30 JRF positions at IGCAR; Last Date: 31-03-2009

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam


Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam is a premier research institute dedicated to the development of robust fast reactor technology based on intense multi-disciplinary research. IGCAR is empowering young, talented and motivated students to contribute to path-breaking discoveries in frontier areas of engineering/scientific research and cutting-edge technologies by offering Junior Research Fellowships.

Applications are invited from interested students for the award of Junior Research Fellowships of the Department of Atomic Energy tenable at the Centre. The selected candidates will be eligible to register for Ph.D. in Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI, a deemed to be university of Department of Atomic Energy). IGCAR offers a unique opportunity to carry out research for their Ph.D under the guidance of internationally renowned scientists. IGCAR possesses ambience of an academic institute coupled with an advanced R&D infrastructure in a mission mode. It provides the best infrastructure, motivation and personality development prospects for talented students, dreaming of unparalleled success in their professional endeavors. Endowed with scenic beauty and serene surroundings, Kalpakkam offers the right ambience for the pursuit of academic research.

The vibrant research and developmental activities of IGCAR encompass a wide spectrum of fields including condensed matter physics, high temperature chemistry, environmental science, applied mechanics, non destructive evaluation, structural mechanics, fluid dynamics etc. State-of-the-art infrastructure is available at IGCAR for carrying out excellent research which includes:

NO. OF FELLOWSHIPS : 30 (Indicative)

1 AREAS OF RESEARCH PROJECTS

CHEMISTRY:

Chemical thermodynamics, Solid state and high temperature chemistry, Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy and laser, Radiochemistry, Advanced separation techniques, Actinide Chemistry, Trace and ultra trace analytical techniques and Chemical sensors.

PHYSICS:

Solid State Phase transformations, Superconductivity, Structure and dynamics of soft condensed matter, Band structure studies, Accelerators based Irradiation induced phenomena, Low-dimensional systems, Physics of interfaces, Nano-materials, Thin films technology and Theoretical physics.

METALLURGY OR MATERIALS SCIENCE:

Solid State Phase transformations, Materials development and characterization, Phase equilibria, Creep, Fatigue, Texture and Fracture studies, Microstructural, surface modification and characterization studies, Corrosion and Interface phenomenon.

Engineering SCIENCES :

Robotics and Development of Intelligent machines, Thermal Hydraulics and Structural Mechanics, Design of critical components, Nanotechnology, Modeling studies, Post-accident Safety Analysis, Wireless networking, Parallel computing, Embedded and Simulator systems, Non-destructive Evaluation and Reliability, Chemical Process Design and Modeling

2. QUALIFYING DEGREES

The qualifying degrees for the above projects should be in one of the following disciplines:

1) Physics

2) Chemistry

3) Chemical Engineering

4) Computer Science

5) Electrical & Electronics Engineering

6) Electronics Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering

7) Instrumentation Engineering (Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control)

8) Mechanical Engineering
9) Metallurgy / Materials Science /Materials technology/Material Science and Engineering or related degrees.

3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
The candidate must be an Indian national. The candidate should be less than 28 years of age as on 01.07. 2009 (date of birth 1st July 1981 or later). A relaxation of up to 5 years in age can be given in the case of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe, 10 years in case of Physically Challenged applicants. A relaxation of up to 3 years in age can be given in the case of Other Backward Class applicants

4. QUALIFICATIONS

Category-A

(Those who have already completed M.Sc.)

The candidate must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree from a recognized University in one of the following disciplines.

a) Physics or Materials Science: Mathematics/Numerical Methods must be one of the subjects studied at the M.Sc. level and Chemistry as an ancillary subject up to B.Sc. level.

b) Chemistry: Physics and Mathematics must be studied as ancillary subjects up to B.Sc. level.

Category-B

(Those who have already completed B.E./B.Tech../ B.S. or B.Sc. Engineering/ B.Sc [Tech.] from a recognized University )

The candidate must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in one of the engineering disciplines given below.

(i) Chemical Engineering (ii) Computer Science & Engineering (iii) Electronics Engineering (ECE) (iv) Electrical & Electronics Engineering (v) Instrumentation Engineering (E&I / I&C) (vi) Mechanical Engineering (vii) Metallurgical Engineering.

Category-C

Candidates in the final year/semester of M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./B.S. or B.Sc. Engineering/B.Sc. [Tech])

The candidate should be in the final year/semester of M.Sc./B.E./B. Tech./B.S. or B.Sc. Engineering/B.Sc.[Tech] Degree course in recognized Universities in one of the disciplines as mentioned above in Category-A and Category-B. However, such candidates shall have acquired marks above 60% in the qualifying degrees before joining the Centre and a minimum aggregate of 60% in B.Sc. level (in the case of M.Sc). Relevant certificates to this effect should be submitted at the time of joining the Centre.

Note: Candidates with M.E and M.Tech degrees can also apply, however they should have secured 60% and above in the qualifying degree (B.E/ BTech/ M.Sc)

Candidates in all the categories should have had consistently good academic record.

5. SELECTION PROCEDURE :

For Science Stream Candidates under Category – A or C:

Suitable candidates under these categories will be selected based on WRITTEN TEST and INTERVIEW.

However, candidates with UGC CSIR NET Fellowship are exempted from Written Test and will be called for Interview directly.

For Engineering Candidates under Category – B or C:

Suitable Engineering candidates under these categories will be selected based on WRITTEN TEST and INTERVIEW.

