Post-doctoral and Visiting Positions at TIFR Hyderabad

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Hyderabad (TIFR Hyderabad or TIFRH) is a rapidly developing centre of excellence in the natural sciences, located on a modern, well-equipped campus in Hyderabad, India. For early-career researchers and established scientists seeking a focused, research-intensive stay in an interdisciplinary setting, the institute offers competitive Post-doctoral Fellow and Visiting Fellow positions across physics, chemistry, biology, engineering and materials science. These post-doctoral and visiting opportunities in India are particularly attractive if you want to deepen your research portfolio, build new collaborations, or transition from a PhD to a more independent scientific role while working closely with leading faculty in India's premier basic science ecosystem. Fellowship (indicative monthly amounts): PhD, thesis defended: ₹58,000 PhD + 1 year postdoctoral experience (deserving candidates): ₹61,000 PhD + 2 or more years' postdoctoral experience (deserving candidates): ₹67,000 Additional Support: Contingency grant of ₹60,000 per year Institute housing on campus or house rent allowance as per TIFR rules Application Mode: Direct email to individual faculty members with a detailed CV and referee information.

TIFR Hyderabad forms part of the wider Tata Institute of Fundamental Research network, long recognised for its contributions to basic science in India. Although the Hyderabad centre is relatively young, it benefits from the academic culture, expectations and support structures of the broader TIFR system.