Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Science (ARIES) announces Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Aryabhatta Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2021

 

ARIES Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program – Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Science (ARIES), Uttarakhand invites applications for the Post-Doctoral Fellowship programs (Regular Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Aryabhatta Post-Doctoral Fellowship) throughout the year and selection will be made twice in a year.

 

 

ARIES Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program Dates 2021

  • The last dates are  30 June and 31 December. The next round of screening will be done after the 31 December 2021 deadline.

 

ARIES Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program Eligibility Criteria 2021

Regular Post-Doctoral Fellowship

  • Qualification: Ph.D. degree holders, from a duly recognized (UGC) Indian or Foreign University/Institute, in disciplines of Astronomy & Astrophysics or Atmospheric Science.
  • Age: Not more than 35 years on the last date of submission of application.

 

Fellowship Details: 

  • The emoluments are –
    • Fellowship Rs 47,000/- per month for a fresh Ph.D.
    • Fellowship Rs 49,000/-per month for a Ph.D. with 1-2 years of post-doctoral experience.
    • Fellowship Rs 54,000/- per month for a Ph.D. with more than 2 years of post-doctoral experience.
  • Term: Initially for 1 year, renewable for a maximum of two more years after successfully clearing the review each year.
  • Accommodation and house rent allowance (HRA): Hostel accommodation is provided to single PDFs if available. In the case of married PDFs accommodation may be provided if available. If a candidate is staying outside the ARIES campus, HRA is provided as per Central Government norms applicable for Nainital.
  • Medical facility: As per the institute’s policy for its employees.
  • Book grant: Rs 5,000/- per year.
  • International travel: Rs 1,50,000/-(Rupees One Lakh and Fifty Thousand only) in their entire tenure.

 

Aryabhatta Post-Doctoral Fellowship

  • Nationality : Indian citizens including people with NRI/PIO status as well as foreign nationals.
  • Qualification: Ph.D. degree holders, from a duly recognized (UGC) Indian or Foreign University/Institute, in disciplines of Astronomy & Astrophysics or Atmospheric Science.
  • Age : Should not be more than 32 years on the last date of submission of application.

 

Fellowship Details

  • Rs. 75000/- per month consolidated. (Applicable taxes as per Govt. of India norms)
  • Duration : Initially for two years, extendable to one more year after successful review.
  • Research Grant : Rs.5.0 lakhs per year.
  • Travel Grant : Candidates will be provided economy class airfare to join the position. Foreign nationals/NRIs will also be provided return air fare. Additionally, a travel grant of Rs. 2.0 lakhs (for the complete tenure) is available for national/International conferences.
  • Accommodation: Furnished Accommodation will be provided in campus on nominal charge basis.

 

 Post-Doctoral Researcher

  • Candidates who have submitted Ph.D. thesis and awaiting the award of the degree in disciplines of Astronomy & Astrophysics or Atmospheric Science from a recognised University/Institute. The duration of the fellowship is only for a maximum of one year. Candidates should be below the age of 35 years. The fellowship amount is Rs 42,000/- per month. Medical facility will be provided as per the institute’s policy for its employees. Hostel accommodation is provided if available. If candidate is staying outside the ARIES campus, HRA is provided as per Central Government norms applicable for Nainital.

 

ARIES Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program Application Process 2021

  • Interested candidates can apply through the official website www.aries.res.in
  • Interested candidates may apply along  with  (i) CV with publication list, (ii) brief summary of Ph. D. work (not exceeding 1 page), (iii) a research proposal (not exceeding 2 pages) using ARIES facilities and (iv) Names of at least three researchers (one must be his/her thesis supervisor) who can provide recommendation letter for the candidate. It is expected that research proposal to be relevant to the research at ARIES. (https://www.aries.res.in/form/online-application-for-pdf/)

 

 


For more details and apply, please visit the official website