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प्लाज़्मा अनुसंधान संस्थान Institute for Plasma Research (IPR)

परमाणु ऊर्जा विभाग, भारत सरकार का सहायता प्राप्त संस्थान An Aided Institute of Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India

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About the Fellowship

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) programme at IPR (Institute for Plasma Research) is designed to attract bright young researchers to work on frontier problems in plasma physics and fusion energy. Fellows work directly with IPR scientists on live research projects and gain exposure to national and international collaborations.

The programme is funded through various schemes including DAE, DST, and project-specific grants. Fellows are expected to publish research papers and contribute to collaborative projects during their tenure.

Selection Process
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Positions are advertised on the IPR official website, BARC/DAE job portal, and national job boards like academicjobs.net. Advertisements specify the research area, eligibility, and application deadline.

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Application Submission

Candidates submit online application with: updated CV, list of publications, research proposal (max 2 pages), PhD degree certificate/provisional, and names and contact of two academic referees.

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Screening

Applications are screened by a subject-expert panel based on: PhD thesis quality, number and impact of publications, relevance of research background to IPR's focus areas, and reference letters.

4
Interview

Shortlisted candidates are called for an in-person or video interview with IPR scientists. Candidates present their research work and proposed plan for the fellowship period.

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Selection & Offer

Final selection is made by the PDF Selection Committee. Offer letter is issued mentioning project, supervisor, duration, and remuneration. Joining is subject to medical fitness clearance.

Present Openings
Sr. Research Area Supervisor No. of Posts Last Date to Apply Status
1 Plasma Diagnostics & Spectroscopy Dr. A. K. Sharma 1 30 June 2026 Open
2 MHD Stability & Disruption Mitigation Dr. P. Chattopadhyay 1 30 June 2026 Open
3 Fusion Engineering — Magnet Systems Dr. S. Mukherjee 2 15 July 2026 Open
4 Computational Plasma Modelling (ML/AI) Dr. V. Kumar 1 15 July 2026 Open
5 Plasma-Wall Interaction Studies Dr. N. Patel 1 31 July 2026 Open
Remuneration & Accommodation
Remuneration (as per DAE/DST norms):\n\n• Fresh PhD (within 2 years of degree): ₹54,000/month\n• Experienced PDF (2–5 years post PhD): ₹58,000/month\n• HRA: As per Government of India norms applicable at Gandhinagar\n• Medical: Covered under CHSS (Central Health Service Scheme)\n• Annual contingency grant: ₹20,000 for books, travel, conferences
Accommodation:\n\n• On-campus guest house / transit accommodation provided during initial period (up to 3 months)\n• Assistance in locating private accommodation near campus in Gandhinagar\n• Campus facilities: Library, Wi-Fi, sports complex, canteen, banking, medical centre\n• Family accommodation: Limited quarters available for married fellows; allocation subject to availabilit
Tenure and Extension Rules

The initial appointment is for 2 years. The fellowship begins from the date of joining as mentioned in the offer letter. Performance is reviewed every year by the supervising scientist and the Academic Committee.

Yes. A fellowship may be extended for 1 additional year (total maximum 3 years) subject to: (1) satisfactory annual performance review, (2) availability of funds in the project, (3) recommendation of the supervising scientist, and (4) approval of the PDF Selection Committee. Extensions beyond 3 years are not normally granted.

If the annual performance review is unsatisfactory, the fellow is issued a written warning with specific improvement targets for the next 6 months. If performance does not improve, the fellowship may be terminated with 1 month's notice. The fellow has the right to appeal to the Director, IPR.

Yes. A fellow wishing to leave before completion of tenure must give 1 month's written notice to the Academic Coordinator and return any advance/equipment issued. No dues certificate is required before final settlement.

No bond or service obligation is imposed. However, fellows are expected to acknowledge IPR in all publications arising from work done during the fellowship period. IPR retains rights over any IP (intellectual property) developed using IPR resources.

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