It is proposed to conduct the Written Test at Chennai. Additional Centres at Bhubaneswar, Delhi and Indore will be considered depending on adequate number of applicants opting for these centres. Please indicate your choice centre in addition to Chennai.

Selection Interviews:

The Interview for all short listed candidates will be conducted at CHENNAI/ KALPAKKAM.

For candidates of Category- C of 4 above, final induction as JRFs is subject to submission of proof of obtaining 60% marks in the qualifying degree examinations, at the time of joining the centre.

6. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

i) The Application Form and Hall Ticket Form can also be downloaded from the IGCAR website www.igcar.gov.in or obtained from Employment News.

ii) Send the completed Application Form typed on a A4 size sheet and Hall Ticket Form along with the required enclosures by Post (Registered or speed post of Indian Postal service), so as to reach IGCAR on or before 31st March, 2009 to :

The Administrative Officer–II (Recruitment),
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research,
Kalpakkam–603102,
District. Kancheepuram,
Tamil Nadu.

Superscribe the envelope: “JRF, Advt. No. 01/2009” & also the discipline clearly (as given in 2 - QUALIFYING DEGREES)

The applicant in due course would receive Hall Ticket, appropriately endorsed by IGCAR which will permit the candidate to appear for the written test and/or the inter

7. GENERAL INFORMATION

The list of candidates selected for the award of Junior Research Fellowship will be displayed on the IGCAR website. The selected candidates will also be informed by post. The final induction of the selected candidates as JRFs will be subject to production of all necessary documents in original (Proof of Date of Birth/ Caste certificate/ physically challenged certificate if applicable, B.Sc, M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. degree and Marks sheets) on the dates intimated to them by the department.

The number of fellowships indicated in this advertisement is approximate and may vary as per the requirement at the time of final selection. The Centre reserves the right not to fill up the fellowships if it so desires. The fellowship shall not confer any claim or right for regular employment in the Centre or any Unit of Department of Atomic Energy. Opportunity for meritorious candidates exists for the position of Visiting Scientist under KSKRA scheme.

MEDICAL

The selected candidates are eligible to join the Contributory Health Service Scheme of this Centre as applicable.

ACCOMMODATION

The selected candidates will be provided with subsidised bachelor Hostel Accommodation during the tenure.

TRAVEL ALLOWANCE

Candidates called for the interview will be reimbursed to and fro second class railway fare from their normal place of residence as per rules.

FELLOWSHIP AND TENURE

The selected candidates will be initially taken as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and will be paid a stipend of Rs.12,000/- per month (consolidated). The fellowship will be provided initially for a period of two years. Continuation of the fellowship is subject to satisfactory performance and review at the end of each year. On satisfactory performance, the tenure of Fellowship will be further extended and upgraded to Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from the third year onwards with a stipend of Rs.14,000/- per month (consolidated). The total period of the fellowship shall in no case exceed five years. They are entitled for contingency grant including book allowance of Rs15,000 per year.

Candidates are advised to visit the website http://www.igcar.gov.in/ periodically for further information and updates in this regard.

Clarifications, if any, can be obtained through the email ID: shure@igcar.gov.in.

8. IMPORTANT CHECK LIST

Attested copies of the following certificates must accompany the application form without which the application is liable to be rejected.

ü Proof of date of birth

ü Caste certificate, if applicable

ü DEGREE certificates and

ü Mark lists of B.Sc, M.Sc or B.E./B.Tech., M.E./M.Tech, B.S. Engg./B.Sc[Tech].

ü Consolidated mark sheets and calculation for aggregate marks of the qualifying exams to be attached.

ü Candidates under Category –C to provide the mark sheets of all previous years/ semesters

ü Sheet giving details of conversion from CGPA to percentage marks, where applicable

ü UGC-CSIR NET Fellowship certificate where applicable

CALENDAR FOR IMPORTANT TASKS
Last date for receipt of applications : 31st March 2009
Written Test : 1st week of June 2009
Interview : 1st week of July 2009
Likely Date of Joining : 3rd week of July 2009

RRCAT, Indore; Last Date: 30-03-2009

Ph.D Programme in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the
Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore.

Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore, was founded in 1984 by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) for dedicated pursuit of R&D in the areas of Accelerators, Cryogenics, Lasers, Plasma Physics, Vacuum Technology etc. Since then, the Centre has set up two Synchrotron Radiation Sources Indus-1 & Indus-2, which are national research facilities, and many smaller accelerators for radiation processing applications. The Centre has excellent cryogenic facilities as well as state-of-the-art equipments for low temperature physics measurements. A variety of laser systems, particularly high power lasers, have been built and are being used for a wide range of applications. These include gas lasers (like Copper Vapour lasers, CO₂ lasers), solid state lasers (like diode pumped solid state lasers and semiconductor lasers). Lasers are deployed for the studies in the areas like biomedical applications of lasers and laser-plasma interaction. The Centre also has long standing programme in the areas of RF-superconductivity, low-temperature physics, material science, cold atom physics, non-linear optics, opto-electronics, nano-science etc.

RRCAT is a Constituent Institute of "Homi Bhabha National Institute" (HBNI), a Deemed University, and invites students with appropriate qualifications to pursue Ph.D. programme in various specialized areas of physics, chemistry and biology, listed above. As per the rules of HBNI, the Ph.D. programme consists of course work of one year duration and research work of up to 4 years duration. The Ph.D. programme will commence in September 2009. DAE Junior Research Fellowships will be offered to those selected for the pursuit of Ph.D. programme. The fellowship amount is Rs. 12000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 14000 per month for the next three years subject to satisfactory progress.

