IISER Kolkata Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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• Updated November 13, 2026 12:37 PM
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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.

How to Apply for IISER Kolkata Senior Project Associate

• Send a formal mail to [email protected] by 19th November 2026.
• Attach a research statement (no more than 2 pages), your CV and a list of publications.
• Ask two referees to send two letters of reference directly to [email protected] within the deadline.
• 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 Dates

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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Q1. How many vacancies are there in IISER Kolkata Senior Project Associate recruitment?

• There is 1 vacancy for the Senior Project Associate post on the project "Cut Locus: Geometric & Homotopical Aspects".

Q3. What is the qualification required?

• A candidate must have defended a thesis in Mathematics, OR hold a four years bachelor's degree in mathematics with four years' R&D experience in academic institutions, OR hold a master's degree in mathematics with two years' R&D experience in academic institutions.

Q4. What is the age limit?

• The upper age limit is 32 years as on the day on which the application is made, relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates.

Q5. What is the salary?

• The pay is Rs. 57,000/- plus 30% HRA.

Q6. Is there an application fee?

• The notice prints the application fee as Nil.

Q8. What is the selection process?

• Shortlisted candidates appear for an online interview on 24 November 2026, with 10 minutes of research presentation followed by Q&A.