Applications are invited for the post of Senior Project Research Associate at IIST. Apply by April 30

About IIST

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is a premier institution in India dedicated to education and research in space science and technology. It is Asia’s first space university, established in Thiruvananthapuram in 2007, and functions as a deemed-to-be university under the Department of Space, Government of India. IIST offers a comprehensive range of programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral studies, with a focus on space sciences, technologies, and applications.

About the Program 

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) offers Senior Project Research Associate (SPRA) and Research Associate (RA)/ Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) positions across a broad range of frontline research areas in Science, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management.

Eligibility

  • Nationality: Indian citizens including people with NRI/PIO status, as well as foreign nationals
  • Age limit: Preferably below 35 years (age relaxation for women and reserved category candidates as per Central Govt. regulations)
  • Qualification:
    • PhD thesis submitted to a duly recognized Indian or foreign university/institute
    • At least two lead-author publications in Q1/Q2 journals with a high impact factor

Duration

Maximum of one year, subject to performance review at the end of six months.

Emoluments

  • IIST offers a fellowship of ₹46,000/- per month.
  • The fellowship will be upgraded to ₹58,000/- per month after the award of the PhD degree.
  • For candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis to institutions/universities other than IIST, the SPRA position will be upgraded to PDF-I/RA-I after the award of the PhD degree.
  • Accommodation will be provided on the IIST campus. If unavailable, HRA will be provided as per the institute’s norms.
  • Medical facilities will be provided as per institute regulations.

Selection Procedure

  • Applications are open throughout the year and must be submitted online only.
  • Selection process will be conducted quarterly, in January, April, July and October. Application deadlines are 31 March, 30 June, and 30 September, 31 December.
  • Note that deadlines for PDF positions under IIST Faculty Projects will be mentioned in the details of the projects and can be found under that category.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a seminar and interview, conducted offline/online by a committee duly constituted by the Director, IIST.
  • The minimum qualifications prescribed do not automatically ensure eligibility for the interview. Shortlisting of candidates for the seminar and interview as well as the final selection will be based on the research profile, research publications, letters of reference, and the merit of the submitted proposal.
  • At the time of joining, the candidates are required to produce original documents. For those applicants who are employed under Central / State Government / Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies, No Objection Certificate from the employer concerned is to be submitted.

Address

J2GM+HGJ, Valiamala Road, Valiamala, Kerala 695547.

Deadline

June 30 2025.

How to Apply

Duly filled online application form that include the following

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Summary of PhD thesis (not exceeding one page).
  • Detailed list of research publications.
  • Research proposal (not exceeding two pages), prepared in discussion with the proposed IIST mentor.
  • Name and contact details of three referees (including thesis supervisor) who can provide recommendation letters.
  • Relevant documents from funding agency in case of Externally Funded positions
  • Click on the Link to apply online.

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