PHYSICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (P.R.L) -JRF POST 2012

Ph.D. PROGRAMME 

Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) is a premier national research institution under the aegis of the Department of Space, Government of India. Founded in 1947 by Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai, PRL is known to be the “cradle of space sciences” in India. The laboratory has four campuses, located at Ahmedabad, Mt. Abu and Udaipur. The main campus in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad houses most areas of research activities with the exception of programmes in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Planetary Science & Exploration which are located at Thaltej campus in Ahmedabad. The astronomical and solar observatories are located at Mt. Abu and Udaipur, respectively. PRL offers Junior Research Fellowships leading to a Ph.D. degree in the following broad scientific areas: Astronomy & Astrophysics Solar Physics Geosciences Planetary Sciences & Exploration Space and Atmospheric Sciences Theoretical Physics Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) programme starts usually in the month of July/August every year.  Online submission for JRF 2012 programme will start from 05/01/2012.  Junior Research Fellowship - 2012 Advertisement   Online Submission  Eligibility criteria for applying to the JRF programme: M.Sc. in one of the following subjects: (1) Physics, Space Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry (Physical / Nuclear / Analytical), Geology, Geophysics, Ocean Sciences and Climate Sciences. (2) The candidate must have taken Physics and Mathematics at the Under Graduate level. (3) A minimum of 60% marks at Bachelor’s and Master’s level are required for all candidates. Age Limit: Not more than 25 years as on 31st December 2011 (i.e., born on or after 31.12.1986). Selection Procedure: All the invited candidates will appear in a written test. The level of test will be based on the Post Graduate syllabi of Indian Universities. Performance in the written test and the latest scores in JEST / GATE / UGC-CSIR NET - JRF, if available, will be considered for qualifying for personal interview that will follow. All the candidates are required to fill-in the PRL application form. Those who qualify in the interview will be selected as JRFs at PRL. Candidates whose results are awaited at the time of interview will be admitted provisionally. They will be confirmed admission in PRL subject to their securing at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination i.e. M.Sc. Fellowship and other relevant facilities being provided by PRL: Selected JRFs will be paid a fellowship of ` 16,000/- per month which will be raised to ` 18,000/- per month after two years, subject to a satisfactory academic review. A book grant of ` 7,500/- per year will be given for five years to purchase books that are relevant to the research work being carried out by the Research Fellow.

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DIAT- VACANCIES JRF AND SRF WALK IN INTERVIEW

DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 
(Deemed University), Girinagar, Pune-411 025
ISO 9001  Certified Institute
(An Autonomous Organisation fully funded by Department of
Defence  Research & Development, Ministry  of Defence)
AWARD OF  RESEARCH  FELLOWSHIPS -
WALK-IN-INTERVIEW/SELECTION MEETING
ADVT NO.  02/2011/JRF – SRF/DIAT (DU)                          
. A technical project sanctioned by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Bangalore is 
commissioned in the  Department of Electronics Engg., DIAT (DU), Pune-25.  A  ‘Walk-inInterview/Selection Meeting’   will be held at this Institute  on 26 Dec 2011 at 0930 hrs for selection 
of suitable/eligible candidates for award of  Research Fellowships under the mentioned project. The 
details/eligibility conditions for selection are given hereunder  :-


1. Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)
01 
(One) 
M. E. / M. Tech. (Communication Engg. / Electronics Engg. From recognized University) (CGPA6.5and above or 65% and above)  Exposure to MATLAB / LABVIEW Software, projectexperience from reputed Institutes/ Industrial unit.
Not to 
exceed
32 Years  

STIPEND: Rs. 22,000/-per month 
(@)
14 
months 


2 Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
01 
(One) 
M.Sc. (Electronics) / B. 
E. / B. Tech. 
(Electronics/  
Electronics &
Communication/ 
Communication 
Engineering from 
recognized University/ 
AICTE approved 
Technical Institute.
(CGPA  6.5 and above 
or 65% and above)  
Exposure to 
MATLAB / 
LABVIEW & 
Electronic 
Measuring 
instruments.
Not to 
exceed
28 Years  
(*)   
Rs. 
18,000/-
per 
month 
(@)
14 
months 
Note-1 : (*) ‘The crucial date’ for determining the upper age-limit is  26 Dec 2011 (i.e. last date of Walk-inInterview/Selection Meeting’).  Upper age-limit is relaxable up to 05 years in case of candidates belonging to 
Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes and up to 03  years in case of candidates belonging to OBC).
Note-2 : (@) In addition to the monthly stipend payable as mentioned above, HRA & Medical facilities shall be 
admissible as per rules and  a Contingency Grant up to Rs. 10,000/- per annum  shall also be admissible.  
2. An  ‘Aptitude Test’  for ascertaining the aptitude of the candidates for research will be conducted by an 
Expert Committee during the ‘Interview’.   
3. Interested candidates fulfilling the eligibility conditions for Research Fellowships as mentioned in Para 1  
above, may attend the ‘Walk-in-Interview/Selection Meeting’ at this Institute on  26 Dec 2011 at 0930 hrs, 
alongwith their original Certificates/Testimonials etc (together with a set of attested copies of each) for detailed 
scrutiny.  Candidates working in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies should produce a 
‘No Objection Certificate’ from the present employer. No TA will be paid for attending the  ‘Walk-inInterview/Selection Meeting’.  


4. It may please be noted that offer of Fellowship does not confer on the Fellows any right for absorption in 
DIAT (DU), Pune. It may be terminated at any time on one month’s notice.
5.  For further details/clarification, please contact this Institute on Telephone No. (020) 24389550/ 
24304035/ 24304037.  


