Scientist posts at CSMCRI, Bhavnagar

CENTRAL SALT & MARINE CHEMICALS RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CSMCRI)

(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)

BHAVNAGAR

Log on to: www.csmcri.org

“Creating technologies that reach the people”

ADVERTISEMENT NO.2/2011

OPPORTUNITIES FOR BRIGHT & RESULT ORIENTED SCIENTISTS

CSMCRI is a premier national laboratory under CSIR, New Delhi. The Institute undertakes a wide range of basic and applied R&D projects spanning the areas of chemistry, biology and engineering. The Institute has excellent infrastructure by way of sophisticated analytical instruments, modern laboratories, pilot plants, library, local area network and workshop.

Applications are invited in the prescribed form from talented and result-oriented Indian Nationals for 10 posts of Scientists (4 in PB-4 and 6 in PB-3) in the areas of Salt & Marine Chemicals, Wasteland Research, Public Relations, Planning, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Science Dissemination in Hindi and Energy Research, respectively.

Post: Discipline Coordinator - Wasteland Research (Pay Band 4) (UR)

Job requirement: The job entails providing inspiring leadership to a team of researchers and technical staff engaged in different aspects of research on plants and agriculture practices relevant to wasteland development.The candidate must be an accomplished researcher in this area with ability to attract projects and possessing leadership qualities.

Essential Educational Qualification and Experience: Ph. D. in the area of Agronomy/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Science with minimum additional 3 years/6years relevant experience for consideration at Principal Scientist/Senior Principal Scientist level

Post: Head – Public Relations and Science Communication (Pay Band 4 ) (UR)

Job Requirement: The selected candidate must have strong grasp of multi-disciplinary R&D activities and be responsible for all manner of public relations, including preparation of exhibition material and showcasing of the science and technologies developed at the Institute; preparation of annual report, technical brochures, etc. ;interfacing with clients, visitors, media, and dignitaries; responding to inquiries and information sought from different quarters including under RTI.

Essential Educational Qualification and Experience: Ph. D. in Science/Engineering/Management discipline with minimum additional 3 years/6years relevant experience in science communication for consideration at Principal Scientist/Senior Principal Scientist level.

Post: Head - Planning & Project Management Cell (Pay Band 4) (UR)

JOB REQUIREMENT: The selected candidate will develop in-depth understanding of the activities of the Institute and be responsible for liaising with central Planning Division of CSIR; preparation of plan documents in consultation with scientists and management; compilation of progress reports; identification of resource and infrastructure requirements across all disciplines; drawing up of action plan for HRD; maintenance of up-to-date data bases; timely compliance with all statutory reporting.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: Ph. D. in Management/Economics/Science/Engineering with minimum additional 3 years/6years teaching/research/working experience in statistical methods/project management tools/planning for consideration at Principal Scientist/Senior Principal Scientist level.

Post: Scientist - Science Dissemination in Hindi (Pay Band – 3) (Reserved for ST).

Job Requirement: The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the Hindi Cell and intensifying knowledge dissemination through Hindi to reach out to the masses. The candidate will also be accountable for statutory compliance in this area.

Essential Educational Qualification and Experience: For the post of Scientist: ME/M.Tech. or Ph.D (Submitted) in science stream; for the post of Senior Scientist: ME/M.Tech with 3 years experience or Ph. D. (Engg.) or Ph.D. in science stream with 2 years experience. Candidates who apply must have a flair for scientific communication both in Hindi and English.

The prescribed application forms together with instructions may be obtained free of cost from the Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Gijubhai Badheka Marg, Bhavnagar – 364 002 (Gujarat), by sending a requisition along with a self-addressed duly stamped envelope [(worth Rs.10/-)(size 11" X 5")] which should reach the Section Officer (R&A), Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Gijubhai Badheka Marg,Bhavnagar – 364 021, Gujarat, on or before 19.12.2011. The application form can also be downloaded from the Institute’s website: www.csmcri.org

