Recruitment to the post of Research Associate - I on an externally funded project "On the Schur algebras and the Affine cellularity of certain classes of groups and diagram algebras"

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is one of the premier science education and research institutes established by the Government of India in 2008 to impart high-quality education integrated with outstanding research in modern science. The Institute invites applications for the following positions on contract basis:

Name of Post Research Associate-I
Title of the project On the Schur algebras and the Affine cellularity of certain classes of groups and diagram algebras
Funding Agency IGSTC’s Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER)
Minimum educational qualification
(as prescribed by the funding agency)
Experience Required
Ph. D in Mathematics (Candidates who have submitted thesis can also apply).
Desirable Qualifications

Good knowledge in representation theory Preference will be given to candidates working in diagram algebras and some knowledge of Schur-Weyl duality

Number of posts One
Fellowship amount Rs. 58000 + HRA /Month
Tenure of the post One year (with the possibility of extension for another one year based on performance)
Age Upper age limit is 40 years with age relaxations as per the Government rules. relaxations will be provided.
Last date 11.59 PM on 20 October 2026
How to apply

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to apply via email, including the following documents in a single PDF file:

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Academic transcripts
  3. Eligibility certificates
  4. Experience certificates
  5. Expression of interest (briefly explain your motivation and suitability for the project)

Please send your email to tgeetha[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in with a subject line "Application for RA-I in IGSTC-WISER Project-Your Name"

The application should include a detailed resume with one page summary of PhD work, a publication list, contact details of two referees, a photograph, and scanned copies of educational/professional qualifications. Incomplete applications or applications failing to meet the minimum criteria will be disqualified.

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