Scintiest and Post-Doctoral Positions in ARIES, India
Designation/Position- Scintiest and Post-Doctoral Positions
ARIES (Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences), Uttarakhand, India invites applications for Scintiest and Post-Doctoral Positions 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- Solar physics and heliophysics
Location- ARIES (Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences), Uttarakhand, India
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Eligibility/Qualification–
Project Scientist I:
Essential: PhD in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university.
Desirable: Background in solar physics, programming proficiency (Python, IDL), and experience in image processing.
Postdoctoral Fellow:
Essential: PhD in Solar Physics or related discipline.
Desirable: Experience in solar observational data analysis, including imaging and spectroscopic data. Proficiency in programming (Python, IDL).
Job/Position Description-
The Aditya-L1 mission is India’s first dedicated space mission to study the Sun, developed through a collaboration between ISRO and ARIES. The mission aims to provide critical insights into solar dynamics and associated processes. To support ongoing activities, ARIES invites applications for Project Scientist and Postdoctoral Fellow positions under the Aditya-L1 Support Cell.
Designation
- Project Scientist I
- Postdoctoral Fellow
Position | No. of Vacancies | Essential Qualification | Upper Age Limit | Monthly Emoluments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Scientist I | 01 | PhD in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology | 35 | ₹56,000 + HRA |
| 2 | Postdoctoral Fellow | 01 | PhD in Solar Physics or related discipline | 35 | ₹58,000 + HRA |
- Project Scientist I:
- Manage Aditya-L1 Support Cell activities, organize workshops, develop software tools, draft documentation, and moderate website content.
- Postdoctoral Fellow:
- Conduct research using remote sensing payloads of Aditya-L1, assist in workshops, and contribute to support cell activities.
How to Apply-
Interested candidates must send the following documents via email to krishna.prasad@aries.res.in with the subject line “Application for project position under the Aditya-L1 Support Cell”:
- Application form (Project Scientist-I or Postdoctoral Fellow)
- Bio data/CV including a list of publications (if any)
- Relevant degree certificate
- ID proof/address proof/age proof
- Work experience certificates (if any)
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
See Position Details- 17 February 2026
February 17, 2026
Mode of Interview: Online
Date of Interview: Within a week after the last date of application. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the exact date.
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