Post-Doctoral Programme
The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) offers Research Associate (RA)/ Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) positions across a broad range of frontline research areas in Science, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management.
Positions are open for PhD degree holders with a strong academic and research profile. Candidates should hold a PhD degree from institutions/universities other than IIST. The research area must align with ongoing research at IIST.
1. Nationality: Indian citizens including people with NRI/PIO status, as well as foreign nationals.
2. Age limit: Less than 35 years. Age relaxation shall be as per Government of India norms, including for economically weaker section ( subject to change from time to time)
3. Qualification:
- PhD degree from a duly recognized Indian or foreign university/institute .The candidates who submitted their PhD thesis are also eligible to apply. However, offer will be issued only after successful defense of their PhD thesis, if selected for the PDF programme.
- For PDF-I/RA-I: At least two lead-author publications in Q1/Q2 journals with a high impact factor. For PDF-II/RA-II and PDF-III/RA-III: At least three research publications in Q1/Q2 journals with a high impact factor, with two as the lead author.
4. Duration: Initially for one year, with a possible extension for one more year, subject to performance review at the end of first year.
5. Research/contingency Grants: Maximum Rs. 25000/- given as a grant for International travel after successful completion of first year.
6. Emoluments:
- IIST offers fellowships under three categories:
- PDF-I/RA-I: ₹58,000/- per month (for candidates with a fresh PhD).
- PDF-II/RA-II: ₹61,000/- per month (for candidates with 1–2 years of postdoctoral experience).
- PDF-III/RA-III: ₹67,000/- per month (for candidates with more than 2 years of postdoctoral experience).
- Accommodation will be provided on the IIST campus. If unavailable, HRA will be provided as per institute norms.
- Medical facilities will be provided as per institute regulations
Positions will be open as per the requirements of the projects
1. Nationality:Indian citizens including people with NRI/PIO status, as well as foreign nationals.
2. Age limit: Less than 35 years. Age relaxation shall be as per Government of India norms, including for economically weaker section ( subject to change from time to time)
3. Qualification:
- PhD degree from a duly recognized Indian or foreign university/institute .The candidates who submitted their PhD thesis are also eligible to apply. However, offer will be issued only after successful defense of their PhD thesis, if selected for the PDF programme.
- At least two lead-author publications in Q1/Q2 journals with a high impact factor for fresh PhD. For candidates with PDF experience, at least three research publications in Q1/Q2 journals with a high impact factor, with two as the lead author.
4. Duration: As per the norms and funding of the project
5. Emoluments:
- Fellowship will be as the per norms of the project funding agency.
- Accommodation will be provided on the IIST campus, subject to availability.
- Medical and other benefits will be provided as per institute norms.
Available Positions
Closed Positions
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IIST welcomes National PDFs, INSPIRE Fellows, and other government-funded PDFs/RAs who wish to be hosted at IIST.
- Selected candidates will be provided the necessary infrastructure by the institute.
- Medical and other benefits will be provided as per institute norms.
- Candidates' research grants will be used for domestic travel, laptops, books, minor equipment (for experimental work), and other research-related expenses.
- Accommodation will be provided on the IIST campus, subject to availability.