UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI - DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY
CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE IN BASIC SCIENCES
Nalanda, University of Mumbai,
Kalina Campus, Vidyanagari P.O., Santacruz (E),
Mumbai 400098
RECRUITMENT FOR THE POSITIONS OF “ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, READER,
AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR”
Advt. No. CEBS/Faculty/01/2026 dated 01.06.2026
University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences
(UM-DAE CEBS) is an aided institute of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Govt. of
India. Established in 2007, located on the Kalina campus of the University of Mumbai, Mumbai.
UM-DAE CEBS offers a 5-year residential integrated M.Sc. programme with a DAE
Fellowship, as well as a multi-disciplinary Ph.D. programme for training students in addressing
basic science and societally relevant research problems.
With several state-of-the-art research
facilities on its campus, a dynamic academic atmosphere, and strong research collaborations
with nearby premier research institutes, UM-DAE CEBS is an ideal destination for those
seeking to pursue a research career in Basic and Applied Sciences.
The Centre invites online applications from eligible Indian Nationals for the positions of
Assistant Professor, Reader, and Associate Professor. Applicants should possess relevant
work experience and an excellent academic record, including high-quality publications in
reputed journals and relevant teaching experience.
PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS
School of Biological Sciences (Number of Posts: 4; Assistant Professors-2, Reader-1,
Associate Professor -1)
Post code B01: Microbiology (Experimental) – (1 Assistant Professor)
Research areas: Conduct fundamental and applied research on microorganisms,
investigating their physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology.
Teaching: Should be able to teach courses such as Microbiology, Genetics, Ecology and
Evolution
Post code B02: Immunology / Neurobiology (Experimental) - (1 Assistant
Professor)
Research areas: Conduct fundamental and translational research on the
immune/nervous system, encompassing their development, function, and interactions,
to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting human
neurological or immunological functions.
Teaching: Should be able to teach courses such as Immunology/Neurobiology,
Developmental Biology, and Animal Physiology
Post code B03: Computational Biology / Bioinformatics (Theory) - (1 Reader)
Research areas: Development and application of computational, statistical, and
mathematical approaches to analyze, model, and interpret complex biological data.
Design and implement novel algorithms, software, and databases for efficient data
processing, visualization, and interpretation.
Teaching: Should be able to teach courses such as Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, and
Computational Biology
Post code B04: Applied Biology / Disease Biology (Experimental) - (1 Associate
Professor)
Research areas: Advanced understanding of disease biology to prevent, detect, and
control diseases affecting human or plant health using molecular biotechnology
approaches. Environmental & Ecological Applications, Synthetic biology & metabolic
engineering
Teaching: Should be able to teach courses such as Biotechnology and Molecular
Biology
School of Chemical Sciences (Number of Posts: 3; Assistant Professor-1, Reader-1,
Associate Professor-1)
Post Code C01: Ultrafast Photochemistry (Experimental) - (1 Reader)
Research areas: Ultrafast photo-dynamics of Organic/Inorganic materials
Teaching: Should be able to teach courses such as Basic Physical Chemistry, Chemical
Kinetics, Spectroscopy, Photochemistry, etc.
Post Code C02: Physical Chemistry (Theoretical) - (1 Associate Professor)
3
Research areas: Quantum Chemistry / Computer Simulations, etc.
Teaching: Should be able to teach courses such as Quantum Chemistry,
Thermodynamics, Computational Chemistry, Mathematics for Chemists, etc.
Post Code C03: Organic / Inorganic Chemistry (Experimental) (1 Assistant
Professor)
Research areas: Natural Product Synthesis / Asymmetric Synthesis / Main Group
Chemistry / Organometallic Chemistry/ Materials Chemistry.
Teaching: Should be able to teach courses such as Heterocyclic Chemistry, Natural
Products Synthesis, Stereochemistry / Organometallic Chemistry and other Inorganic
Chemistry courses at different levels.
School of Mathematical Sciences (Number of Posts: 4; Reader-2, Assistant Professor-2)
Post Code M01: Algebra / Number Theory and Lie Theory - (2 Readers)
Research areas: Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Representation Theory, and
Applications - related themes
OR
Number Theory, Lie Theory and related themes
Teaching: Should be able to teach courses such as Algebra at all levels, and advanced
courses in some related areas.
OR
Number Theory and basic courses in Algebra and Analysis / Algebra and Cryptography.
Post Code M02: Analysis / Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory - (2
Assistant Professors)
Research areas: Analysis, Differential Geometry, Differential Equations, and related
themes
OR
Discrete Mathematics, Probability Theory, and related themes
Teaching: Should be able to teach courses such as Analysis at the basic level, Measure
Theory, and advanced courses in some related areas
OR
Probability Theory, and basic courses in Algebra, Discrete Mathematics and Graph
Theory, and some suitable applied areas.
School of Physical Sciences (Number of Posts: 3; Assistant Professor-2, Associate
Professor-1)
Post Code P01: Theoretical Physics – (1 Associate Professor)
Research areas: High-Energy Physics / Cosmology / Astrophysics
Teaching: Should be able to teach courses such as Classical Mechanics, Quantum
Mechanics, Field Theory, Statistical Mechanics, Mathematical Physics, and
Electrodynamics.
Post Code P02: Quantum Condensed Matter Physics (Experimental) - (1 Assistant
Professor)
Research areas: Quantum Magnetism and Topological Phases / Quantum Phase
Transition / 2-D Quantum Materials, etc.
Teaching: Should be able to teach courses such as Classical Mechanics,
Electrodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Condensed Matter Physics, and Statistical Mechanics.
Post Code P03: Photonics (Experimental) - (1 Assistant Professor)
Research areas: Plasmonics / Metamaterials / Nanophotonics / Quantum Optics &
Optospintronics / Semiconductor Photonics, etc.
Teaching: Should be able to teach courses such as Atomic & Molecular Physics,
Classical mechanics, Electrodynamics, Quantum Mechanics and Optics.
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