Duly completed applications accompanied by attested copies of the certificates/testimonials in support of age, educational qualification, experience, caste etc., along with a nonrefundable fee of Rs.100/- (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Physically Handicapped candidates & regular employees of CSIR are exempted from payment of application fee) in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Director, CSMCRI on any Nationalized Bank payable at Bhavnagar must reach the Administrative Officer,Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Gijubhai Badheka Marg, Bhavnagar - 364 002 (Guj.) on or before 16.01.2012. SC / ST / Physically Handicapped candidates should enclose a copy of certificate in the prescribed proforma issued by the competent authority in support of their claim for exemption of fee along with application form.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.csmcri.org/Files/Advertisement-NO.220-11_App_Form.pdf

Recruitment for “Project JRF” at IISER, Pune

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (IISER), PUNE

(An autonomous Institution of Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India)

1st Floor, Central Tower, Sai Trinity Building, Sutarwadi Road , Pashan, Pune –4110 21

ADVT. NO. : 31/2011

Advt. No. 31/2011. IISER-P/Rect/07-12-2011

Recruitment for the post(s) of “Project JRF” under funded projects

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country.

Institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the following positions on contract basis under the funded research project undertaken at IISER:

1.         NAME OF THE POST: Project Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

NAME OF THE PROJECT: “Coordination of actin and microtubule dynamics in neuronal pathfinding: Role of Formin-2” funded by Department of Biotechnology.

PROJECT CODE: 30810036

MINIMUM PRESCRIBED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Minimum 60% marks in Bachelors and Masters or in equivalent degree in any of the areas of Biological Sciences.

Candidates with CSIR/UGC NET (JRF or LS) or equivalent examination or ranked above 95 percentile in GATE examinations will be preferred.

PREFERENCE: Previous laboratory experience

FELLOWSHIP Starting salary of Rs. 12,000/- or Rs. 16,000/- per month +20% HRA based on academic record and work experience of the candidate and CSIR/UGC NET or GATE score cards.

NO OF POST: 1

TENURE OF THE POST: Initially for a period of one year which may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.

AGE: Not more than 28 years as on closing date of advertisement.

LAST DATE OF APPLICATION: December 25, 2011

1.      NAME OF THE POST: Project Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

NAME OF THE PROJECT: “Glucose sensing mechanisms in the brain of teleost fish:identification, characterization and physiological significance” funded by Dept. of Science and Technology

PROJECT CODE: 30110038

MINIMUM PRESCRIBED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Minimum 60% marks in Bachelors and Masters or in equivalent degree in any of the areas of Biological Sciences.

Candidates with CSIR/UGC NET (JRF or LS) or equivalent examination or ranked above 95 percentile in GATE examinations will be preferred.

PREFERENCE: Previous laboratory experience

FELLOWSHIP: Starting salary of Rs. 12,000/- or Rs. 16,000/- per month +20% HRA based on academic record and work experience of the candidate and CSIR/UGC NET or GATE score cards.

NO OF POST: 2

TENURE OF THE POST: Initially for a period of one year which may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.

AGE: Not more than 28 years as on closing date of advertisement.

LAST DATE OF APPLICATION: December 25, 2011

2.      NAME OF THE POST: Project Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

NAME OF THE PROJECT: "Structural studies on NTP-dependent restriction modification enzymes” funded by Wellcome Trust -Dept. of Biotechnology (DBT) India Alliance

PROJECT CODE: 30711015

MINIMUM PRESCRIBED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Minimum 60% marks in Bachelors and Masters or in equivalent degree in any of the areas of Biological Sciences.

Candidates with CSIR/UGC NET (JRF or LS) or equivalent examination or ranked above 95 percentile in GATE is MANDATORY.

PREFERENCE: Previous laboratory experience

FELLOWSHIP Starting salary of Rs. 12,000/- or Rs. 16,000/- per month +20% HRA based on academic record and work experience of the candidate and CSIR/UGC NET or GATE score cards.

NO OF POST: 1

TENURE OF THE POST: Initially for a period of one year which may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.

AGE: Not more than 28 years as on closing date of advertisement.

LAST DATE OF APPLICATION: December 25, 2011

3.      NAME OF THE POST :Project Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

NAME OF THE PROJECT (CODE): “A transcriptomic approach to decipher the alarm signals in phloem of wild Solanum species in response to Pathogen challenge” funded by Department of Biotechnology.

