Online Applications are invited for the ICTS Post Doc Fellowship Program. The last date for the application is December 31, 2023.

About

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (ICTS-TIFR), Bengaluru hosts a vibrant in-house postdoctoral program. Founded in 2007, ICTS is a new initiative in Indian science. It is conceived to contribute to the growth of excellence in the basic sciences through its programs, interactions, and cross-fertilization between disciplines. ICTS provides a platform and infrastructure to organize various activities in theoretical natural sciences and mathematics.

ICTS Post Doctoral Fellowship Program
ICTS Post Doc Fellowship Program

Requirements

ICTS has an active in-house research program. Current research spans the following broad areas:

  • Complex systems
    • Nonlinear dynamics and Data assimilation, Statistical physics, Fluid dynamics and turbulence, Condensed matter physics, Physical biology
  • Space-time physics
    • String theory and Quantum field theory, Astrophysical relativity
  • Mathematics
    • Differential geometry, Mathematical physics, Dynamical systems, Data assimilation, Monsoon dynamics, Analysis of partial differential equations and applications.
  • Other areas under active consideration are
    • Cosmology, multiscale and complex systems including interfaces with theoretical biology, computer science, and computational sciences with a strong interface to other research areas at ICTS.  

Duration of fellowships

Initial appointments will be for two years, which will be renewable for the third year in exceptional cases after an academic review.

Details for regular postdoctoral fellowship positions

DesignationInitial qualificationFellowship(per month) in Rs.
Regular postdoctoral fellowPhD47,000/-
PhD + 1 year49,000/-
PhD + 2 years54,000/-
Fellowship for Post Doctoral Programs
  • Housing Rent Allowance: 
    • The postdoctoral fellows are eligible for ICTS accommodation (on/off campus) or compensation towards Housing Rent Allowance (HRA) as per current norms.
  • Medical Benefits:
    •  The postdoctoral fellows will be entitled to medical benefits as per current norms.
  • Research facilities:
    •  ICTS offers access to high-performance computing facilities, an in-house library, and most scientific journals. Support for travel for participation in important international meetings is also available. Postdoctoral fellows will also have opportunities to participate in the teaching of graduate courses at ICTS.
  • Apart from the regular faculty members, ICTS has an extended associate faculty actively involved in the research and program activities.
  • ICTS organizes around 10-25 programs every year, on diverse topics not restricted to the research interests of the ICTS faculty.
  • The Centre also has an extensive visitor program. Research groups at ICTS are part of, amongst others, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the Indian Initiative in Gravitational-Wave Observations, the Mathematics and Climate Research Network, the Indo-French Center for Applied Mathematics, etc. Click here for more information.

How to apply

  • ICTS invites applications for various postdoctoral positions (including several prize postdoctoral fellowships like Simons, Max-Planck Partner Group, etc.) twice every year, once in the summer and then in the fall.
  • Interested candidates can apply online with their CV, list of publications, a research proposal (not more than two pages), and a cover letter.
  • The applicants also need to arrange at least two recommendation letters for this position.
  • Candidates can also apply through Academic Jobs Online.

Deadline

  • Application Deadline: 31 December 2023
  • Referee Deadline: 31 December 2023
  • Applications received after the deadline may also be considered until the positions are filled.

Important links

Click here to go through the official notification of the ICTS Post Doc Fellowship Program.

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