International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS) in collaboration with NCBS, Bangalore is pleased to invite applications for the AI in Biology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program as part of CALIBRE (Centre for Artificial Learning and Intelligence for Biological Research and Education). At CALIBRE, faculty use tools from physics and mathematics to study a variety of topics spanning neuroscience, active matter, ecology, structural biology, genomics, public health and
various other aspects of quantitative biology.
This is a 2-year fellowship designed to train and support early-career researchers pursuing innovative projects integrating AI approaches with biological research. Fellows are expected to participate in the activities of CALIBRE including research and development, teaching, workshops, conferences and outreach.
Fellowship: Fellows will be provided a Monthly fellowship of up to 1,25,000 per month (based on qualifications and experience). Additional funding support of up to 3,00,000 per year will be provided towards research-related expenses and travel to conferences and international scientific events.
Duration of fellowship: Initial appointments will be for a period of two years, which will be renewable for the third year in exceptional cases after an academic review. The position is available immediately. A start date prior to August 1, 2026 is preferred, though not mandatory.
How to apply: Interested candidates can apply online with their CV, list of publications, a research proposal (not more than two pages) and a covering letter. The applicants also need to arrange three recommendation letters for this position.
Eligibility: The candidate must have a PhD degree at the time of joining.
Medical Benefits: The postdoctoral fellows will be entitled to medical benefits as per current norms.
Research facilities: ICTS offers access to high-performance computing facilities, an in-house library and to most scientific journals. Support for travel for participation in important international meetings is also available. Postdoctoral fellows will also have opportunities to participate in the teaching of graduate courses at ICTS.
If you have any queries about the program, please contact calibre@icts.res.in
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, up to the deadline of March 1, 2026.