IISER Pune Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune) is hiring 1 Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Data Science department under a funded project. If you have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Meteorology, or another relevant quantitative field, you can apply online. Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis can also apply. Salary is Rs. 60,000 per month, and the last date to apply is 15 May 2026.

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune) Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

IISER Pune has released advertisement number 26/2026 dated 29 April 2026 for a purely temporary and contractual Post-Doctoral Fellow position. The role is linked to research on state-of-the-art deep learning weather models and how well they represent atmospheric physics. This is a strong fit for early-career researchers with a quantitative Ph.D. and experience in Python, meteorological datasets, numerical weather models, global circulation models, or AI weather models.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Meteorology, or any other relevant quantitative field.
• Thesis Submitted: Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis can also apply.
• Preferred Python Skills: Experience with Python data analysis libraries such as PyTorch and scikit-learn is preferred.
• Preferred Domain Skills: Experience handling meteorological datasets will be useful.
• Preferred Research Background: Prior work on meteorological processes in numerical weather models, global circulation models, or AI weather models will help your application.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: Not more than 35 years as on the last date of application.
• Age Relaxation: Relaxation may be considered for applicants with higher educational qualifications or experience, with approval of the competent authority.

Salary

• The selected candidate will get consolidated pay of Rs. 60,000 per month.
• The appointment is initially for 1 year and may be extended based on satisfactory performance.
• The post is purely temporary and contractual; it does not give a claim for regular appointment or absorption in IISER Pune.

Selection Process

The selection process will be based on shortlisting and interview/selection process details shared by IISER Pune.

1. Application Screening: IISER Pune will screen applications based on minimum qualification, experience, and project fit.
2. Shortlist Publication: The list of shortlisted candidates, along with date, time, and other details, will be posted below the advertisement on the IISER Pune website.
3. Email Communication: Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email only.
4. Document Verification: Certificates for age, qualification, and experience will be collected and verified at the appropriate stage.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process.

How to Apply

1. Open the official IISER Pune opportunity page and check advertisement number 26/2026.
2. Use the official application link given in the advertisement page: forms.gle/6KzUxyBE5pF7wgDh6.
3. Fill in the online application form with your education, research, experience, and contact details.
4. Keep certificates and testimonials ready for age, educational qualification, and experience verification.
5. Submit the online application before 15 May 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 29 April 2026
• Published Date: 29 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 15 May 2026
• Selection Process Date: To be announced on the IISER Pune website

• Investigate deep learning weather models for the funded research project
• Study how AI weather models represent the physics of the atmosphere
• Analyze meteorological datasets and model outputs using Python tools
• Work with doctoral and postgraduate students in collaborative projects
• Prepare research results for conferences, workshops, and scientific journals
• Maintain research records, code, data outputs, and project documentation