Post-Doctoral Fellowship - IIT Bombay
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08/03/2026
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Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF)
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) invites applications for Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) positions across its academic departments, interdisciplinary centres, and research schools.
The IPDF programme is designed to support outstanding early-career researchers who wish to pursue high-quality research in collaboration with IIT Bombay faculty members.
Fellowship Overview
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Position | Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) |
Institution | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
Location | Mumbai, India |
Tenure | 1 year (extendable up to 3 years based on performance) |
Application Deadline | No fixed deadline |
Application Mode | Direct application to respective departments |
Research Areas of Interest
Research Area | Description |
|---|---|
Data Fusion | Real-time state estimation of nonlinear dynamic systems |
Interpretable Machine Learning | System identification of nonlinear dynamic systems |
Computer Vision & AI | Damage detection and localisation |
Digital Twin Systems | AI/ML-based digital twin frameworks |
Uncertainty Quantification | Decision support in structural maintenance and management |
Fellowship Benefits
Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
Monthly Salary | ₹80,000 |
HRA | As per Government of India norms (currently 30%) |
Research Grant | ₹1,00,000 contingency grant per year |
International Conference | Financial support for one conference during tenure |
National Conference | Support for one conference per year |
Eligibility Criteria
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Qualification | PhD in relevant discipline |
Experience | Fresh PhD or less than 2 years of experience |
Thesis Submitted | Candidates awaiting thesis examination may apply |
Age Limit | Preferably below 32 years (relaxation as per Government norms) |
Restriction | IIT Bombay PhD graduates are not eligible |
Evaluation Process
Applications are evaluated by academic units through a process similar to faculty recruitment.
Step | Process |
|---|---|
Screening | Application review by department |
Evaluation | Search Committee assessment |
Interaction | Invited seminars or interviews |
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibility | Details |
|---|---|
Research | Conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor |
Academic Support | Assist with academic or administrative responsibilities |
Collaboration | Participate in research activities within the department |
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their application directly to the Head of the concerned Department / School / Centre.
Application information and forms are available at:
https://www.iitb.ac.in/career/apply/postdoc
For queries related to specific research areas, applicants may contact the relevant academic unit.
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