PROJECT CODE: 30811064

MINIMUM PRESCRIBED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Minimum 60% marks in Bachelors and Masters or in equivalent degree in any of the areas of Biological Sciences.

Candidates with CSIR/UGC NET (LS or JRF) / DBT JRF or equivalent examination or ranked above 95 percentile in GATE examinations will be preferred.

PREFERENCE: Previous research experience

FELLOWSHIP: Starting salary of Rs. 12,000/- or Rs. 16,000/- per month +20% HRA based on academic record and work experience of the candidate and CSIR/UGC NET or GATE score cards.

NO OF POST: 1

TENURE OF THE POST: Initially for a period of one year which may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.

AGE: Not more than 28 years as on closing date of advertisement.

LAST DATE OF APPLICATION: December 25, 2011

Applicants should send the application by email addressed to bio_app@iiserpune.ac.in  attaching duly filled Application_Form.doc available on the website under this advertisement on or before December 25, 2011.

Please mention the name of the Post and Project Code in the subject line (you can have more than one option). The list of the shortlisted candidates for interviews with details of date, time and venue will be put up on the Institute website under this advertisement and candidates will be informed by email only.

The print out of the prescribed application form sent to us by email signed and dated by the applicant along with recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, caste, experience etc. will be collected at the time of interview. Applicant has to bring all the original certificates at the time of interview for the purpose of verification, along with one set of photocopies.

GENERAL INFORMATION / DETAILS ABOUT THE POSTS

1. Appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the research project.

2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency or in IISER Pune.

3. Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularly applicable to the said project

4. The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities /Institutions.

5. The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitled candidates to be called for interview. Where number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Leader may restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.

6. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.

7. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.

8. Reservation as per Govt. of India norms will be followed.

9. No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.

10. Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/userfiles/files/Web_Advertisement%2031_2011.pdf

5th SERC school in Neuroscience "Learning and memory"

5th SERC SCHOOL IN NEUROSCIENCE " LEARNING AND MEMORY"

16-29 February, 2012

Deapartment of Neurophysiology

National Intitute of Mental Health and Allied sciences(NIMHANS)

Benguluru

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in/conf/w20120216.jpg

Appointment of Faculty under INSPIRE Faculty Scheme at S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata

S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences

Block JD, Sector III, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700 098

Appointment of Faculty under INSPIRE Faculty Scheme

The Centre S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Block JD, Sector III, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700 098 (established in 1986 with a 15 acre green campus) is an autonomous institution funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The Centre with a current strength of nearly 30 faculties, more than 15 post doctoral research staff and about 130 students have research activities in focused areas of basic sciences. It has research activities (Theoretical, Computational and Experimental) in different areas of Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences. In recent years, the Centre has made significant investment to upgrade its experimental research facilities and computational facilities (visit our website: www.bose.res.in).

The Centre runs a post M. Sc. and Post B.Sc, Research Programme.

 INSPIRE FACULTY SCHEME

The INSPIRE Faculty Scheme is a scheme initiated by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Under this Scheme, young post-doctoral scholars below the age of 32 PhD can be appointed as INSPIRE faculty under contract for upto 5 years. The consolidated salary will be equivalent to that of an Assistant Professor at IIT. The Scheme provides also Rs. 7 lakh per year per scientist as a research start-up grant.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

The Centre is looking for Scientists and Academics with brilliant academic and research records in current areas of advanced basic sciences (established through steady publications in latest peer reviewed journals) for appointment under INSPIRE faculty scheme on a contractual basis for a maximum period of 5 years. (Please visit the website: www.inspire-dst.gov.in for details). The candidate should be below 32 years of age and can be a fresh Ph. D. or having post-doctoral experience of 1-2 years after PhD.

The candidates who have PhD done in one of the following areas will be given preference: Quantum Information, High Precision Spectro-microscopy, Astrophysical and Astronomical Observational Science, and Computational Physical and Chemical Sciences.

APPOINTMENT OF INSPIRE FACULTY AT THE CENTRE

The faculties selected for appointment will receive the benefits as per DST norms for INSPIRE faculty.

