Unilever Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program Position: Post‑Doctoral Research Fellow - R&D Location: Mumbai or Bangalore Duration: 12 months (extendable up to 18 months based on project needs) Stipend: ₹90,000 per month About the Program: The Unilever Post‑Doctoral Fellowship Program offers an immersive, structured research opportunity for early‑career researchers to work on high‑impact, applied research challenges within Unilever R&D. The program is designed to bridge academic excellence with real‑world FMCG innovation, enabling fellows to contribute directly to Unilever's science and innovation roadmap. Fellows will work on cutting‑edge research problems, translating scientific concepts into scalable, consumer‑relevant solutions, while gaining deep exposure to industrial R&D practices. Program Highlights: Dedicated Unilever Research Guide aligned to the fellow's area of research Mentoring and coaching from senior scientists and industry leaders Hands‑on FMCG industry exposure , working on live R&D challenges Access to world‑class R&D facilities, data, and expertise What we're looking for: High‑potential early‑career researchers who are excited to bring strong scientific or engineering fundamentals into a real‑world, industrial R&D setting. Interest in applied research with direct business and consumer impact Curiosity, adaptability, and ability to work in fast‑paced, collaborative environments Eligibility Criteria: PhD in Science/Engineering from Indian or global institutes PhD completed within the last 3 years Post‑doctoral experience: 0-3 years maximum Streams Open To (Applicants from any of the following disciplines may apply): - Chemical Engineering - Materials Engineering or Materials Science - Mechanical Engineering - Chemistry (Organic/Synthetic/ Physical Chemistry/Chemistry) - Pharma - Microbiology - Food technology - Computational Chemistry