Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF), AI in Biology (CALIBRE) at ICTS Bengaluru

About the position

The International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Bengaluru, in collaboration with NCBS Bangalore, invites applications for the AI in Biology Postdoctoral Fellowship. It is part of CALIBRE, which studies neuroscience, active matter, ecology, structural biology, genomics, public health and other areas of quantitative biology. Fellows take part in research, teaching, workshops, conferences and outreach. The initial tenure is two years. The number of posts is not stated.

Eligibility

The candidate must have a PhD degree at the time of joining.

Fellowship / pay

• Monthly fellowship of up to Rs. 1,25,000 (based on qualifications and experience).
• Additional support of up to Rs. 3,00,000 per year for research-related expenses and travel to conferences and international scientific events.
• Initial appointment of two years, renewable for a third year in exceptional cases after an academic review.
• Medical benefits as per current norms.

How to apply

1. Prepare your CV, list of publications, a research proposal (not more than two pages) and a covering letter.
2. Arrange three recommendation letters from referees. The referee deadline is 15 Dec 2026.
3. Apply online through the ICTS application portal by 30 Nov 2026, 5:00 PM IST.
4. Tick the question 'Would you like to be considered under the CALIBRE Postdoctoral Fellowship' in the portal.
5. Mention your interest in CALIBRE in the cover letter or research statement.
6. For queries, write to calibre@icts.res.in.