Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027 (Fall Cycle), ICTS-TIFR Bengaluru, incl. CALIBRE AI-in-Biology and Simons Cosmic Magnetism

Job Description

ICTS-TIFR in Bengaluru has opened its Postdoctoral Program 2027 (Fall Cycle) in theoretical physics, mathematics and complex systems. The same call covers an AI-in-biology fellowship with NCBS and a cosmic magnetism post. Apply by 5:00 PM IST on 30 November 2026.

At a glance

• Position: Postdoctoral fellow, initially 2 years
• Where: ICTS-TIFR, Bengaluru
• Areas: Complex systems, space-time physics, mathematics; more areas under consideration
• Pay: As per grant or funding agency norms; CALIBRE pays up to Rs 1,25,000 a month
• Start: Nominally 1 September 2027, negotiable
• Apply by: 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM IST
• Letters due: 15 December 2026, 5:00 PM IST

The call was posted on 16 October 2026. Selection depends on the funding available. Selected Indian citizens may get ICTS endorsement for the ANRF National Postdoctoral Fellowship, if a faculty mentor agrees.

Research areas in the ICTS postdoc program

• Complex systems: nonlinear dynamics and data assimilation, statistical physics, fluid dynamics and turbulence, condensed matter physics and biological physics
• Space-time physics: string theory and quantum field theory, and astrophysical relativity
• Mathematics: differential geometry, mathematical physics, dynamical systems, monsoon dynamics, and analysis of PDEs
• Under consideration: cosmology, theoretical biology, and computer and computational sciences
• Ashok and Gita Vaish Fellowship: a prize fellowship for outstanding applicants, with extra pay plus travel and research support
• CALIBRE AI-in-Biology fellowship with NCBS: 2 years, a third in exceptional cases
• Simons Collaboration on Cosmic Magnetism: one remaining post in astrophysics and relativity, up to 3 years, expected start 1 August 2027

Why this role matters

ICTS is one of India’s main centres for theoretical science, with a busy programme of schools and visitors. A postdoc here puts you in touch with researchers from around the world. The CALIBRE track pays well and joins two strong Bengaluru institutes.

Eligibility

• A PhD by the time you join
• For CALIBRE, tick the CALIBRE box in the application portal
• For the Simons post, say so in your cover letter or research statement
• The ANRF National Postdoctoral Fellowship route is for Indian citizens only

The pages differ on some details. The main page asks for at least two recommendation letters, but the CALIBRE page asks for three. Start dates also differ by track. Read the page for your track before you apply.

Pay and duration

• Regular program: fellowship and benefits as per the grant or funding agency. No amount is stated
• CALIBRE: up to Rs 1,25,000 a month, based on qualifications and experience, plus up to Rs 3,00,000 a year for research and travel
• ICTS housing on or off campus, or HRA as per norms; medical benefits; high-performance computing access; travel support
• Initial term of two years. A third year is possible in exceptional cases

How to apply

Apply on the ICTS postdoc application portal. You need to create a login. Upload a CV, a publication list, a research proposal of at most two pages, and a cover letter. Arrange for at least two recommendation letters by 15 December 2026. The page says ICTS also accepts applications through Academic Jobs Online. CALIBRE queries go to calibre@icts.res.in.

Key dates

• Call posted: 16 October 2026
• Applications close: 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM IST
• Recommendation letters due: 15 December 2026, 5:00 PM IST
• Nominal start: 1 September 2027

Please read the official ICTS postdoc call before applying, and browse more postdoc jobs on ResearchJobs.in.