Positions are open for candidates with a strong academic and research profile who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting the award of their degree. 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: Preferably below 35 years (Age relaxation of five years will be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged & Women candidates)

3. 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

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

5. 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.

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: Preferably below 35 years (Age relaxation of five years will be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged & Women candidates)

3. Qualification:

• PhD degree from a duly recognized Indian or foreign university/institute
• 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 up to two additional years, subject to performance review at the end of each year.

5. 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: Preferably below 35 years (Age relaxation of five years will be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged & Women candidates)

3. Qualification:

• PhD degree in relevant area from a duly recognized Indian or foreign university/institute.
• 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

PDF/RA Position in Gamma-Ray Bursts
PDF/RA Position in Electric Powertrain for All-Electric HANSA-NG – Technology Demonstration
 

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.

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.

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

Link to Online Application

Reviews at IIST: The IIST PDF Committee will conduct periodic reviews for the extension of PDF tenures.

Contact Details:For all communications regarding the PDF Program at IIST, write to Chairperson, IIST PDF Committee at pdfcommittee@iist.ac.in.