Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship at NIMHANS
A rare chance has emerged for aspiring Clinical Postdoctoral Fellows at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bangalore. This Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship involves working on a project funded by the Wellcome Trust, UK, focusing on neural mechanisms underlying decision-making biases. Applications are open until 15 September 2026.
About NIMHANS:
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) is a premier medical institution located in Bangalore, India. It specializes in mental health and neuroscience research and provides advanced healthcare services. NIMHANS is recognized for its contributions to the field of psychiatry and neurobiology, offering a collaborative environment for research and clinical practice.
Fellowship Details:
- Project: “From premature to protracted decision-making: Neural mechanisms underlying transdiagnostic biases in deliberation”
- Duration of Project: 5 Years
- Funding Agency: Wellcome Trust, UK
- Principal Investigator: Dr Shyam Sundar A, Professor of Psychiatry & PI, NIMHANS
- Name of Post: Clinical Postdoctoral Fellow
- No. of Posts: 1 (One)
- Maximum Age Limit: 35 years
- Duration of Post: 12 months. The initial appointment will be made for 6 months and is renewable for the next 6 months based on the candidate’s performance, till the end of the project.
Essential Qualification for the Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship:
- MD (Psychiatry)
- Clinical experience in assessing patients with OCD and/or schizophrenia
- Familiarity with psychiatric rating scales
Desirable Qualification
- Fluency in Kannada, English and Hindi
- Experience with neuroimaging research
Salary:
₹1,50,000 per month (consolidated)
Last Date to Apply:
The last date for receipt of applications is 14 days from the date of notification
Selection & Important Instructions for the Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship:
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email and will receive a call letter for the written test/interview. Candidates must report 30 minutes before the scheduled interview time.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test/interview. Candidates currently working on Extramural/Intramural projects at NIMHANS must produce an NOC from their Principal Investigator.
- For a direct interview, candidates must score at least
- 50% marks: in the interview. Possession of the prescribed essential qualifications alone does not guarantee selection.
- No hostel accommodation will be provided for project staff.
