Advertisement for the Position of Associate Fellow

Job Number

MP-IDSA/0257/2022

Job Title

Associate Fellow

Job Family

Research

Number of Positions

Total- two (02)

• Other Backward Classes (OBC)- 1
• Scheduled Castes (SC)- 1

Salary and Other Emoluments

• Level 10 of Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (Rs . 56,100/- Rs. 1,77,500/-)

On-Campus Accommodation

• Residential accommodation is available at MP-IDSA.
• In case, accommodation is not available, HRA will be permissible.

Hours

Full-time

Contractual

• For a three years term including a probationary period of initial six months  from the date of joining the Institute
• The Fellowship maybe renewed, if applied for and subject to suitability assessed by the Institute.  However, this will not confer any right of permanence.

Age Limit

Not more than 45 years as on 01 January 2022.

(This restriction is not applicable to current MP-IDSA employees applying for the post.)

Age relaxation applicable as per the govt. norms for reserved category candidates.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

Minimum

• Ph.D. or M.Phil. or Master’s degree (at least second class)  in Social Sciences and allied fields such as public policy, international relations, strategic affairs, development studies with a minimum research experience of 02, 03 or 04 years respectively.

Preferred

• The above is the minimum qualification. Candidates with longer research experience and better educational qualification will be preferred
• Candidates who have completed the doctorate degree in a related subject and have published peer- reviewed work of high order
• Candidates with requisite work and research experience in think tanks, research institutes or universities
• Preference to domain specialisation in Defence Economics & Industry, Nuclear Disarmament and Non Proliferation, Southeast Asia and Oceania, North America, Military Affairs and other relevant fields.

Overall Purpose and Role

• Shall be associated with the nominated Centre, will contribute ideas for the enhancement of techniques or methodologies for research at the Institute and is expected to take significant initiatives in the centre’s work, in consultation with the Centre Coordinator

Job Description*

Follow Institute work norms as defined in Fellowship Rules of the Institute, which will be a combination of the following:

• Publication of Monograph
• Presentation and publication of Fellow Papers in peer reviewed journals.
• Publishing policy brief/ issue brief, book review, web commentary, op-ed, articles, essays, occasional papers, book chapter and any other work assigned by the MP-IDSA.
• Organising round tables, workshops, seminars, conferences, meetings under the aegis of the Centre/ Institute.
• Carrying out research activities related to own area of research.
• Projects undertaken by the Institute.
• Any other task assigned by the Institute.

Desired Skill-Set

• Keen interest in analysing current national and international affairs in the related areas
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to attend to detail
• Work under strict timelines
• Pro-active
• Flair for team work

Documents Required

• Covering Letter
• Prescribed Form (As attached): Applications received without the duly filled form may not be accepted.
• Curriculum Vitae [Download Application Format ]
• Research Proposal (maximum 2000 words) stating the purpose of the Research, its relevance, research questions and literature review etc. on the subject matter. (Please check the following link http://idsa.in/system/files/page/2015/research-proposal.pdf  for the format of Research Proposal to be submitted)
• Two letters of references (not applicable on internal candidates)
• Two published writing samples (Research articles preferably in Refereed journals)
• List of Articles/ Books/ Monographs published
• A copy of the Caste Certificate issued by a competent authority as stipulated by Government of India in the Central List in case of SC/OBC category
• Those applying under the OBC category reserved posts should also enclose a certificate of not belonging to 'CREAMY LAYER' signed by a competent authority
• PwD Candidates. With benchmark disability (as mentioned in Section 2 (r) of RPwD Act 2016) should produce a medical certificate in the prescribed format from the competent govt. authority as specified in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Mode of Application

• Interested candidates may send in their documents along with duly filled prescribed format by e-mail with the subject titled as “Application for the Position of Associate Fellow- (mention name of the Centre)” to the HR Cell at hr.idsa@nic.in
• Alternatively, hard copy of the application along with prescribed format attached, in an envelope titled “Application for the Position of Associate Fellow- (mention name of the Centre)” can also be sent to:

HR Cell
Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA),
1, Development Enclave, Rao Tula Ram Marg, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi-110010

Last Date of Application

• Application MUST REACH by 05:00 PM on 05 August 2022
• Institute will not be responsible for the postal delays or technical issues with internet

General Information

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews at MP-IDSA, Delhi
• Certificates in original are to be produced in support of educational and age eligibility (and category, if applicable) at the time of interview.
• Education qualification will be calculated as on last date of submission of application.
• Shortlisted outstation candidates will be paid AC- III tier rail fare on production of tickets, by the shortest route
• The Institute reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all the positions advertised.
• The Institute reserves the right to cancel recruitment at any stage without assigning any reason.
• The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement and other academic achievements and feedback on past performance
• Mere eligibility will not vest any right on any candidate for being called for the interview. The decision of the institute in all matters will be final.
• MP-IDSA reserves the right to relax the prescribed qualifications for candidates found more suitable for the position with relevant experience and expertise in the specified field.
• The certificates will be subject to verification/reverification as may be decided by the competent authority.
• Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming under the 'Creamy Layer' and/ or if their caste does not find place in the Central List are not entitled to OBC reservation. They should indicate their category as 'General (GEN)’
• PwD candidates applying against UR vacancies are allowed age relaxation as applicable to UR (PwD) only.
• In case a candidate joins the Institute accepting the Terms and Conditions contained herein, she/he will be required to give an undertaking in writing that she/he will not apply for any appointment or course, part-time or full-time, without obtaining the written permission from the competent authority of the Institute. Also, while in service of the Institute, she/he will not engage in any trade or business or undertake any other full-time or part- time appointment and submit list of assets, both moveable and immovable, at the time of joining, as laid down in the Lokpal Bill
• The selected candidate shall be subjected to other rules and regulations as applicable to MP-IDSA Scholars and Staff