ARIES invites applications for the Research Associate (RA/Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF), and Senior project associates (SPA) throughout the year. All the PDF applications will be reviewed twice in a year i.e. after 1 January and after 1 July. However, the SPA applications will be reviewed, if the number of applications received are above a threshold or as and when required.

How to apply: Interested candidates may apply alongwith:

1. CV with publication list,
2. Brief summary of Ph.D. work (not exceeding 1 page),
3. A research proposal (not exceeding 2 pages) using ARIES facilities,
4. Names of three referees (including his/her thesis supervisor) who can provide recommendation letter.

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• 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 for RA-I on the last date of submission of application.
• Fellowship:

1. RA-I: Fellowship Rs 58,000/- per month for a fresh Ph.D,
2. RA-II: Fellowship Rs 61,000/-per month for a Ph.D. with 1-2 years of post-doctoral experience.
3. RA-III: Fellowship Rs 67,000/- per month for a Ph.D. with more than 2 years of post-doctoral experience. 

• Nationality: Indian citizens including people with NRI/PIO status as well as foreign nationals.
• Duration: Initially for 1 year, renewable for a maximum of two more years after successfully clearing the review each year.
• Grant for International travel: Rs 1,50,000/-(Rupees One Lakh and Fifty Thousand only) in their entire tenure after successful completion of first year of their PDF tenure.
• Book grant: Rs 5,000/- per year.
• Accommodation: Accommodation will be provided, if available. If candidate is staying outside the ARIES campus, HRA is provided as per Central Government norms applicable for Nainital.
• Medical Benefits: As per the institute’s policy for its employees.

Several important projects are running in various research  areas of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Solar physics, and Atmospheric Sciences, at ARIES. These projects demand suitably skilled and trained manpower for the purpose. ARIES will engage such manpower in the respective projects as required. Candidates who have submitted Ph.D thesis and awaiting the award of the degree in disciplines of Astronomy & Astrophysics or Atmospheric Science from a recognized University/Institute are eligible for these positions. The position will be upgraded to RA-I once the candidate receives the Ph.D degree. The terms and conditions of RA-I will be same as mentioned above.

• Qualification: 

1. Master degree in physics or related field.
2. Four years of research experience in the relevant area. OR Doctoral degree in Physics or related subject.

• Fellowship: Rs 42,000 per month
• Nationality: Indian 
• Duration: Maximum one year
• Grant for International travel: No
• Book grant: No
• Accommodation: Hostel Accommodation will be provided, if available. If candidate is staying outside the ARIES campus, HRA is provided as per Central Government norms applicable for Nainital.
• Medical Benefits: As per the institute’s policy for its employees.