Exciting opportunity at National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT)!
Job Summary
The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), is inviting applications for Post-Doctoral Fellowships funded under Vertical-6 of the Deep Ocean Mission. This program aims to cover all six verticals of the mission. The application process is online.
Details of Position
The fellowship is for a duration of two years. Details of positions and vacancies are as follows:
| Fellowship / Fellowship | No. of Posts | Budget / Budget |
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Post-Doctoral Fellowship
V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V6 |
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2+1 2+2+1 2+1 2+1 3+3 |
i) Fellowship: 80,000/Month + HRA**
ii) Research grant: 2,50,000/Year iii) Overhead charges: 1,00,000/Year iv) Travel (National): 30,000/Year & International***: 1,00,000 for 2 Years |
| Total Vacancy: 25 | ||
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Place of work: Depending upon the mentor institution.
*Including collaborative project Institutions of DOM. **HRA as per Govt. of India norms. ***Based on merit basis & approval from DOM-MOES. |
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Verticals Description:
V1 - Development of Technologies for Deep Sea Mining, Underwater Vehicles & Underwater Robotics V2 - Development of Ocean Climate Change Advisory Services V3 - Technological Innovations for Exploration and Conservation of Deep-Sea Biodiversity V4 - Deep Ocean Survey & Exploration V5 - Energy & Freshwater from the Ocean V6 - Advanced Marine Station for Ocean Biology |
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Eligibility Details
- Educational Qualifications: The applicant must have obtained a Ph.D. degree in a Science or Engineering discipline from a recognized university or institute.
- Age Limit: Up to 35 years, with relaxation as per Govt. of India norms.
Application Details
- Starting date of online application: 28/07/2025 at 10:00 IST
- Last date for receipt/submission of online application: 11/09/2025 at 17:30 IST
- Applications are to be submitted online.
Important Conditions
- Candidates must be highly motivated and eligible Indian citizens.
- The fellowship is for a duration of two years.
Mode of Selection
Selection will be based on merit and approval from DOM-MOES.
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