In addition to the start up grant given by DST, the Centre may consider additional initial equipment grant upto Rs. 35 lakhs for candidates who would set-up new facilities in designated areas. The grant will be based on submission of an internal project proposal.

The performance of the selected candidates will be monitored through regular evaluation. The candidates may be considered for absorption against existing vacancy within 5 years, subject to excellent performance as demonstrated by publications in Journals of high impact factor and on initiative shown. If not absorbed against an existing vacancy, the appointment is co-terminus with the tenure of the fellowship.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications in plain paper with CV, a complete list of publications, a short statement of research interest and proposed plans, names and addresses of at least 6 referees should be sent to The INSPIRE Faculty Scheme (email: inspire_faculty@bose.res.in), S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Block JD, Sector III, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700098, West Bengal, India with the subject heading 'Application under INSPIRE Faculty Scheme'. The soft copy should be followed by hard copy with attested copies of certificates and credentials. The short listed applicants will be invited for an academic visit and seminar at the Centre. The selection will be based strictly on academic merits, research profile and strength of publications in peer review journals.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://bose.res.in/recruitment/INSPIRE_Facult.pdf

Applications invited for “Young Researcher Award - 2012 of Lady Tata Memorial Trust (LTMT)

L A D Y T A T A M E M O R I A L T R U S T

Founded 1932

Bombay House, Homi Mody Street

Mumbai 400 001.

Tel : 66658282 / 66657465

Fax : 22826092

e-mail: fjguard@sdtatatrust.com

Applications are invited for the “Young Researcher Award - 2012”

This Scheme is instituted by the Lady Tata Memorial Trust (LTMT) to recognize and reward young Indian scientists with outstanding track record in biological sciences, a deep commitment to find innovative solutions to major problems related to human diseases and potential for high quality research. Applicants should have publications in well recognized peer reviewed journals of repute and contributed to knowledge generation that has created significant impact in the field of translational possibilities.

The applicant should also highlight prestigious award(s) and other recognitions such as Award(s) of major academies / societies.

Applications along with separate summary sheets (8 copies), duly forwarded by the host institute as per pro forma (attached), may be sent to:

The Secretary

Lady Tata Memorial Trust,

Bombay House,

24 Homi Mody Street,

Fort,

Mumbai 400 001

OBJECTIVES: The aim is to reward Young Researchers (< 40 years) who have displayed a potential for high quality research.

SCOPE: All areas of Life Sciences and Biotechnology related to human diseases will be covered by this Award.

Eligibility: The Award is open to Indian Nationals, residing in India, who are below the age of 40 years as on 31st March 2012.

ii) The applicant should possess a Ph.D. degree in any Biological Science or a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences, or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology related areas. The applicant must have at least 4 years’ professional experience in the specific area after obtaining the above degree.

iii) The candidate must have a regular position in a University / Organization / Institute in India. He/she should be engaged in research and development and have publications arising from research done as an independent investigator in India. The awardee will be eligible for regular research grants through extramural and other research schemes of various S & T agencies of the Government of India.

ABOUT THE AWARD:

·         The amount of the Award will be Rs. 25,000/- per month in addition to regular salary from the host institute.

·         In addition, the Young Researcher will receive a contingency grant of Rs. 5.00 lakhs per annum for meeting the expenses on consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of research project under the Award.

HOST INSTITUTION:

The Institution where the candidate is working will provide the necessary infrastructure and administrative support for pursuing research under this Award.

DURATION:

The duration of the Award will be initially for three years, extendable further by two years, on a review by the Trust’s Experts’ Committee.

PROCESSING FEE:

A Money Order of Rs.500/- being Processing Fee (non-refundable) should be forwarded in favour of the Lady Tata Memorial Trust, and the original postal receipt of the same should be attached at the top of the original set of the application form.

Please note that:-

The candidate must submit the application strictly in conformity with the pattern given in the Pro-Forma. THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE FRESHLY COMPUTERGENERATED. TYPED / HAND-WRITTEN APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED.

The candidate must forward the application through the Director of a recognized Research Institute or Laboratory where he / she proposes to work. The application must be accompanied by :

EIGHT SETS - original + seven copies of the application must be submitted. Please note that the application sets should only be corner-stapled and SHOULD NOT BE BOUND IN ANY OTHER MANNER. The application should be addressed to The Secretary, Lady Tata Memorial Trust, Bombay House, 24 Homi Mody Street, Mumbai 400 001, so as to reach him not later than Monday, 16th January 2012.

