The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has been recognised as an Institution of Eminence (IoE) by the Government of India. As a part of the IoE initiative, IISc has created the Raman Post-Doc Program, a highly selective Post-Doc program with 50 positions. The Institute invites applications for intensely motivated individuals with an established record of high quality research,for the positions of Raman Post-Docs. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and foreign nationals are also eligible to apply. 

This is a rolling advertisement and candidates can apply any time during the year. A candidate applies for a specific Department or Centre at the Institute. The following are the Departments and Centres to which the candidates may apply. 

The duration of the fellowship is two years. In exceptional cases, the duration may be extended by one more year.

Ph.D. with First Class or equivalent (in terms of grades, etc.) in the preceding degree and a good academic record throughout. Candidates who are expecting to submit the Ph.D. thesis shortly may also apply but their applications will be considered only after thesis submission. 

Candidates must first contact a faculty member in the Institute who is willing to host the candidate. A consent letter or consent email is required from the faculty member as a part of the application package. Candidates should apply using the fillable PDF form. The following documents are required along with the application. 

(A) Curriculum Vitae with a list of all publications 

(B) PDF files of at least two and up to five important publications 

(C) Proposed research plan (up to 500 words) 

(D) Consent letter or email from faculty member. Please get in touch with the faculty member offline and obtain the consent of the faculty member for hosting you 

(E) Any other relevant information the applicant may like to furnish 

The filled-out PDF form must be saved as a PDF file, and a single PDF file needs to be made along with the required documents. This single PDF file must be emailed to the Registrar, Indian Institute of Science at the email address: registrar@​iisc.​ac.​in, with a copy to the chair of the Department/​Centre in which the candidate would like to work and to the faculty memberwho is willing to host the candidate. 

For any further information related to this , please contact:The Registrar, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – 560 012. Email: registrar@​iisc.​ac.​in; Fax: +91 – 80-23600757; Phone: +91 – 80-22932444. 

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