Eligibility:

1. Persons having M.Sc. degree in Physics/Chemistry/Biology with minimum 60% marks and who have cleared one of the national level screening tests listed in the 'Selection Process' described below, are eligible to apply. Those applicants whose final results of M.Sc degree are awaited can also apply. In the event of selection, mark sheet of the final result would have to be submitted by November 1, 2009. Continuation in the programme will be subject to the candidate obtaining minimum 60% marks.

2. Age limit:The candidates desirous of availing DAE fellowship should have been born on or after September 1, 1983. Age limit is relaxable by three years for OBC and by five years for SC/ST applicants.

3. Nationality: Applicant should be an Indian citizen.
   
   

The candidates appeared earlier in RRCAT Ph.D programme interview are not eligible for appearing again.

Selection process:

Selection of the students for the Ph.D. programme will be a two-step process: (1)Screening of short-list candidates followed by (2) Interview of the short-listed candidates. Short-list of candidates shall be prepared based on applicant's score in (i) the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST 2009) or (ii) GATE-2008/GATE-2009.

Short-listed candidates shall be called for interview to be conducted in May & July 2009, at RRCAT, Indore-452013. Outstation applicants called for interview will be paid to and fro sleeper class train fare by shortest route or actual fare, whichever is less.

How to Apply:

Fill up two copies of the accompanying application form, fix a passport-size photo on each and, along with copies of documents mentioned in the application, mail to the following address by Registered Post A/D or by Speed Post of Indian Postal Service.

Assistant Personnel Officer,
Recruitment Section,
Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology
PO: CAT, Indore 452013

Applicants are advised to preserve the dispatch receipt for future reference. They should also write down on the top of the envelope -"Application for RRCAT-Ph.D. Programme-2009".

Last date for receiving applications at RRCAT: March 30, 2009.

UGC-CSR-DAE, Indore;Last date: 03-04-2009

UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research

The consortium has one of the best research facilities in the areas of low temperature / high magnetic field and thin films. The details of the various facilities available can be seen in our webpage www.csr.ernet.in

A number of research studentships for PhD are available in the institute in its different laboratories: Low Temperature Physics, Material Science, X-ray & Electron Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, Mossbauer Spectroscopy etc.

Qualification: M.Sc. Physics (with at least 60% marks), NET, SLET qualified candidates will be preferred.

Fellowship: As per UGC norms.

Candidates called for interview will be reimbursed to and fro travelling expenses limited to sleeper class rail fare from their place of residence in India to Indore by shortest route.

Interested candidates should apply with CV, passport photograph and photocopy of relevant documents. The envelope containing the application must be super-scribed with “Application for Research Position” and to be addressed to Administrative Officer-I, UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, University Campus, Khandwa Road, Indore-452001.
Last date: 03-04-2009

BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE

BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE

Research Fellowships in Engineering and Science

disciplines under XI Plan Projects

Advertizement No. : XI Plan/Jan2009

BARC invites applications for Junior Research Fellows (JRFs), Senior Research Fellows (SRFs) and
Research Associates (RAs) to be recruited under Plan Projects of BARC. Persons recruited under this
scheme would get an opportunity to work on R&D programmes of national importance relevant to the
mandate of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai. The Fellows will carry out research
under the guidance of senior scientists of the centre and will utilize the state-of-the-art instruments and
laboratory facilities that are setup / being setup under plan projects of BARC. The candidates eligible for
admission for Ph.D programme of Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) can register with HBNI.

The particulars under this scheme are given in the following:
Sr. No Scheme Fellowship

1. JRF : Rs. 12,000/- p.m. for 1st and 2nd year and Rs. 14,000/- p.m. for subsequent years
+ 30% HRA + Contingency grant of Rs. 15,000/- per year.

2. SRF : Rs. 14,000/- p.m. for 1st and 2nd year and Rs. 15,000/- p.m. for subsequent years
+ 30% HRA + Contingency grant of Rs. 15,000/- per year.

3. RA : Rs. 16,000/- p.m. + 30% HRA

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

A. Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience:
For JRFs :
• BE/B Tech. - 1st Class
(Disciplines : Chemical Engg., / Mechanical Engg. / Metallurgy / Computer Science /
Computer Engg / Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engg)
or
• M.Sc - 1st Class
(Disciplines : Physics / Chemistry / Electronics / Applied Physics / Biotechnology)
or
• MCA - 1st Class

For SRFs :
• M. Tech. (Disciplines: Chemical Engg., / Mechanical Engg. / Metallurgy / Computer Science /
Computer Engg / Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engg./ Polymer Technology / Food
Technology / Biotechnology).
or
• BE / B Tech with 2 years of relevant research experience
(Disciplines : Chemical Engg., / Mechanical Engg. / Metallurgy / Computer Science /
Computer Engg / Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engg)
or
• M.Sc - 1st Class with 2 years of relevant research experience
(Disciplines : Physics / Chemistry / Electronics / Applied Physics / Biotechnology)

For RAs :

