Aryabhatta Post-Doctoral Fellowship (75000₹ per month) in ARIES, India

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Aryabhatta Post-Doctoral Fellowship (75000₹ per month) in ARIES, India

Designation/Position-  Aryabhatta Post-Doctoral Fellowship

ARIES (Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences), Uttarakhand, India invites application for Aryabhatta Post-Doctoral Fellowship from eligible and interested candidates

About-  Situated adjacent to the picturesque hill town of Nainital, ARIES ( an acronym of Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences ) is one of the leading research Institutes which specializes in observational Astronomy & Astrophysics and Atmospheric Sciences. The main research interests of Astronomy & Astrophysics division are in solar, planetary, stellar, galactic and extra-galactic astronomy including stellar variabilities, X-ray binaries, star clusters, nearby galaxies, quasars, and inherently transient events like supernovae and highly energetic gammaray bursts.Research focus in Atmospheric Sciences division is mainly in the lower part of the atmosphere and covers the studies on aerosols and trace gases.Moreover, to strengthen the scientific contribution

Research/Job Area- Astronomy & Astrophysics / Atmospheric Sciences

Location- ARIES (Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences), Uttarakhand, India  

Research Proposal How to Write: Detail Guide and Template

Eligibility/Qualification–

Qualification:Ph.D. degree awarded from a duly recognized University/Institute in the field of Astronomy & Astrophysics / Atmospheric Sciences.
Age:Should not be more than 32 years on the last date of submission of application.

Job/Position Description- 

Fellowship:Rs. 75000/-per month consolidated. (Applicable taxes as per Govt.of India norms)
Nationality:Indian citizens including people with NRI/PIO status as well as foreign nationals.
DurationInitially for two years, extendable to one more year after successful review.
Research GrantRs.5.0 lakhs per year.
Travel GrantCandidates 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 nationals/International conferences.
AccommodationFurnished Accommodation will be provided in campus on nominal charge basis

Appplications are invited for two positions of “Aryabhatta Post-Doctoral Fellowship (APDF)”.

Candidates with outstanding academic records are encouraged to apply.

Applications are received throughout the year and selection will be made four times in a year.

How to Apply- 

Interested candidates may send their application CV, a brief summary of Ph. D. work (not exceeding 1 page) a research proposal (not exceeding 2 pages) using ARIES facilities, and the name of five researchers (one must be his/her thesis supervisor) who can provide a recommendation letter for the candidate to directoraries@aries.res.in. 

It is expected that research proposal to be relevant to the research at ARIES.

Last Date for Apply– 30 October 2020

  • Cycle-I: Applications received till 31st January would be considered in Cycle-I.
  • Cycle-II: Applications received till 30th April would be considered in Cycle-II.
  • Cycle-III: Applications received until 31st July would be considered in Cycle-III.
  • Cycle-IV: Applications received till 31st October would be considered in Cycle-IV.

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