules
Selection Process
Candidates are requested to bring their detailed CV (clearly mentioning the name, educational qualifications with Board/University, percentage of marks, year of passing, and details of their research experience) along with supporting documents on the day of the interview. Candidates are expected to give a short presentation (12 minutes) on their prior research. The candidate will be selected based on essential qualifications and experience supported by necessary documents, and performance in the interview.
Walk-in Interview Details
- Date & Time: December 22, 2025, 11 AM
- Venue: DBS office, 3rd level, Academic Block 2, IISER Mohali
General Information
- Appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the research project.
- Leaving of position will be done after one month of accepting resignation letter from candidate or on mutual understanding basis.
- The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment/absorption in Funding agency. Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency, and liable to changes as directed by government/funding agency particularly applicable to the said project.
- The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities/Institutions.
- The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle selection of the candidates.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
- Selected candidates will have to join duty at the earliest on receipt of the offer letter.
- No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.
This IISER Mohali recruitment drive offers an excellent platform for passionate researchers aiming to build a strong academic career in life science research. The Post Doctoral Fellow position provides exposure to advanced research, publication opportunities, and mentorship in a globally relevant scientific domain. Eligible candidates should not miss this opportunity to contribute meaningfully to impactful biological research.
