Axis Bank Post-doctoral Programme at Ashoka University
Ashoka University is inviting Post Doctoral researchers in the following departments for a year (2026-27).
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology.
These candidates will be funded by Axis Bank and will be called Axis Bank -Ashoka Post-doctoral Fellows.
Candidates who are interested in applying should note the following-
A mentor who is a faculty member at Ashoka should be contacted before starting the application process. A proposal drafted by the applicant, and submitted with the mentor’s approval, is required. Candidates should be advised to check departmental webpages for faculty interests to decide a potential mentor.
The following will be required for the complete application process –
- A cover letter providing the name of the mentor and indicating the overlap of interests with the mentor’s research
- CV of the applicant, providing academic trajectory, published papers and the names of 3 referees
- Copy of PhD and master’s degree certificate and any other relevant documentation.
- A joint proposal with the mentor containing a brief (2 pages or fewer), single spaced, including background, key objectives and significance) description of the proposed research project.
- Two letters of recommendation from among the referees listed
- Send an email to ashoka_pdfapplication@ashoka.edu.in with all the documents to submit your application
Once a candidate has been selected, a joining date can be decided by mutual consent. This should be within a month or sooner of the offer being made. The contract can be renewed, based on a satisfactory evaluation, for an additional year.
A candidate with less than two years of experience will receive INR 80,000 per month + 10% HRA along with medical insurance coverage of INR 1.5 lakh.
A candidate with more than two years of experience will receive INR 1,00,000 per month + 10% HRA, along with medical insurance of INR 1.5 lakh.
The Axis Bank –Ashoka Post-Doctoral Fellowship is open to Indian Nationals only.
The last date for submission of applications is 30th June 2026, 5:00 PM (IST).
Appointments can be made as soon as possible.
