Aditya-L1 mission is India's first dedicated space mission to study the Sun. With 4 remote sensing and 3 in-situ payloads onboard, Aditya-L1 has been continuously delivering state-of-the-art data, which will enable a comprehensive understanding of the dynamical processes of the Sun and address some of the outstanding problems in solar physics and heliophysics.

As a joint effort of ISRO and ARIES, the Aditya-L1 Support Cell has been set up at ARIES to develop software tools beyond the data pipeline to enhance further scientific analysis of Aditya-L1 data and conduct regular training programmes to make the data analysis procedures familiar to Aditya-L1 data users.

The following two positions are currently open under the Aditya-L1 Support Cell.

Job Profile:

1)    Project Scientist - I

Number of Posts: 01

Essential Qualification: PhD in Science or Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology in computer science or related disciplines from a recognized University or institution.

Desirable: Prior exposure to solar physics, proficiency in programming languages, including Python, IDL,etc., and experience in image processing and analysis.

Role and Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the selected candidate is to contribute to the smooth functioning of Aditya-L1 Support Cell activities, including the organisation of workshops and other training programmes, the development of required software tools, drafting relevant documentation and reports, and the moderation of support cell webpage content.

2)    Postdoctoral Fellow

Number of Posts: 01

Essential Qualification: PhD in solar physics or a related discipline from a duly recognized (UGC) Indian or Foreign University/Institute.

Desirable: Experience in solar observational data analysis, including the handling of imaging and spectroscopic data in visible/UV/EUV/X-ray wavelengths. Proficiency in programming languages, including Python, IDL, etc.

Role and Responsibilities:  The primary responsibility of the selected candidate is to conduct research using the remote sensing payloads of the Aditya-L1. In addition, the candidate is expected to contribute to all support cell activities, including scientific assistance in the workshops and other training programmes.

Last date of application: 17 February 2026 20 February 2026 (Extended)

Mode of interview: Online

Date of interview: Within a week after the last date of application. The exact date will be informed to the shortlisted candidates.

List of required documents:  i) Application form (Project Scientist-I  or  Postdoctoral Fellow), ii)Bio data/CV including a list of publications, if any,iii) Relevant degree certificate, iv) ID proof/address proof/age proof, and v) Work experience certificates, if any.

All the documents, including the duly filled-in application form (Project Scientist-I  or  Postdoctoral Fellow), shall be sent via email to krishna.prasad@aries.res.in with the subject line “Application for project position under the Aditya-L1 Support Cell”.Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Other terms and Conditions:

1. Tenure: Initially for 1 year co-terminus with the project. Extendable based on the performance and availability of funds in the project.
2. Termination: Director ARIES reserves the right to terminate the engagement/contract at any stage in case of impropriety, misconduct, breach of conditions, irregular attendance, or poor performance quality.
3. Posting: The selected candidate will be posted at ARIES, Nainital campus and will have to travel to different universities/institutions for the organiation of workshops and other training programmes. The candidate may also be deputed for training at any place in ISRO or other Aditya-L1 payload operation centres as per the requirement.

4. All other terms & conditions shall be governed as per the Institute norms& DST guidelines, as amended from time to time.

All informal enquiries related to these positions can be madeto krishna.prasad@aries.res.in