• Ph. D in Chemistry / Physics / Material Science
(with research topic in condensed matter science / neutron or x-ray scattering / experimental
high energy physics / astrophysics / nuclear physics / magnetism / computational chemistry /
computational material science / computational physics / inorganic or organic or general
chemistry )
The research fellows depending on the discipline will be associated with in one of the following areas of
research such as Lasers & Plasma systems, Accelerator based experiments, Detectors, neutron/x-ray
scattering, high energy physics, astrophysics, beamline development and utilization, instrument
development for accelerator safety, inorganic & organometallic chemistry, multi-ferroic materials,
surface modified colloids, corrosion, diffusion studies & phase analysis, polymeric/ceramic membrane
development, packaging material development, chemical process development, separation science,
friction stir welding, NDE techniques, CAD/CAM software validation & verification, parallelization of
scientific software, encryption & security management, computer simulation of shock wave propagation
etc.
B. Nationality/Age: Indian nationals with the following age limits are eligible to apply.
Age Limit : As on 1st January 2009, the candidate should not exceed the following age criterion.
with BE / B.Tech qualification - 26 years
with MSc/MCA qualification - 28 years
with M.Tech qualification - 28 years
with Ph.D qualification - 30 years
The age criterion is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates. The
SC/ST /OBC certificate should be as per the standard format.
SELECTION PROCEDURE / APPOINTMENT
Applications will be screened and candidates found suitable will be called to appear for an interview in
Mumbai. Preference will be given to those candidates whose research interest and work experience has
relevance to the mandate of DAE. Outstation candidates will be paid sleeper class (ordinary) train fare or
actual fare, whichever is less. Candidates are advised to come prepared to stay in Mumbai for 2 to 3 days as
a few short listed candidates will be asked to undergo a medical examination on the day following the
interview. Final selection will be made from among the short listed candidates found medically fit. The
selected candidates will be offered Fellowship at BARC for an initial period of up to 3 years which may be
extendable by another 2 years based on performance and requirement in the Department.
HOW TO APPLY
a) The application should be preferably be typewritten on a plain paper as per the pro-forma given in the
advertisement for only one of the subjects listed above. Multiple applications received would be
rejected.
b) Attach only photocopies of the following documents/ certificates duly attested by a Gazetted Officer/
Head of the Institute (Do not enclose original certificates).
i) All degree certificates and mark sheets starting with the eligibility qualification.
iii) Proof of date of birth e.g. CBSE/ HSC/ SSC/ Matriculation certificate.
iv) SC/ ST/ OBC certificate, if applicable, as per the prescribed format.
c) Enclose a self addressed envelope (size 5”x7”) with complete addresses including PIN code.
d) Affix one passport size photograph on the top right corner of the application and enclose one spare
photograph inside the envelope indicated at “c” above. Append your signatures across both the
photographs.

e) Postal Order/Demand Draft of Rs.100/- as application fee drawn in favour of Accounts Officer, BARC
payable at Mumbai. SC/ST candidates are exempted from application fee.
f) Persons working under the Central/ State Government/ Public Sector Undertakings should submit their
application through proper channel.
g) Send application to the following address only by Registered or Speed Post of Indian Postal Services
and preserve the receipt for future reference.
Deputy Establishment Officer (R-IV),
(Scheme : BARC Research Fellows under XI Plan Projects)
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,
4th floor, Central Complex,
Trombay, Mumbai-400085.

http://www.barc.gov.in/webpages/recruitment/r5.pdf

Singapore - NTU PhD Scholarship in Solar Energy Research

A PhD research scholarship is available for a grant-funded research project in low concentration CPV (Concentrating Photovoltaic) systems. The project will be focused on
(i) Characterising and developing statistical models for Singapore’s insolation (solar radiation) profile;
(ii) Developing effective diffuse radiation aware models for low concentration CPV systems.

Qualifications

• A first class honours degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related discipline
• A masters degree in a modelling related field would be an advantage
• A background in solar energy would be an advantage

Applications
Interested applicants should email their interest (including a CV) to:

Assoc. Prof. Douglas Maskell
School of Computer Engineering,
Nanyang Technological University,
Email: asdouglas[ at ]ntu.edu.sg

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

http://www.getscholarship.net/1405/singapore-ntu-phd-scholarship-in-solar-energy-research

NATIONAL BRAIN RESEARCH CENTRE(NBRC); Last Date: 16-03-09

NATIONAL BRAIN RESEARCH CENTRE(DEEMED UNIVERSITY

NBRC Admissions 2009 (Ph.D and Integraged Ph.D in Neurosciences)

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NBRC is a premier institute with an objective to pursue research in the frontier areas of Neuroscience to understand brain function in health and disease. Research areas include Molecular, Cellular, Systems, Cognitive, Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience. Details of research activities are available at www.nbrc.ac.in

Ph.D in Neuroscience

Eligibility
Master's degree or equivalent in any branch of Science such as Life Science / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications / Pharmacy / Veterinary Science / Psychology . OR
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering / Technology / Medicine. OR
Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering / Technology / Medicine.
Candidates appearing in their final year of qualifying examination are eligible to apply.
Candidates who have qualified for JRF in CSIR/UGC/ICMR/ICSSR/DBT-JRF or any other equivalent national examination are encouraged to apply.

