Faculty Recruitment at IISER Berhampur – September 2025
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Berhampur, established in 2016 under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. IISERBPR/DoFA/2025/02 dated September 18, 2025. Faculty Recruitment at IISER Berhampur invites online applications from Indian Nationals (including eligible Overseas Citizens of India) with an excellent academic record for faculty positions at the levels of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor – Grade I in multiple departments.
Institution Profile
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur (IISER Berhampur) is an Institution of National Importance established under the NITSER Act, 2007. It is the seventh IISER, dedicated to promoting high-quality science education and research in India. Located on a scenic coastal campus in Odisha, IISER Berhampur fosters innovation, cutting-edge research, and excellence in teaching across various scientific disciplines.
Faculty Positions and Specializations
The following table summarizes the vacancies announced across departments:
| Department | Position | Vacancies | Areas of Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences | Professor | 02 | Electrochemistry, Materials Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry |
| Associate Professor | 02 | Statistical Mechanics, Chemical Reaction Dynamics | |
| Assistant Professor | 04 | Electrochemistry, Computational Chemistry | |
| Physical Sciences | Professor | 01 | Cosmology, Experimental High Energy Physics |
| Associate Professor | 02 | Computational Physics, Astrophysics & Astronomy, Soft Condensed Matter, Non-Linear Dynamics | |
| Assistant Professor | 01 | Experimental Condensed Matter Physics | |
| Biological Sciences | Professor | 01 | Ecological Sciences, Plant Pathology, Structural Biology, Immunology |
| Associate Professor | 02 | Microbiology, Proteomics, Biostatistics, Neurobiology | |
| Assistant Professor | 07 | Cryo-electron Tomography, Molecular Systems Biology, Neurobiology |
Note: The advertisement provides detailed breakup for category-wise vacancies. Applicants should review official notification carefully.
Eligibility Criteria
- Ph.D. in the relevant discipline is mandatory.
- Strong academic record and relevant research experience in specialization areas listed above.
- Evidence of high-quality publications and potential to contribute to academic excellence.
- Teaching and research experience requirements vary based on level:
- Assistant Professor (Grade I): Minimum 3 years post-PhD experience.
- Associate Professor: Minimum 6 years post-PhD, with at least 3 years at the level of Assistant Professor.
- Professor: Minimum 10 years post-PhD, with at least 4 years at the level of Associate Professor.
Pay Levels
| Position | Pay Level (as per 7th CPC) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Grade I) | Level 12 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A2 |
| Professor | Level 14A |
Application Process
- Mode of Application: Online through the IISER Berhampur faculty recruitment portal.
- Deadline: Candidates must submit applications within the stipulated time mentioned in the advertisement.
- Documents Required:
- Updated CV
- Academic and professional certificates
- Research and teaching statements
- List of publications
Applicants are advised to carefully follow the instructions provided in the official notification.
Job Location
IISER Berhampur
Berhampur, Odisha – India
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