IISER Kolkata Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics (DMS) at IISER Kolkata has invited applications from Indian citizens for one temporary Senior Project Associate post on the ANRF-funded project "Cut Locus: Geometric & Homotopical Aspects". The post pays Rs. 57,000/- plus 30% HRA for 12 months (contingent on adequate performance). Applicants need a defended thesis in Mathematics, or a mathematics degree with R&D experience in academic institutions. Applications go by email to [email protected] by 19 November 2026, and an online interview is scheduled for 24 November 2026.

About the Project

The notice is headed "Research Associate Position" and describes a Research Associate (RA) position on a sponsored project in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics (DMS) at IISER Kolkata. The post it lists is Senior Project Associate. The Principal Investigator (Co-ordinator) is Prof. Somnath Basu.

Who Can Apply

• Defended their thesis in Mathematics; OR
• Four years bachelor's degree in mathematics and four years' experience in R&D in academic institutions; OR
• Master's degree in mathematics and two years' experience in R&D in academic institutions.

Candidates having research experience in differential topology, differential geometry and algebraic topology will be preferred. The qualification section also says candidates with research experience in differential and algebraic topology will be preferred.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 32 years as on the day on which the application is made. It is relaxable up to 5 years for candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates.

For discipline-specific eligibility, see the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

The pay is Rs. 57,000/- plus 30% HRA. The duration is 12 months, contingent on adequate performance. The notice lists the position as temporary.

IISER Kolkata Senior Project Associate Job Description

• Analyze and study cut loci of submanifolds inside classical manifolds and relate it to Morse-Bott theoretic setup.

How to Apply for IISER Kolkata Senior Project Associate

1. Send a formal mail to [email protected] by 19th November 2026.
2. Attach a research statement (no more than 2 pages), your CV and a list of publications.
3. Ask two referees to send two letters of reference directly to [email protected] within the deadline.
4. Label each reference letter "Letter of reference for [candidate's name]".

The notice mentions no application fee other than "Nil". For further information, write to Prof. Somnath Basu at [email protected].

Selection and Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to appear for an online interview on 24th November 2026. The interview has 10 minutes of research presentation followed by Q&A. The online meeting link will be shared with the shortlisted candidates by 23rd November 2026. The decision of the selection committee will be final.

Important Instructions

• The fellowship may be terminated with a 30-day notice before completion of the tenure, if performance till date is not deemed satisfactory.
• Reference letters must be sent within the application deadline.
• The decision of the selection committee will be final.

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