Website: https://www.niser.ac.in/
The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, is an autonomous institute under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, dedicated to excellence in science education and research. Established in 2007, NISER has developed into a prominent national institution focused on generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge in the basic sciences while encouraging scientific thinking, creativity, and innovation among students and researchers.
NISER is affiliated with the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, and offers advanced academic programmes in various areas of science. Its educational programmes include an integrated five-year M.Sc. programme, M.Sc. in Medical and Radiological Physics, integrated M.Sc.+Ph.D. programmes, and Ph.D. programmes. The institute's academic environment is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in fundamental sciences while preparing them for careers in scientific research, academia, industry, and research and development organizations.
The institute's campus is located in Jatni, Khurda district, approximately 25 kilometres from central Bhubaneswar. Spread across around 300 acres, the campus provides an extensive environment for education, research, and residential activities. NISER brings together academic schools and research facilities that support work across disciplines including physical sciences, chemical sciences, biological sciences, mathematical sciences, and other emerging areas of scientific research.
Alongside its academic and research activities, NISER maintains administrative, technical, laboratory, library, infrastructure, and support functions essential to operating a major scientific institution. These functions create opportunities for professionals across different areas, including administration, finance, technical support, scientific services, laboratory operations, information services, and other institutional responsibilities.
NISER regularly publishes recruitment opportunities for both teaching and non-teaching positions. Its official recruitment system specifically provides separate application processes for teaching and non-teaching positions, allowing eligible candidates to explore career opportunities across different institutional departments and functions.
With its combination of scientific research, higher education, modern infrastructure, and multidisciplinary activities, NISER provides a professional environment for individuals seeking careers in education, research, administration, technical services, and other supporting functions. Its continued focus on scientific excellence and innovation makes it an important institution within India's higher education and research ecosystem.