Location Mumbai, India

Deadline: 2026-05-29

Department of Physics, IIT Bombay, intends to appoint one postdoctoral position in theoretical aspects of gravity, cosmology and gravitational waves. The post is funded by the ANRG-Advanced Research Grant. The researchers are expected to have experience with gravitation, black hole physics and gravitational waves.

Ph.D. in Physics with a focus on Gravity. The candidate should have shown high-quality research experience in the relevant research areas. The researchers are expected to have experience with gravitation, black hole physics and gravitational waves. A Ph.D. degree and relevant research experience are required for this post. Candidates awarded Ph.D. recently, or research scholars who have submitted their thesis and waiting for the examination are strongly encouraged to apply.

Tenure: 1 year extendable for one more year

Salary: Rs. 61000 + HRA (as applicable) per month

Deadline: 29 May 2026

Informal inquiries can be made to S. Shankaranarayanan (shanki[AT]iitb.ac.in).

Application Procedure

Interested candidates, please apply:

  1. Through the application portal: Web Portal given in the advertisement below under URL

  2. Send the CV (with the date), research statement, and at least two letters of reference by email to:

    shanki[AT]iitb.ac.in

    with the subject:
    “Application for ANRF-ARG Post-doctoral Position – Candidate name.”

Website : Link

Contact: shanki[AT]iitb.ac.in