Call for Postdoctoral Researchers – ANRF-NPDF 2026

Join Our Research Group at IIT Tirupati

Are you a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher looking to advance your career in cutting-edge organic synthesis with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation?

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has announced the National Postdoctoral Fellowship (NPDF) 2026 call, and our research group at IIT Tirupati is keen to host and actively support outstanding candidates in preparing and submitting competitive NPDF proposals.

📅 Important Dates

• Application Opens: 15 January 2026

• Application Closes: 17 February 2026

🔬 Research Areas of Interest

Postdoctoral candidates with strong backgrounds or interests in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:

• Enantioselective C–H Activation

• Photoredox Catalysis

• Electrocatalysis

• Sustainable Organic Synthesis

• Mechanochemical Organic Synthesis

• Supported and Recyclable Transition Metal Catalysis

• Metal-Free Organic Synthesis

🌱 What We Offer

• A vibrant, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research environment

• Access to excellent research infrastructure and facilities

• Close mentoring and guidance throughout the fellowship period

• Strong support in proposal conceptualization, writing, and submission for the ANRF-NPDF call
  
  

🎯 Who Should Apply?

Researchers who are passionate about:

• Fundamental and applied organic synthesis

• Developing sustainable and green chemical methodologies

• Working at the interface of innovation, catalysis, and sustainability

Early communication is highly encouraged to allow sufficient time for proposal development and refinement.

📧 Contact Information

Dr. Parthasarathy Gandeepan
Department of Chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati

📩 Email: pgandeepan@iittp.ac.in

🔗 Useful Link

For official fellowship details and eligibility criteria, please visit:
https://www.anrfonline.in

TWO Institute-fellowship PhD Positions are available!!

Are you interested in inventing a new organic reaction..?

Are you dare to try something never known..?

Are you interested in playing with light for organic synthesis..?

Are you interested in using electricity for organic synthesis..?

Then, Join our team....!

Candidates with valid CSIR-JRF/LS/NET/PhD-only, GATE, INSPIRE contact Dr. P. Gandeepan (pgandeepan@iittp.ac.in ) with the cover letter and CV.