UM-DAE CEBS Faculty Recruitment 2026

About This Job

UM-DAE CEBS is hiring 14 faculty members for Assistant Professor, Reader, and Associate Professor posts in basic sciences. You need a Ph.D. in the relevant area, at least 60% marks at master's level, and post-Ph.D. research experience. The last date for online upload and hard copy receipt is 15 July 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,16,600 per month depending on post level.

UM-DAE CEBS Faculty Recruitment 2026 - 14 Posts

The University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences has released Advertisement No. CEBS/Faculty/01/2026 for faculty positions across Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. The recruitment covers Assistant Professor, Reader, and Associate Professor posts with research and teaching responsibilities. Candidates with strong publications, a research plan, teaching ability, and relevant post-Ph.D. experience should check this notification carefully.

Vacancy Breakdown

School-wise Posts:

• School of Biological Sciences: 4 posts in microbiology, immunology/neurobiology, computational biology/bioinformatics, and applied/disease biology.
• School of Chemical Sciences: 3 posts in ultrafast photochemistry, theoretical physical chemistry, and organic/inorganic chemistry.
• School of Mathematical Sciences: 4 posts in algebra, number theory, Lie theory, analysis, discrete mathematics, and probability theory.
• School of Physical Sciences: 3 posts in theoretical physics, quantum condensed matter physics, and photonics.

Who Can Apply?

Assistant Professor

• Qualification: Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics as relevant to the post.
• Marks: At least 60% marks or equivalent at master's degree level.
• Experience: At least 2 years post-Ph.D. research experience.

Reader

• Qualification: Ph.D. in the relevant area with 60% master's marks.
• Experience: At least 5 years post-Ph.D. research experience.

Associate Professor

• Qualification: Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics as relevant to the advertised research area.
• Experience: At least 10 years post-Ph.D. research experience.

Research fit matters: CEBS has advertised specific post codes and research areas. You should apply only where your Ph.D., publications, and research proposal match the school and discipline. The notice clearly says that meeting the minimum qualification alone does not guarantee a job talk or interview call.

Age Limit

• Assistant Professor: Not more than 35 years as on 15 July 2026.
• Reader: Not more than 38 years as on 15 July 2026.
• Associate Professor: Not more than 43 years as on 15 July 2026.

Salary

• Assistant Professor: Academic Pay Level 12, Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200.
• Reader: Academic Pay Level 13, Rs. 1,23,100 to Rs. 2,15,900.
• Associate Professor: Academic Pay Level 13A, Rs. 1,31,100 to Rs. 2,16,600.
• Allowances include DA, HRA, transport allowance, children's education allowance, pension scheme, LTC, and CHSS medical benefits as admissible.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

CEBS will shortlist candidates using academic and research records, not only minimum eligibility.

1. Screening: Applications will be screened based on publications, research proposal, experience, recommendation letters, and fit to the advertised area.
2. Job Talk: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an in-person job talk. A video option may be given only to candidates outside India.
3. Final Interview: A limited number of candidates from the job talk stage will be called for a second in-person interview.
4. Merit List: Selection will be based on school-wise and research-area-wise merit lists.

How to Apply

1. Go to the CEBS recruitment page at cbs.ac.in/announcements/recruitment.
2. Download and fill the faculty application template.
3. Upload the filled application form and supporting documents as one PDF of not more than 10 MB through the official Google Form.
4. Arrange for three confidential recommendation letters to be sent to facultyrecruitment@cbs.ac.in with your name and post code.
5. Send the original signed hard copy to Dean (Academic Affairs), UM-DAE CEBS, Nalanda Building, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari Campus, Santacruz East, Mumbai 400098.

Document preparation: You need to prepare identity proof, age proof, MSc and higher qualification certificates, grade conversion proof if your university uses CGPA or letter grades, a detailed CV, publication list, research proposal, and teaching proposal. CEBS also asks referees to send three confidential signed recommendation letters directly to the recruitment email with your name and post code in the subject line.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 1 June 2026
• Application Start: 1 June 2026
• Last Date for Online Upload: 15 July 2026
• Last Date for Hard Copy Receipt: 15 July 2026
• Job Talk / Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach courses in the assigned school and research area
• Prepare lectures, tutorials, assessments, and academic material
• Guide integrated MSc and Ph.D. students in research work
• Conduct independent research and publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Build collaborations with nearby institutes and research groups
• Manage laboratory, computational, or theoretical research work as relevant
• Participate in academic committees, admissions, and institute activities