Postdoc position in Dept. of Biological Sciences, TIFR
on a collaborative project with IGIB, Delhi
Application deadline: 15th October 2026
Mentors: Prof. Shubha Tole (TIFR) and Dr. Arpan Parichha (CSIR-IGIB)
The project involves investigating the development of the choroid plexus in the brain using brain organoids. The project will be based in IGIB, New Delhi.
Eligibility and screening procedure:
PhD in any discipline of Biology (Candidates who have submitted their thesis but have not yet been granted their degree are also eligible); MD in any branch of Medicine.
Experience with cell culture techniques is desirable but not mandatory.
Candidates will be assessed based on their CV, and recommendation letters will be sought. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via Zoom. An in-person interview may also be required.
How to apply and deadline:
Please mail your CV and cover letter describing why you are interested in this position to Arpan Parichha (arpan.tifr@gmail.com)
Please include a timeline of when you will be ready to start your postdoc, if selected. Application deadline: 15th October 2026
The CV should include:
Current address, Current affiliation (or NA)
Citizenship
Date of Birth
Your previous degrees (or date of thesis submission), Institution, month, and year of award
Publication record (Please divide into published/ accepted/ preprints/ in preparation),
Contact details of up to 4 referees (please provide at least 2 names)
Funding and other details:
The appointment will be renewed yearly, subject to an annual evaluation. This position is funded until 14th September 2028.
Recruitment Opportunities: Ph.D. Students and Project Associates
Our lab is actively seeking motivated and driven students passionate about science and committed to explore the mysteries underlying neurodevelopmental disorders. We value diligence, hardwork and teamwork, and we seek candidates who bring a positive and proactive attitude to our team.
Prospective Ph.D. students must apply via ACSIR and join via 2 two-round interview process.
Prospective Project Associates can contact via email.
Previous experience in the following areas, while not mandatory, is advantageous: 1) Molecular cloning 2) Basic molecular biology techniques 3) transcriptomic data analysis 4) R / python programing
Recruitment Opportunities: Thesis / Dissertation students/ Summer training
We would be happy to host students willing to pursue their dissertation in our lab at CSIR-IGIB. Directly contact Arpan via email.
Note that a stipend or any financial aid is not provided during the internship or dissertation.
Recruitment Opportunities: Post Docs / RA
We welcome postdoctoral candidates with a strong scientific track record. Our lab is committed to supporting candidates with competitive postdoctoral fellowship applications, including but not limited to Wellcome Trust/India Alliance, INSPIRE, DBT-RA, and WISE-PDF programs.
Interested candidates should submit the following:
A current CV, including contact information for three referees.
A 1–2 page cover letter summarizing research accomplishments and outlining future research objectives.
We look forward to collaborating with individuals who share our passion for advancing the frontiers of Neuroscience research.