Integrated Ph.D in Neuroscience
NBRC has an integrated Ph.D Programme in Neuroscience for exceptionally meritorious and motivated students with a goal to provide seamless transition from classroom training to high quality research in challenging areas of neuroscience. On successful completion of the entire programme the students will be given both M.Sc and Ph.D degrees.
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any branch of Science such as Life Science / Physics / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications / Pharmacy / Veterinary Science / Psychology. OR
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering / Technology / Medicine.
Candidates appearing in their final year of qualifying examination are eligible to apply

General Information for Ph.D / Integrated Ph.D applicants
Note :
Only the candidates with a track record of atleast 60% marks in 10th and 12th and 55% in the qualifying examination will be considered. However the cut-off mak for calling the candidates for interview will depend on the number of applications received. Mere fulfillment of minimum requirement will not entail a candidate to be called for the interview.
Candidates appearing for the final year of qualifying examination have to submit proof of having qualified in the examination latest by 31st July 2009. If selected, it will be provisional and subject to production of proof of qualifying in the respective examination with desired percentage.
Candidates claiming equivalence to any of the degrees or examinations carrying fellowships mentioned in this advertisement will have to furnish satisfactory proof from appropriate authority. It is upto NBRC to accept it or not. No correspondence would be entertained in this regard
Concessions / Reservations to SC/ST and PH candidates will be as per Government of India / UGC / NBRC Policy.
The candidates are encouraged to apply through on-line registration facility available at the NBRC website www.nbrc.ac.in. The candidates submitting their applications on-line should send the demand draft and copies of certificates by post along with the copy of acknowledgement duly printed for having filled-in application online to complete the application process.
Application forms can be downloaded from the NBRC website (www.nbrc.ac.in), and the same is also available with the Academics Section, NBRC which can be collected in person or obtained through post /courier by sending a demand draft of Rs. 50/- (non-refundable) drawn in favour of Director, NBRC payable at Manesar/Gurgaon. This is only towards courier/postal charges; seperate amount as mentioned in the following para has to be paid towards Fee.
Completed application forms along with copies of proof of qualifying examination, one passport size photograph and non-refundable fee (Rs. 750/- for the candidates applying online and Rs. 850/- for the candidates applying offline only. Rs. 200/- for SC/ST candidates applying through both online or offline) in the form of demand draft in favour of Director, NBRC payable at Manesar/Gurgaon shold be sent to the Registrar, National Brain Research Centre, NH-8, Manesar - 122050, Haryana latest by 16th March 2009.
Incomplete application forms will not be considered and will summarily be rejected. Also application form is to be sent in duplicate.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a two-tier interview at NBRC. Train fare for ordinary sleeper class from the nearest railway station will be paid to the candidates attending the interview, on production of tickets. Selection will be based on performance in the interview. The dates of interview will be intimated later and also be placed on our website. Decision of the screening/selection committee will be final and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. Selected candidates will be eligible for scholarship as per rules and may be provided hostel accommodation on sharing basis.


IMPORTANT DATES
Opening of Online Application Form: 10th February 2009
For online applicants:Last date for the testimonials (certificates/drafts etc.,) along with printed online acknowledgement receipt to reach NBRC 16th March 2009
For offline applicants:Application is to be sent in duplicate Last date for off-line applications to reach NBRC: 16th March 2009
Tentative dates of interview: May / June 2009

Admissions at The Indian Institute of Science (IISc); Last Date: 23-03-09

Admissions at The Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is pleased to announce Admissions to the following:

Research program - Doctoral (Ph D) and Master’s (M Sc [Engg]) in 29 departments/ centres/ units. In addition, a doctoral (Ph D) program is available in 6 interdisciplinary areas.

Admission to Ph D in Engineering is open to candidates with BE /B Tech/M Sc degree.

Refer to Chapter 1 on pages 5-20 for details of various disciplines, eligibility requirements and selection procedures

Course program - (ME/M Tech/M Des) in 16 disciplines:

Refer to Chapter 2 on pages 21-27 for details of various disciplines, eligibility requirements and selection procedures

Integrated Ph D program in 4 disciplines:

Refer to Chapter 3 on pages 29-33 for details of various disciplines, eligibility requirements and selection procedures

Candidates should go through the requirement of basic qualifications carefully and satisfy themselves that they fulfill all the eligibility criteria.

Candidates should fill in the Basic Data Sheet (BDS) and the Application Form by carefully following the instructions provided.

Candidates who wish to apply for both research and course programs should obtain two numbers of Information Brochure and submit separate sets of Basic Data Sheet and an appropriate Application Form for each program.

For each program (Research, Course and Integrated PhD) only one application will be entertained. Duplicate applications for the same program will be automatically rejected.

Candidates applying for -

a research program may indicate preferences upto 3 departments /centers /
units including interdisciplinary areas.

course programs may indicate preferences upto 5 disciplines.

an Integrated Ph D program may indicate preferences upto 4 disciplines.


Refer to Chapter 6 on pages 75-80 for detailed instructions for filling up the Basic Data Sheet and Chapter 7 on page 97-102 for the Application Form

Application Form with incomplete / incorrect information will be rejected.

The completed BDS and Application Form should be enclosed in the envelope provided and should reach

The Deputy Registrar (Academic)
Admissions Unit
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore 560012

on or before March 23, 2009. The last date prescribed for the receipt of Application Forms cannot be extended for any reason.

