Post-Doctoral Fellow / Research Associate in Earth and Planetary Sciences, NISER Bhubaneswar (Rolling, 2 Posts)

Job Description

NISER Bhubaneswar has a rolling call for a postdoc in earth and planetary sciences. There are two Post-Doctoral Fellow positions in its School of Earth & Planetary Sciences (SEPS). The call is open to Indian nationals only. You need a PhD in a relevant area. The ad has no closing date: the posts stay open until suitable candidates are found.

At a glance

• Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow / Research Associate, 2 posts
• Advertisement: NISER/SEPS/PDF/NP/2026-2027 (rolling)
• Where: School of Earth & Planetary Sciences, NISER, Jatni, near Bhubaneswar, Odisha
• Who can apply: Indian nationals with a PhD in a relevant area
• Pay: As per Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) rules; the ad gives no figure
• Duration: 1 year, extendable by 1 year on good performance
• Apply by: Open until filled (ResearchJobs.in will re-check on 3 November 2026)

NISER is an autonomous institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. SEPS works in three broad areas: planetary sciences, earth sciences, and atmosphere and ocean sciences. Its planetary work covers topics such as planetary surfaces, exoplanet atmospheres, astrochemistry, small bodies and meteorites. Its earth science work covers geochemistry, geochronology and geophysics. The posts are funded from the SEPS Non Plan Fund for 2026-27.

About the earth and planetary sciences postdoc at NISER

• You will join one research group in SEPS. The group depends on shared research interests between you and the faculty member
• The ad does not fix a project. You pick a research area from the SEPS faculty web pages and name it in your cover letter
• The same call covers the title Research Associate. The ad uses both titles together

Read the faculty profiles on the SEPS website first. Then choose the group whose work fits yours. You can also search for supervisors by field on our Find a supervisor page.

Why this role matters

These posts let you choose your own group. You pick the research area and the faculty member yourself. You can shape a project in planetary, earth or atmosphere and ocean science, with up to two years of funded time.

Eligibility

• Essential: a PhD degree in the relevant area
• Nationality: Indian nationals only
• The ad sets no age limit and no minimum marks

Shortlisting uses your CV, research statement and reference letters. Shortlisted people may face an interview in person or by video call. NISER pays no travel or daily allowance for the interview or for joining.

Pay and duration

• Fellowship as per existing DAE rules. The ad does not state an amount
• Purely temporary posts, funded from the SEPS Non Plan Fund (FY 2026-2027)
• Tenure of 1 year from joining. It can be extended by 1 more year if your work is good

How to apply

Send your application by email to the Chairperson, SEPS (cpseps@niser.ac.in) and the SEPS office (seps-office@niser.ac.in). Copy (CC) the same email to the faculty member (PI) you want to work with. Ask your two referees to send their letters to the same addresses. Your email must include: (1) a cover letter naming a research area from the SEPS faculty pages; (2) a detailed CV with publications, any experience certificates, and two academic referees with their email IDs and phone numbers; (3) a statement of research interests; (4) the filled-in application form from pages 2 and 3 of the ad, with copies of all educational certificates; and (5) two reference letters.

Key dates

• Rolling advertisement: no closing date. The posts stay open until suitable candidates are found
• ResearchJobs.in will re-check the ad on 3 November 2026

Please read the official NISER advertisement and application form (PDF) before applying, and browse more postdoc jobs on ResearchJobs.in.