IUCAA Invites Application for Post Doctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2022

University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics Pune Last Date: 1st April, 2022

Vacancy Circular No:

Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)
invites applications for recruitment of Post Doctoral Fellowship

Post Doctoral Fellowship

Job Location:


University Campus, Pune, 411007 Maharashtra

Last Date: 01 April 2022
Employment Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancy: 1 Posts

IUCAA
IUCAA Recruitment 2022 Details
Job Role Post Doctoral Fellowship
Education Requirement M.Phil, Ph.D
Total Vacancy 1 Post
Job Locations Pune
Experience 1 - 5 years
Salary 54000(Per Month)
Posted on 17 Mar, 2022
Last Date To Apply 01 Apr, 2022

Educational Qualification: M.Phil/Ph.D

Experience: Please refer to official document

Skills / Eligibility

IUCAA may provide rent free accommodation based on availability and as per IUCAA norms. The fellowship also provides medical benefits as per IUCAA norms

1. Name of the Post: Post Doctoral Fellowship

2. Qualification & Experience: Candidates who have either submitted their PhD thesis or are already holding a PhD in Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Astronomical Instrumentation or other related areas can apply. Some basic skills in programming with Matlab, Interactive Data Language (IDL) and/or Python will be useful. Familiarity in Solar Physics and Solar data analysis will be preferred. The candidate should be willing to learn the requisite abilities quickly. Candidates with experience in space astronomical instrumentation will be given preference.

3. Remuneration: Rs 54000 + House Rent Allowance in case an on campus accommodation is not provided. A contingency (research grant) of Rs 40000 per year is also provided for buying books, attending conferences etc.

4. Period of Contract: Initially for three years (annually reviewed and renewable based on the performance)

Pay Scale:
INR
54000(Per Month)

Age Limit: As Per Rules

Selection Procedure

Selection Will be Based either Written Exam/Interview

How to Apply:

a) Deadline: The deadline for the application including the reference letter is April 01, 2022.

b) Candidate must submit the following documents for full consideration.

1. A Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications

2. A brief report on the past research activity (Max 1 page)

3. Motivation for this job and future research plans (Max 2 pages)

4. Three confidential letters of reference sent directly by the persons recommending

c) All the documents should be sent to the following email address: [email protected]

Important Dates:

Published on: 17 March 2022

Last date for application is: 01 April 2022

For more details, please refer to official notification at

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About University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) is an autonomous institution set up by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India to promote the nucleation and growth of active groups in astronomy and astrophysics at Indian universities. IUCAA aims to be a centre of excellence within the university sector for teaching, research and development in astronomy and astrophysics.

IUCAA’s activities fall under two broad programmes: core academic programmes and visitor academic programmes. Core academic programmes include basic research, the PhD programme, advanced research workshops and schools, the giant metre-wave radio telescope and guest observer programmes. Visitor academic programmes include the visitor and associates programme, refresher courses for teachers and helping the nucleation and growth of astronomy and astrophysics at Indian universities.


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