Online Application submission. The steps to be taken for online submission of application:
The candidate should obtain a demand draft (DD) for the amount of the application fee (Rs.500/- for the general category and Rs.250/- for the SC/ST/PH category), drawn in favour of the Registrar, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
Subsequently visit our website www.iisc.ernet.in/admissions to fill up the online application form for the appropriate program.
Candidates are required to send the print out of the online application form duly signed, with the Demand Draft or the online payment slip and affixing the photographs, to the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Admissions Unit, Indian Institute Science, Bangalore 560 012 so as to reach within March 23, 2009.
Candidates who opt to write the IISc Entrance Test must take the print out of the Admit Card and carry the same to the venue of the Entrance Test.

Please visit our website www.iisc.ernet.in/admissions for the following information: (a) acknowledgement of receipt of applications, (b) list of candidates called for entrance test, (c) list of candidates called for interview, and (d) list of selected candidates.

The Admit Card for the IISc Entrance Test 2009 will be sent to the eligible candidates by post at least 2 weeks ahead of the scheduled date of the Entrance Test. In case you do not receive the admit card within this time, you are required to ascertain your eligibility for the Entrance Test, either from our Website or by contacting the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Admissions Unit, IISc. After confirmation, you may download the Admit Card from the website.

Interview letters will be sent by post to the short-listed candidates about 2 weeks ahead of the date of interview. In case you do not receive the letter within this time, you are required to ascertain your eligibility for the interview, either from our website or by contacting the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Admissions Unit, IISc. After confirmation, you may proceed to the Institute to attend the interview(s) on the indicated date(s) with all the relevant documents.

For all the correspondence regarding admissions, the application number should be quoted.

Please note that the receipt of an Admit Card for the Entrance Test 2009 or call letter for interview does not confer any right upon the applicant for admission to the Institute.

Please note that concealing/misrepresenting information of any sort will lead to automatic cancellation of admission even after selection/admission.

In case any claim or dispute arises in respect of admission 2009-2010, it is hereby made absolutely clear that the Courts and Tribunals in Bangalore and Bangalore alone shall have the exclusive jurisdiction to entertain and settle any such dispute or claim made on or before 30.9.2009.



General Information - regarding Scholarships, Fees, Reimbursement of Travelling expenses, Concessions for SC/ST, facilities available in the campus etc..



Important Dates

Last date for issue of Application forms (at select Canara Banks and IISc) and closure of website for submission of online application: March 18, 2009
Last date for receipt of completed Application forms both offline and online (hard copy).
March 23, 2009
IISc Entrance Test: April 26, 2009

The International Doctorate Program “NanoBioTechnology

The International Doctorate Program NanoBioTechnology

The International Doctorate Program “NanoBioTechnology” offers doctoral scholarships for outstanding graduate students, starting on October 1st, 2009. Successful candidates will work in the stimulating interdisciplinary environment of the Center for NanoScience(CeNS) based in Munich and become members of the Elite Network of Bavaria. The PhD students will be supervised by principal investigators of CeNS and will be affiliated with the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (LMU), the Technical University Munich (TUM) or the University of Augsburg. The recommended duration of the PhD is 3 years.

Requirements

Applicants should hold a Bachelor Degree or equivalent in either the field of physics, chemistry or life sciences and should have finished or prepare for a Master Degree in one of the same fields to be concluded no later than summer 2009. Excellent grades and a very good command of the English language are important prerequisites. We furthermore expect strong scientific motivation and interest in the activities of the doctoral program and interdisciplinary research.

How to Apply

Applications for the program must be submitted together with a statement of interest in one specific PhD project offered by a principal investigator of CeNS. A list of openings for PhD projects is available below. Further PhD projects might be arranged in direct agreement with a group leader of CeNS. For your application, two letters of reference are required. Templates are available for download. The letters should be sent by email to the program office by the referees and not by the applicant!

Applications for the scholarships are only possible via our online application tool.
The deadline for applications is March 31st, 2009!

IMPRS-SurMAT, Germany; Last Date: 28-02-2009

International Max Planck Research School for Surface and Interface Engineering (IMPRS-SurMat)

The IMPRS-SurMat represents a unique cooperative effort involving the Max Planck Institute for Iron Research (MPIE) in Duesseldorf, the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research in Muelheim, and the Ruhr University (RUB) in Bochum. In addition, three research departments from Xiamen University in China, the Department of Materials at the University of Science and Technology, Beijing, and Fudan University, Shanghai closely cooperate with SurMat. The main research objective of the IMPRS-SurMat is to correlate the chemical structure, morphology and mechanical properties of heterogeneous surfaces and buried interfaces with functional properties of the materials and to optimize them by means of advanced surface modification technologies.

The IMPRS-SurMat covers topics ranging from fundamental scientific issues to engineering applications. This includes topics such as material stability (corrosion and interfacial adhesion), local reactivities on heterogeneous surfaces (corrosion and heterogeneous catalysis), and the sophisticated tailoring of surfaces by thin film and nano-structuring techniques. The laboratories within the IMPRS-SurMat consist of the most modern surface and interface analytical techniques and surface technologies.

Students holding either an excellent Master's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Geo-Science or related subjects can apply for admission.

You will find more information about IMPRS SurMat School as well as about the Max Planck Society at our web site:

Contact and further detail: http://www.imprs-surmat.mpg.de/
International Max Planck Research School for Surface and Interface Engineering
IMPRS-SurMat
Max Planck Institute for Iron Research (MPIE)
Max Planck Str. 1
40237 Duesseldorf, Germany

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI); Last Date: 27-03-2009

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata

Indian Statistical Institute invites applications for the following programmes from the candidates having qualifications as shown against each programme. Stipend/Fellowship as mentioned against each programme will be available to the deserving candidates.