Please super-subscribe on the left hand top corner of your postal cover YRA-2012 as the code for your Award.

The selected applicants will be called for an interview in the middle / third week of March 2012 and based on personal interview, one young researcher will be announced by the end of March 2012. The selected Researcher will be required to commence research effective 1st April 2012.

Applicants must comply with the above instructions strictly. An application will not be considered if the candidate fails to furnish the requisite information and supporting documents, certificates and letters. It may please be noted that testimonials, reprints and other papers received with the application will not be returned. Any canvassing, direct or indirect, will entail disqualification.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.dorabjitatatrust.org/about/pdf/YRA-APPLICPROFORMA-2012.pdf

Rolling advertisement for faculty posts at Tezpur University

TEZPUR UNIVERSITY

(A Central University)

Napaam, Tezpur – 784 028 (ASSAM)

ADVERTISEMENT NO. 05 / 2011

[under Rolling Application System]

Applications in the prescribed form are invited from eligible candidates for forty seven (47) teaching positions (SC-12, ST-11, OBC-6, PWD-4 and rest unreserved) (including backlog vacancies for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) under the Rolling Application System for faculty positions, Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. The vacancies are (A) under the Departments of (1) Business Administration, (2) Cultural Studies, (3) Mass Communication & Journalism, (4) Sociology, (5) English & Foreign Languages, (6) Civil Engineering, (7) Computer Science & Engineering, (8) Electronics & Communication Engineering, (9) Energy, (10) Food Processing Technology, (11) Mechanical Engineering, (12) Chemical Sciences, (13) Environmental Science, (14) Mathematical Sciences, (15) Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, (16) Physics, and (B) under the Centre for Assamese Studies.

The vacancies are kept OPEN and not specified for a particular Department / Centre. These vacancies will be filled up for a particular Department / Centre and for the position(s) of Professor / Associate Professor /Assistant Professor, as the case may be, based on the number of applications received from suitable candidates as well as the profile / background of the applicant.

The essential academic qualifications and other requirements shall be as per the UGC Regulation, 2010 Dated 30th June, 2010, which is available in the UGC website http://www.ugc.ac.in/

Applications can be submitted till this advertisement is kept open on the Tezpur University Website www.tezu.ernet.in. However, candidates are requested to apply at the earliest possible as the Screening Committee will scrutinise the applications for the first phase of interview during December 2011 /January 2012. When sizeable number of applications is received and the University decides to held interview for a particular post under a particular Department / Centre, closing date for that particular Department / Centre will be notified through the University website.

Completed application (one copy) in the prescribed form along with necessary enclosures (one set) is to  be submitted to the undersigned. The envelope containing the application should be superscribed as-“Application for the post of ……… (name of the post)Department of ……………………….……………….”

No application fee is required at the time of submission of application. However, if a candidate is called for interview, he/she is to submit a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred  only)

(Exempted for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in the form of Demand Draft only drawn on any nationalised bank in favour of The Registrar, Tezpur University, payable at Tezpur.

PAY BANDS: Professor: Rs. 37,400-67,000/- (PB-4) plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000/-

Associate Professor: Rs. 37,400-67,000/- (PB-4) plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 9,000/-

Assistant Professor: Rs. 15,600-39,100/- (PB-3) plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 6,000/-

The above pay bands carry other allowances admissible as per Government of India rules.

ABBREVIATIONS: OBC-Other Backward Classes, SC-Scheduled Caste, ST-Scheduled Tribe, PWD Person With Disability, OH-Orthopaedically Handicapped, VH-Visually Handicapped, HH-Hearing Handicapped.

It is to be noted that mere fulfilment of eligibility criteria shall not entitle a person for consideration. The decision of the Screening Committee, appointed for the purpose of short-listing candidates from amongst the applications received, will be final and binding. The University reserves the right to fill up or not to fill up any of the vacancies or to increase the number of posts, as required.

