Job Description

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Berhampur has announced faculty recruitment for the year 2025. The institute invites online applications from Indian Nationals and eligible Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) for various teaching positions at the levels of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor Grade I across multiple disciplines.

About IISER Berhampur

Established in 2016 under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, IISER Berhampur is a Center of Excellence dedicated to teaching and research in basic sciences. The institute’s vision is to nurture curiosity and creativity by integrating high-quality teaching with cutting-edge research.

Faculty Positions Available

  • Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Assistant Professor Grade I
Faculty Job Openings 2025 at IISER Berhampur

Departments and Areas of Specialization

Chemical Sciences

  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Chemical Reaction Dynamics

Physical Sciences

  • Computational Physics
  • Astrophysics & Astronomy
  • Soft Condensed Matter Physics
  • Complex Systems & Non-Linear Dynamics
  • Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
  • Cosmology
  • Experimental High Energy Physics

Biological Sciences

  • Ecological Sciences
  • Plant Pathology
  • Structural Biology
  • Immunology
  • Cryo-electron Tomography
  • Advanced MRI Methods
  • Microbiology
  • Proteomics
  • Biostatistics
  • Molecular Systems Biology
  • Neurobiology

Mathematical Sciences

  • Probability Theory
  • Statistics
  • Dynamical Systems
  • Numerical PDE
  • Operations Research
  • Complex Analysis

Earth & Environmental Sciences

  • Geochemistry
  • Geophysics
  • Paleontology
  • Structural Geology
  • Petrology
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Climate Science

Computer Sciences

  • Systems Science
  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • AI & Machine Learning
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Cyber Security
  • Software Engineering
  • Quantum Computing
  • Neuromorphic Computing
  • Graph Theory & Combinatorics

Academic Affairs

  • English Literature / Linguistics

Essential Qualifications

  • PhD with first class in the preceding degree
  • Excellent academic record throughout

Experience Requirements

  • Professor: Minimum 10 years post-PhD experience, including 4 years as Associate Professor at IITs/IISc/IIMs/IISERs/NITIE
  • Associate Professor: Minimum 6 years of teaching/research experience, including 3 years as Assistant Professor/Senior Scientific Officer/Senior Design Engineer
  • Assistant Professor Grade I: Minimum 3 years of post-PhD research/teaching/industry experience (PhD period not counted)

Pay Scale

  • Professor: Pay Level 14A, ₹1,59,100/- initial
  • Associate Professor: Pay Level 13A2, ₹1,39,600/- initial
  • Assistant Professor Grade I: Pay Level 12, ₹1,01,500/- initial
    • Eligible candidates may progress to Pay Level 13A1 (₹1,31,400/-) after 3 years of service, subject to performance review

Job Location

IISER Berhampur, Odisha

Important Dates

  • Application Start: 19 September 2025 (10:00 hrs)
  • Application Deadline: 20 October 2025 (17:00 hrs)

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply online through the official website.

Application Process

  • Submit the online application form available on the IISER Berhampur website
  • Provide valid email ID and mobile number (all communication will be sent via email)
  • Check inbox and spam/junk folders regularly for updates
  • Ensure authenticity of submitted documents and photographs
  • For queries, email frhelpdesk@iiserbpr.ac.in

Important Link:

Official Notification: CLICK HERE

Organization Address:

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Berhampur
At/Po: Laudigam
Dist.: Ganjam, Odisha
India – 760003

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