1. 3-year B.Stat. (Hons.) : Successful completion of 10+2 years of Higher Secondary Education or equivalent with Mathematics and English. Stipend Rs. 800/- per month. (Offered at Kolkata).

2. 3-year B.Math. (Hons.) : Successful completion of 10+2 years of Higher Secondary Education or equivalent with Mathematics and English. Stipend Rs. 800/- per month. (Offered at Bangalore).

Candidates for the above two programmes, who have qualified for the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad test, conducted by the National Board for Higher Mathematics, Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India, need not sit for the written test; such candidates would be directly called for interview. However, such candidates are required to apply in the prescribed application form.

3. 2-year M.Stat. : 3 - year Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as full subject, or a B. Stat./B. Math. degree from the Indian Statistical Institute or
a Statistician’s Diploma/ Senior Diploma in Statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute. Stipend Rs.1200/- per month.

(The first year of B- and NB- Streams of M. Stat. are held at Kolkata and Applications Specialization, if offered, is held at Delhi).

4. 2-year M.Math. : 3-year Bachelor’s degree or a B.E./B.Tech. degree, with Mathematics and an exceptionally strong background in Analysis and Abstract Algebra or a B.Stat./B.Math. degree from the Indian Statistical Institute. Stipend Rs. 1200/- per month. (Offered at Bangalore).

5. 2-year Master of Science (M.S.) in Quantitative Economics : 3-year Bachelor’s degree in Economics / Mathematics / Statistics/ Physics or a B.Stat. degree from the Indian Statistical Institute. Engineering graduates are also eligible. Candidates should have knowledge of Economics and Mathematics at the B.A./B.Sc. pass level. Stipend Rs.1200/- per month (Offered at Kolkata & Delhi).

6. 2-year Master of Science (M.S.) in Library and Information Science : 3-year Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. The candidates must have secured at least 60% marks in the Bachelors’ degree. Stipend Rs. 1200/- per month. (Offered at Bangalore).

7. 2-year M.Tech. in Computer Science : (i) Master's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/ Physics/ Electronic Sciences/ Computer Science/Computer Applications/Information Technology or, (ii) Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or any other qualification considered equivalent (such as AMIE or, GRAD-IETE or, DOEACC ‘B’ Level). Stipend Rs. 5000/- per month. (Offered at Kolkata).

A candidate with a valid GATE score above a threshold (to be decided by the Selection Committee) in his/her own subject would be directly called for interview. However, such candidates are required to apply in the prescribed application form.

8. 2-year M.Tech. in Quality, Reliability and Operations Research : (i) Master's degree in Statistics or Master's degree in Mathematics with Probability and Statistics as major subjects or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent or PG diploma in SQC & OR from the Indian Statistical Institute and (ii) Knowledge of Mathematics at graduate level and knowledge of Physics and Chemistry at Higher Secondary level. Stipend Rs. 5000/- per month. (Offered at Kolkata).

A candidate who was asked to discontinue any of the above programmes is not eligible for readmission to the same programme.

9. Junior Research Fellowships :
(a) Statistics : (i) A good academic record with M.Stat., M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Statistics or, (ii) outstanding mathematical maturity with B.Stat./B.Math., B.A./B.Sc. or equivalent degree with Statistics as the main subject.

(b) Mathematics : (i) A good academic record with M.Stat., M.Math., M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics or, (ii) outstanding mathematical maturity with B.Stat./B.Math., B.A./B.Sc. or equivalent degree with Mathematics as the main subject.

(c) Quantitative Economics : (i) A good academic record with M.S.(QE), M.Stat., M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Statistics/ Mathematics / Economics/ Econometrics or, (ii) outstanding mathematical maturity with B.A./B.Sc. degree with Economics as the main subject. A candidate possessing a Master's degree in any subject with Mathematics/Statistics at B.A./B.Sc. (Pass) level is also eligible.

(d) Computer Science : A good academic record with M.E./ M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Electronics/ Telecommunication/ Radio Physics/ Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering/Microwave Communications/ Information Technology/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology with Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the graduate level or a good academic record with M.Sc./ M.C.A./ M.A. or equivalent degree in Physics/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Electronic Sciences/Computer Science/ Atmospheric Science/ Information Technology/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology with Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the graduate level. Outstanding candidates having B.E./ B.Tech./ equivalent degree in the above subjects will also be eligible.

(e) Quality, Reliability and Operations Research : A good academic record with M. Tech./M.E./ M.S/M. Phil or equivalent degree in Quality/Reliability/Operations Research or a good academic record with M. Stat./M. Sc./M.A. or equivalent degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Physics with Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the graduate level. Outstanding candidates having B.E./B. Tech./equivalent degree in the above subjects will also be eligible.

(f) Biological Anthropology : A good academic record with M.Sc. in Anthropology (with specialization in Physical/Biological Anthropology)/Human Biology/ Human Genetics/ Genetics/ Molecular Genetics/ Biotechnology .

(g) Physics and Applied Mathematics : A good academic record with M.Sc. in Physics / Mathematics / Statistics.

(h) Agriculture & Ecology : A good academic record with M.Sc. in Botany (with specialization in Plant Physiology/Biochemistry)/ Environmental Science/Microbiology/Zoology/Physiology.