Those in employment must apply through proper channel as prescribed in ‘Part-D’ of the Application Form. However, applicant may send a copy of the same as “ADVANCE COPY” to be followed by the original through proper channel.

Completed applications with all the required enclosures as stated above should be submitted to The Registrar, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur – 784 028, Assam, India

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.tezu.ernet.in/Admin/Advt_05_11_Full.pdf

Post Doctoral Research Associates (PDRAs) posts at S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata

S. N. BOSE NATIONAL CENTER FOR BASIC SCIENCES

BLOCK JD, SECTOR III,SALT LAKE, KOLKATA 700098

Advertisement for Post Doctoral Research Associates (PDRAs)

The Centre S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (established in 1986 with a 15 acre green campus) is an autonomous institution funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The Centre with a current strength of nearly 30 faculties, more than 15 post-doctoral research staff and about 130 PhD students has research activities in focused areas. The Centre has four departments – the Department of Theoretical Sciences [QFT, Classical & Q Gravity, Black Holes,Equilibrium and Non-equilibrium Statistical Physics, Mathematical Physics],Department of Material Sciences[Experimental Material Science and Computation Material Science, Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Nanoscience], Department of Chemical, Biological and Macromolecular Sciences[Physical Chemistry, Biophysics, Chemical Physics, Spectroscopy, Mesoscopic Physics, Environment Chemistry], Department of Astrophysics and Cosmology[Astrophysical Black Hole, Astrochemistry, Cosmology, Ionospheric Physics]. In addition, it has two research units, UNAST and AMRU. Please visit our website http://bose.res.in/notices/pdra.pdf for details.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATES

The Centre is looking for persons possessing Doctorate (PhD degree)(including those who recently submitted thesis or are about to submit thesis in next 3 months) for appointment as a PDRA in the Centre. In case a candidate who has submitted thesis is selected for PDRA, the evidence of Ph. D. degree obtained has to be submitted to the Centre within one year of joining.

The applicant prior to PhD should have a first class, in B.Sc. and M. Sc or equivalent examinations.

An applicant who has a recent PhD/submitted/about to submit thesis, must have at least three (3) publications in refereed journal of impact factor preferably greater than one (1) when the application is made.

For candidates who are having post doctoral experience, the minimum number of should be five (5) in refereed journal of impact factor preferably greater than one (1). The selected candidates will be strongly engaged to work independently. However, a member of the faculty will act as a mentor.

AGE LIMIT

The upper age limit for award of PDRA shall be 35 years. The upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years in the case of applicants belonging to scheduled caste/tribes, women, physically handicapped and OBC candidates.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications in plain paper with complete CV supported by all relevant documents pertaining to academic qualifications, a short statement of research interest and at least two (2) letters of reference can be sent by the applicant at postdocapply@bose.res.in. For applicants who are having post-doctoral experience should give names of at least three (3) references one of whom should be thesis supervisor and the other the supervisor of the first assignment.

The soft-copy should be followed by a hard copy.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The screening of applications for PDRA will be done twice a year in January and July.

The selection would be through assessment of academic achievements of the candidate and by interview by a Selection Committees constituted for the purpose. Second class AC rail fare is admissible to those applicants who are called for interview. The validity of the offer of award shall be six months from the date mentioned in the award letter. The recommendation of the Selection Committee as approved by the Director will be final.

EMOLUMENTS

The emoluments for PDRAs will be as per norms of the Department of Science & Technology,  Government of India in the category of Research Associate -I, Research Associate –II and Research Associate-III and HRA as per Government of India rules as per table below:

Category         Revised Consolidated Emoluments per month(in Rs.)

Research Associate -I: Rs. 22,000 + 30% HRA

Research Associate –II: Rs. 23,000 + 30% HRA

Research Associate-III: Rs. 24,000 + 30% HRA

All fresh PhD's or those who have submitted will be placed as Research Associate -I.

PDRA will be entitled to a contingency grant which will be fixed year to year basis.

The contingency grant will be used for research purpose and research related domestic travel.

TENURE: Associateship will be tenable initially for a period of one year. It may be extended further for a period of one year based on satisfactory progress as assessed by a Committee.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://bose.res.in/notices/pdra.pdf