TIFR JRF & Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

TIFR Mumbai is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and 1 Postdoctoral Fellow for a cutting-edge project on Machine Learning for Computational Pathology — a collaboration between TIFR and Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai. If you have a background in machine learning, computer science, physics, mathematics, or engineering, this is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and cancer research. The last date to apply is 25 April 2026. You apply by email — no online portal needed. JRF salary is Rs. 37,000 + HRA per month, and Postdoctoral salary ranges from Rs. 58,000 to Rs. 67,000 + HRA per month.

TIFR Junior Research Fellow & Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), an autonomous institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has opened positions for one Junior Research Fellow and one Postdoctoral Fellow under Advertisement No. 2026/4. These posts are part of a joint research project with Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), one of India's leading cancer treatment hospitals, under the guidance of Prof. Shravan M Hanasoge (TIFR) along with Profs. Rajdeep Sensarma and Sandip Trivedi. The project focuses on using advanced AI and deep learning to extract quantitative biomarkers from histopathology images to better understand cancer biology. Appointment is initially for one year, extendable up to three years based on performance.

Post Details

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 1 post — for candidates with strong analytical skills and Python proficiency
• Postdoctoral Fellow: 1 post — for PhD holders with research publications and independent research experience

Who Can Apply?

For Junior Research Fellow:

• Qualification: Graduate-level degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in machine learning, computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering, or a related quantitative field
• Skills: Comfort with Python and scientific data analysis tools (NumPy, SciPy, pandas, matplotlib). Familiarity with machine learning methods is a plus but not required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to work independently and in a team

For Postdoctoral Fellow:

• Qualification: PhD in machine learning, computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering, or a related quantitative field
• Skills: Experience with Python-based scientific computing, machine learning frameworks, and prior research publications
• Ability to design and lead computational research projects independently

Age Limit

• Junior Research Fellow: Age preferably below 30 years as on the date of application
• Postdoctoral Fellow: Age preferably below 35 years as on the date of application

Salary

• Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA (Housing and Rent Allowance as per TIFR rules)
• Postdoctoral Fellow: Rs. 58,000 to Rs. 67,000 per month + HRA (depending on experience, as per TIFR rules)
• Compensation follows standard TIFR norms for both positions

Selection Process

Selection is based on review of application materials:

1. Application Screening: Review of cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and references
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview with the faculty panel

There is no written exam — this is a research position filled through merit and interview.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your application documents (see required materials below)
2. Email your complete application to hanasoge@tifr.res.in
3. For JRF: Use subject line "Application for Junior Research Fellowship"
4. For Postdoctoral Fellow: Use subject line "Application for Postdoctoral Research Fellowship"
5. Make sure all documents are attached before sending
6. Applications must be received by 25 April 2026

Required Documents for JRF: Cover letter (motivation, research interests, relevant coursework/projects), Curriculum Vitae, Academic Transcripts (undergraduate and postgraduate if applicable), References (contact details for 1-2 academic referees).

Required Documents for Postdoctoral Fellow: Cover letter (motivation, past research contributions, why this position is a good fit), Curriculum Vitae (full list of education, research appointments, publications, talks, collaborations), Research Statement (2-3 pages summarising past work and future directions), References (3 letters of recommendation, ideally from PhD advisor and collaborators), Sample Publications (1-3 key papers or preprints).

Important Dates

• Advertisement Number: 2026/4
• Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 25 April 2026

• Develop and implement machine learning algorithms for analysis of histopathology images
• Extract quantitative biomarkers from cancer tissue data using deep learning and image analysis tools
• Design robust computational pipelines combining deep learning, image analysis, and statistical modelling
• Work with clinically grounded datasets in collaboration with scientists and clinicians at TMC
• Contribute to representation learning, geometric structure extraction, and predictive modelling tasks
• Prepare research reports, presentations, and co-author academic publications
• Participate in group meetings and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams at TIFR and TMC