(i) Sociology : A good academic record with M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Sociology/ Economics/ Agricultural Economics or any other subject in Social Sciences.

(j) Human Genetics : A good academic record with M. Sc. in Biochemistry/Biophysics/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/ Genetics/ Human Genetics/ Zoology.

(k) Psychology : A good academic record with M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology/Applied Psychology.

(l) Demography : A good academic record with Master’s degree in Statistics/Demography/Economics/ Population Science/Population Studies/ Applied Mathematics.

(m) Library and Information Science : A good academic record with Associateship in Documentation and Information Science of the Indian Statistical Institute or INSDOC or Master’s degree in Library and Information Science with at least 55% marks in undergraduate and post graduate degree programmes.

Fellowship for 9(a) to 9(m) : i) applicants with M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent : Rs. 14000/- per month and ii) others : Rs. 12000/- per month. A special fellowship of Rs. 15000/- per month is also available for outstanding candidates in each of the subjects: (i) Statistics, (ii) Mathematics, (iii) Computer Science, and (iv) Quantitative Economics.

Details are available in the Prospectus. 9(a) and 9(b) are offered at Kolkata, Delhi & Bangalore; 9(c) is offered at Kolkata and Delhi; 9(e) is offered at Kolkata, Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai; 9(f) is offered at Kolkata & Hyderabad; 9(m) is offered only at Bangalore. Remaining JRF programmes are offered only at Kolkata.
Selection of candidates is based on academic record, written tests and interviews conducted by the Institute.

Due consideration is given to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged candidates for all programmes from 1 to 8 above (excluding Junior Research Fellowship programmes ).

Detailed procedures for selection of the candidates who have been offered Junior Research Fellowships by the CSIR/ NBHM are available in the prospectus. Limited hostel facilities are available. Candidates who are due to complete the qualifying examinations before 01 July 2009 may also apply.

Prospectus and application form can be obtained from the following offices of Indian Statistical Institute by post or in person:

(a) Dean of Studies, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 B. T. Road, Kolkata 700 108,

(b) Head, Delhi Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 7, S.J.S. Sansanwal Marg, Near Qutab Hotel, Opposite Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi 110 016,

(c) Head, Bangalore Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, R. V. College P.O., Bangalore 560 059,

(d) Head, SQC & OR Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 110 Nelson Manickam Road (1st floor), Aminjikarai, Chennai 600 029,

(e) Head, SQC & OR Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Street No. 8, Habshiguda, Hyderabad 500 007, by paying an amount of Rs. 450/-(Rs. 225/- for reserved categories) in cash (from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on working days from Monday to Friday) or by bank draft drawn in favour of “Indian Statistical Institute” payable at Kolkata (proper). Request for application forms should have mailing address in CAPITALS.

Postal orders, Money orders and Cheques will not be accepted.
Prospectus, Application form and Sample Questions are also available on our website http://www.isical.ac.in/~deanweb in PDF format. Candidates who want to send the downloaded application form should read carefully the instructions given in the website before filling in the application form.

Important dates
Distribution of Prospectus and Application Form : 10 February 2009 to 06 March 2009
Last date for receiving completed Application Form : 27 March 2009
Date of Selection Test (India and abroad) : 10 May 2009

For more details visit www.isical.ac.in

PhD at JNCASR, Bangalore; Last Date: 21-03-2009

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore invites applications for
Ph. D, Integrated Ph. D, M. S. (Engg.) and M. Sc. by research - (Biological Sciences) for academic session 2009-2010

The Research Programmes are available in the following Units

Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit
Engineering Mechanics Unit
Evolutionary and Organismal Biology Unit
Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit and
Theoretical Sciences Unit

Ph.D Eligibilty:
Candidates with an M Sc., B E, B Tech, M E, M Tech or MBBS are eligible to apply; the specific requirements for each Unit are available at http://www.jncasr.ac.in . They should have at least 50% in their highest University examination, and should also have qualified in the GATE / UGC - CSIR - NET, JRF / ICMR, JRF / JEST / or any other advanced entrance examination. Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/ Medicine, however, do not require a qualifying exam. (Typically the selected candidates are either CSIR qualified or have GATE/JEST percentile score of 90 or above).
M.S. (Engg.) / M.S. Eligibilty
Candidates with an M Sc., B E, B Tech, M E, M Tech or MBBS are eligible to apply; the specific requirements for each Unit are available at http://www.jncasr.ac.in. They should have at least 50% in their highest University examination, and should also have qualified in the GATE / UGC - CSIR - NET, JRF / ICMR, JRF / JEST / or any other advanced entrance examination. Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/ Medicine, however, do not require a qualifying exam.

Integrated Ph. D. Eligibilty
This programme is offered only in the area of Materials Science. Candidates will be selected through an entrance test consisting of written examination (multiple choice questions) on chemistry, physics and mathematics followed by an oral examination. Students who have passed a Bachelor's degree in any branch of science or engineering or are appearing for final exam this year are eligible to apply, provided they secure a minimum of 55% marks in their degree.

How to Apply?
Candidates are requested to apply online The links are available at http://www.jncasr.ac.in/admit/index.php?admit_id=22
If needed, application form is available through post also, candidates can write to the following address :
The Asst. Coordinator ;
Academic Section ;
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research ;
Jakkur ;
Bangalore 560 064.

Last date:
For Integrated Ph.D programme in Materials science: 06.03.2009
For all other programmes : 21st March 2009.