Postdoctoral Fellowship in Microalgae and Microbial Bioprocessing at Amity University (ANRF-N-PDF 2026) Amity University in

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

The fellowship provides ₹80,000 per month plus HRA for PhD-awarded candidates, and ₹50,000 per month plus HRA for those who have submitted their thesis but not yet awarded the degree. Additionally, a research grant of ₹2,00,000 per annum and overheads of ₹1,00,000 per annum are provided. The fellowship is tenable for 2 years and is taxable under Indian income tax rules.

Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Country

Amity University

University

Amity University

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Keywords

Environmental Science

Chemical Engineering

Carbon Capture And Storage

Biology

Wastewater Treatment

Biorefinery

Microbial Biotechnology

Microalgae

Biofuel

Bioenergetic

About this position

Applications are invited for the ANRF National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF 2026) to be hosted at the BioRefinery & BioEnergy Research Laboratory (BBRL), Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a PhD awarded or thesis submitted in Science, Engineering, or Medicine, who are interested in advanced research on microalgae, microbial bioprocessing, and related biotechnological applications.

The research themes include integrated microalgal biorefineries and process intensification, microalgae-yeast and microalgae-bacteria consortia for enhanced productivity, carbon capture and utilization (CCU) through microbial platforms, wastewater treatment and waste valorization to biofuels and high-value bioproducts, and pilot-scale bioprocess development for sustainable biomanufacturing. The BBRL offers state-of-the-art experimental infrastructure for algal and microbial biotechnology, translational research with pilot-scale process development exposure, strong support for high-impact publications, and mentorship towards independent research careers and academic leadership.

Eligibility requirements include Indian citizenship, a PhD/M.D/M.S degree or thesis submission, at least two published papers, and an age limit of 35 years (with relaxations for certain categories). The fellowship cannot be held at the institution where the candidate earned their PhD, nor with their PhD supervisor. The mentor must be a regular academic/research staff member with a PhD in Science or Engineering. The fellowship provides ₹80,000 per month plus HRA for PhD-awarded candidates, ₹50,000 per month plus HRA for thesis-submitted candidates, a research grant of ₹2,00,000 per annum, and overheads of ₹1,00,000 per annum, for a duration of 2 years.

To apply, candidates must register and submit their application online via the ANRF N-PDF portal, ensuring all required documents and mentor endorsement are provided. The deadline for applications is 17 February 2026. For further details, visit the official portal or contact Dr. Manoranjan Nayak at [email protected] or [email protected].

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What's required

Applicants must be Indian citizens with a PhD or equivalent degree (PhD/M.D/M.S) in Science, Engineering, or Medicine from a recognized university, or have submitted their thesis and are awaiting the award of the degree. At least two published papers are required. The upper age limit is 35 years at the time of application, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged & Women candidates. Applicants must apply within five years of their PhD viva-voce and cannot have previously availed the NPDF. The fellowship cannot be held at the institution where the candidate earned their PhD, nor with their PhD supervisor. Mentors must hold a regular academic/research position and a PhD in Science or Engineering.

How to apply

Apply online via the ANRF N-PDF portal (http://anrfonline.in/ANRF/npdf). Register and complete all mandatory profile details for both applicant and mentor. Upload required documents and research proposal. Ensure your proposed mentor is registered and provides endorsement. Deadline is 17 February 2026.