Application for the Position of Research Assistant in an ICSSR Major Research Project at IISER Mohali
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
IISER Mohali (Department of Humanities and Social Sciences) invites applications for one Research Assistant position under an ICSSR-sponsored Major Research Project.
Project Title: Non-Definiteness and Objectivity: A Comparative Study of the Catuskoti and Contemporary Epistemology
Sponsoring Agency: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education, Government of India
Principal Investigator: Dr. Philose Koshy, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IISER Mohali
Number and Name of Positions: 01 Post (Research Assistant)
Last Date for Applications: 18 September 2026
Essential Qualification: Postgraduate in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks. Preference will be given to candidates with NET / M.Phil. / Ph.D., as per ICSSR guidelines.
Desired Qualification / Specialization: Specialization, research experience, or demonstrated knowledge in Buddhist Epistemology is highly desirable. Familiarity with Indian Philosophy, Buddhist Philosophy, Epistemology, Logic, Catuskoti, and related areas will be an advantage.
Emoluments: Rs. 37,000/- per month, as per ICSSR guidelines.
Duration: 18 months. The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are requested to send their detailed CV, educational certificates/marksheets, and relevant supporting documents as a single PDF file by email on or before 18 September 2026 to
Based on the essential qualifications and relevance of academic/research background to the project, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email for the interview. The interview may be conducted online or offline, as decided by the selection committee.
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Dr. Philose Koshy
Principal Investigator
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
IISER Mohali