TIFR Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Professor, Associate Professor & Reader Posts | Apply Before 30 June
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2026 6:42 pm
TIFR Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Professor, Associate Professor & Reader Posts
Multiple Faculty Positions | Mumbai & Various TIFR Centres | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
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The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), an autonomous institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has invited applications for Faculty Positions at the levels of Professor, Associate Professor, and Reader. Applications are invited in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Biology & Life Sciences, Computer Science, Learning, Information & Data Science, and Science Education Research. Interested candidates may apply on or before 30 June 2026.
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About TIFR
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is a premier research institution located in Mumbai and functions under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. It is also a Deemed-to-be University and is internationally recognized for excellence in scientific research and higher education.
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Vacancy Details
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Reader (Tenure Track)
- Mathematics
- Physical Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Biology and Life Sciences
- Computer Science, Learning, Information & Data Science
- Science Education Research
Work Location: Mumbai and various TIFR Centres across India
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Educational Qualification
- Ph.D. degree from a recognized institution in the relevant discipline.
- Outstanding research achievements as per international standards.
- Excellent academic record.
- Relevant postdoctoral research experience.
- Novel and impactful research contributions.
- Outstanding fresh Ph.D. candidates may also apply.
- Proven research leadership.
- Extensive research and academic experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead high-quality research programmes.
- Guide Ph.D. scholars and research students.
- Teach and mentor students of the TIFR Graduate School.
- Develop new research directions and collaborations.
- Contribute to departmental and institutional academic activities.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary will be as per TIFR and Government of India norms.
- Research funding and infrastructure support.
- Opportunity to work in world-class research environments.
- Access to TIFR research facilities and collaborative programmes.
Important Dates
- Evaluation Period: 01 January 2026 to 30 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2026
Application Fee
- No application fee has been mentioned in the official advertisement.
Required Documents
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Ph.D. Degree Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Research Publications List
- Research Statement
- Experience Certificates (if applicable)
- Reference Letters (if required by the department)
How to Apply
- Visit the TIFR Faculty Positions webpage.
- Select the relevant Department / School / Centre.
- Review detailed eligibility requirements.
- Prepare the required documents.
- Submit the application directly to the Head of the concerned Department / School / Centre.
- Applications may be submitted anytime before 30 June 2026.
Departments / Centres
- Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics: Click Here
- Department of Biological Sciences: Click Here
- Department of Chemical Sciences: Click Here
- Department of Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science: Click Here
- Department of High Energy Physics: Click Here
- Department of Nuclear and Atomic Physics: Click Here
- Department of Theoretical Physics: Click Here
- School of Mathematics: Click Here
- School of Technology and Computer Science: Click Here
- TIFR Centre for Applicable Mathematics: Click Here
- Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE): Click Here
- International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS): Click Here
- National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA): Click Here
- National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS): Click Here
- TIFR Hyderabad: Click Here
Important Instructions
- Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.
- Minimum qualifications do not guarantee an interview.
- TIFR reserves the right not to fill any position if suitable candidates are not found.
- Exceptional fresh Ph.D. holders may be considered for entry-level faculty positions.
- Any corrigendum will be published only on the official TIFR website.
- Applications must be submitted directly to the concerned Department / School / Centre.
Important Links
- Official Website: View
- Faculty Positions Page: Click Here
- Official Advertisement PDF: Download
- Help Desk Phone: 022-22782000
- Official Email: recruitment@tifr.res.in
- Address: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, 1 Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai – 400005