IISER Bhopal Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal has 2 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts in a DRDO project. The posts are for 6 months initially and pay Rs. 37,000 + HRA. Only Indian nationals may apply. Candidates need a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR a Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course, selected through UGC NET/GATE or a national-level examination. To apply, fill the online application form and email your documents to Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Jha. Applications received by 5:00 PM on 28 October 2026 will receive full consideration.

IISER Bhopal Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About IISER Bhopal

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal is an institute on Bhopal By-pass Road, Bhauri, Bhopal, 462066, Madhya Pradesh. This JRF post is in its Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, under a DRDO project led by Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Jha, Associate Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Who Can Apply

Only Indian nationals may apply for the IISER Bhopal JRF posts.

Essential Qualification

Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following:

• a. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – UGC NET, including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
• b. The selection process through National level examinations conducted by MHRD and its Agencies and Institutions, such as UGC/IIT/IISc/IISER /IIIT, etc.

Candidates also need a minimum of 60% aggregate or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 and above on a 10-point scale.

Desirable Qualifications

• Working knowledge of statistics/weather forecast data analysis/Machine learning
• Expertise in Python, PyTorch
• Experience in dealing with WRF and NWP data

Age Limit

The age of the candidate should not exceed 35 years as on 1/11/2026 (1 November 2026).

See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post.

Pay and Tenure

The salary is Rs. 37,000 + HRA for candidates who meet condition a or b of the essential qualifications. The notice says salaries are subject to Institute norms and qualifications, and HRA is paid as applicable. The appointment is for 6 months initially. The JRF will work full-time.

IISER Bhopal Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Job Description

The JRF will be involved as a full-time expert in analysing meteorological data, writing computer programs, developing deep learning models, and implementing the project objectives:

• (i) Spatio-temporal analysis of output from a Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model
• (ii) Applying deep learning models
• (iii) Downscaling and bias correction of snow-met variables in the avalanche prone areas

How to Apply for IISER Bhopal Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

1. Fill out the online application form (https://forms.gle/DtgUf2e5Pz3Ey13X8).
2. Email your documents to Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Jha at [email protected].
3. Write the subject line exactly as printed: “Application for the post of DGRE”.
4. Send it so that it reaches by 5:00 PM on 28 October 2026. Applications received by then will receive full consideration, and the position will stay open until it is filled.

Documents to Send by Email

• A cover letter with research interest and qualifications
• A detailed CV (including full contact details, a photograph, educational/professional qualifications)
• Scanned copies of educational/professional qualifications
• 10th certificate
• Name of two referees
• Reprints of papers, if any

The notice also gives these contacts: Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Jha, Associate Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal, Bhauri Bypass Road, Bhauri, Bhopal 462 066, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA ([email protected]); and Dr. Akshay Agarwal, Assistant Professor, Department of Data Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal, Bhauri Bypass Road, Bhauri, Bhopal 462 066, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA ([email protected]).

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