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Post Doctoral Fellowship

Overview

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship programmes are designed under the guidance of highly qualified and widely recognised faculty in their respective fields of expertise. The Post-Doctoral Fellowship programme is imparted for scholarly development and career advancement for scholars who have obtained a doctoral degree. The Post-Doctoral Fellowship provides an opportunity to acquire new skills, broaden one's horizon and offers a platform for transition into cross-disciplinary areas.

Why to pursue a Post-Doctoral Fellowship?

  • To diversify the skill set outside of Ph.D work.
  • To fill the gaps in technical research knowledge.
  • Get time to refine the research goals.
  • Get guidance from an expert in their field of choice in order to pursue research.
  • To improve the technical and "soft" skills.
  • Get an opportunity to expand the publication records and also expand the professional network.
  • Get an opportunity to change the focus of the research

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Course Commencement : Aug 2026
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Admissions Office

Mahalakshmi P B
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Curriculum Structure

  • To encourage and retain young Indian scholars who have completed their PhD and wish to pursue a regular career in teaching and research.
  • To provide unique opportunity to show originality, creativity, and productivity by young researchers which are essential to their success in future research careers.

Course Highlights

  • Opportunity to perform interdisciplinary and unconventional research
  • Opportunity to integrate teaching and research and also get involved in the research processes
  • Opportunity to develop international strategic partnerships

Guides

Faculty of Sciences

Name of the Guide/Supervisor Email ID Link for Bio
Dr. Varalakshmi. K.N. kn.varalakshmi@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile

Prof. B M Nagaraja bm.nagaraja@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Mahesh S Padaki sp.mahesh@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Shubhankar K Bose b.shubhankar@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Ramesh B Dateer d.ramesh@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Ahipa T.N. tn.ahipa@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Prof. Siddappa A Patil p.siddappa@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Rangappa S Keri sk.rangappa@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Akshaya Kumar Samal s.akshaya@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Dibyendu Mondal m.dibyendu@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Arvind H Jadhav j.arvind@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Prof. Nataraj S.K sk.nataraj@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Prof. Chandra Sekhar Rout r.chandrasekhar@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Sakar M m.sakar@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Debasis Ghosh g.debasis@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Pramoda K. Nayak pramoda.nayak@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. K. Pramoda pramodak@jncasr.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Shwetharani R r.shwetha@jainuniveristy.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Chandan H R hr.chandan@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Suman Kalyan Sahoo suman.sahoo@jaimuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Prof. Rohidas Arote rohidas.arote@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Sriniva Budagumpi b.srinivasa@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Prof. R. Geetha Balakrishna br.geetha@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Manoj V. Mane manoj.mane@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Indrajit Maity indrajit.maity@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Manav Saxena s.manav@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. Gurunatha Kargal Laxminarayana gurunatha.kl@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile
Dr. P. Muthu Austeria muthu.p@jainuniveristy.ac.in View Profile
Dr. S. Ramesh drsramesh2015@gmail.com View Profile
Dr. Aranganathan v.aranganathan@jainuniversity.ac.in View Profile

Dr. K.Balanaga Gurunathan balanagagurunathan@yahoo.com View Profile

Career Enhancement Programmes

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship students will have a dedicated access to the Research guides and will get support for the professional development throughout the doctoral journey and beyond. The researcher development programme equips the students with the skills that are required to integrate with the research community. At every stage of their career; the students will receive effective and comprehensive professional development opportunities.

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship students will be given the training to build their skills and confidence in writing and presenting research papers.

Key highlights of the Post-Doctoral Fellowship

  • The Post-Doctoral students will develop the skills required to define a scientific question and test the hypothesis, with more independence than a Ph.D student.
  • They will be learning to run a lab by mentoring junior scientists and laboratory staff.
  • They can find and apply for once own funding to demonstrate their ability to secure future funding.
  • They can publish articles in high-impact journals.

FAQ's

Do postdoctoral fellows get paid?

Yes. Postdoctoral fellows receive a stipend or salary for their research work. The pay varies based on the type of fellowship or grant they hold. Independently funded fellowships often offer higher salaries, but postdoc income is taxable and usually not adjusted for inflation.

What comes after a postdoc?

After a postdoc, students can pursue a variety of career paths, including academic, research, and other professional roles. They can become research scientists, grant managers within a funding body, data analysts, medical/scientific writers, or project managers in any field.

What is the salary of a postdoctoral fellow?

The salary for a postdoctoral fellowship in India can range from RS 45,000 to RS 55,000 per month, depending on the fellowship, grant, and institution.

Can you do a postdoc without a PhD?

No. By definition, one cannot do a postdoc without a PhD. A "Postdoc" stands for "postdoctoral" and is a research position that is designed specifically for people who have already finished their doctoral degree.

What is the difference between a PhD and a postdoctoral?

A PhD is a doctoral degree earned after completing advanced research in a specific field. Postdoctoral is a temporary research role taken after a PhD to gain more specialised experience. It helps researchers develop their careers before entering permanent academic or industry roles.