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IISER PUNE INTEGRATED PHD

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune has initiated an Integrated Ph.D. Programme  for students
on completion of their B. Sc/B.Tech or equivalent degree from any recognized university/institute in India. At  present, the program will cover Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

The Integrated PhD programme is aimed to provide students with an opportunity for taking up research at an early stage of their higher studies. We invite applications from highly motivated students with an aptitude for research in basic sciences.

Selection to this programme would be made on the basis of a written examination and interview conducted at IISER, Pune.

• Commencement of IPhD -2012: 1st August 2012
• Entrance Examination dates for 2012 IPhD admissions: 28-29th January 2012 (Saturday/Sunday) 
• Venue for IPhD entrance examination: IISER Pune
• Last date of IPhD applications 31st December 2011

Online application form

Computational Nanoscience

This course will provide students with the fundamentals of computational problem-solving techniques that are used to understand and predict properties of nanoscale systems. Emphasis will be placed on how to use simulations effectively, intelligently, and cohesively to predict properties that occur at the nanoscale for real systems. The course is designed to present a broad overview of computational nanoscience and is therefore suitable for both experimental and theoretical researchers.
Specific examples of topics the course will cover are:

1. The central ideas behind a wide range of nanomaterials simulations methods
2. How to break down a nanoscale problem into its “simulatable” constituents, and then piece it back together
3. How to simulate the same thing in two different ways
4. How to know what you’re doing and why thinking is still important
5. The importance of connecting simulation directly with experiment
6. What to do with all of that data, and how to judge its accuracy and validity
7. Why the “multi-scale” modeling picture is critically important and also nonsense

While some aspects of the simulation methods such as numerical algorithms will be presented, there will be little if any programming required. Rather, we will emphasize the intelligent application (as opposed to “black box” use) of codes and methods, and the connection between the computer results and the physical properties of the problem.

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VSRP 2012 TIFR MAY 14-JUNE 6TH

The Visiting Students' Research Programme (VSRP-2012) will be held during the period May 14 to July 6, 2012.
Participants are paid a monthly stipend of Rs 7000/-, Sleeper class return railway fare and are provided with shared hostel accommodation.
Eligibility:   
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics Pre-final year students of
(1)  M.Sc. in Applied Maths, Astronomy, Biosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
(2)  B.E. / B.Tech with interest in Physics.
(3)  M.Pharm. , Medicine / Engineering.
(4)  Exceptionally bright B.Sc. students in Mathematics may be considered.   

Computer & Systems Sciences 
Pre-final year students of B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. / M.C.A. / M.E. / M.Tech.   

Last date for application  : January 6, 2012Reference Reports of applicants submitting online applications will be accepted till one week after the last date.

 

How to apply

Students are encouraged to apply online. 

IITB- PHOTOVOLTAIC CONFERENCE JAN 15-17

Solar Photovoltaics has emerged as an important area of research today. India has launched the important Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, and the USA the ambitious SunShot Program. Furthermore, India and the USA have agreed to collaborate on R&D in the area of Clean Energy, including solar photovoltaics.

The Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) is sponsoring a workshop on "Frontiers of Excellence in Photovoltaic Science and Technology" at IIT Bombay on January 15-17, 2012.The event consists of a one-day tutorial (co-sponsored by the National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education) on January 15, 2012, followed by the two-day workshop consisting of invited talks by eminent researchers from India and USA, on January 16-17, 2012.

The workshop aims to create platform to discuss developments in the areas of Silicon crystalline/Multi-crystalline solar cells, Thin film and earth abundant solar cells (CIGS, CdTe, CZTS, etc.), Nanostructures solar cells (nanowires/nanoparticles, multiexcitonic effects, etc.) and DSSC and Organic Solar Cells.

The intended audience is researchers from academic institutions and from industry, including Ph.D. students. Limited travel assistance for students will be available. Registrations are now open!! 

The workshop is co-organized by S. Guha (IBM, USA), S. Ramanathan (Harvard, USA), S.S.K.Iyer (IIT Kanpur, India), S. Mahapatra(IIT Bombay, India) and J. Vasi (IIT Bombay, India).

Last Date for Registration is December 26th, 2011

NIIST VACANCIES-

CSIR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 
(Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) 
Industrial Estate P.O, Pappanamcode 
Thiruvananthapuram-695 019 
Advt.No.09/2011®  


The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), 
Thiruvananthapuram, a premier Institute of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), 
India is engaged in five broad areas of research namely
 (i) Agroprocessing & Natural Products, 
(ii) Biotechnology, 
(iii) Chemical Sciences & Technology, 
(iv) Materials & Minerals and 
(v) Process 
Engineering & Environmental Technology.  
NIIST offers excellent infrastructure support, start-up 
research funding along with a vibrant environment to perform research in a unique interdisciplinary 
environment, wherein scientists enjoy a mix of individual freedom and collective scientific support to
undertake research of international quality.  The institute plans to induct 1 Principal Scientist, 8 
scientists, 1 Medical Officer and 1 Technical Officer with proven capabilities in the respective areas.   


1.Principal Scientist   
 NO.OF POST:01(One) 


Scale of pay:Rs.37400-67000, PB-4, Gr.Pay –Rs.8700/-  + Usual allowances 
 Age Limit : 45 years for Principal Scientist and 50 yrs for Sr.Principal Scientist  
(The selection Committee depending upon the performance of the candidate may choose to 
place the candidate in any of the Grade Pay within the Pay Band PB -4 subject to meeting 
the minimum eligibility criteria specified)
Sl. 
N
o.
Post No.  & 
reservation 
details
Essential 
Qualification 
Desirable Qualification Job Requirement
1  CSTD -1 
1 post 
(UR) 
Ph.D awarded in 
Physics/Solid State 
Physics with three 
years of post 
doctoral research 
experience in 
related areas. 
Six years of research 
experience in Fabrication 
and Characterization of 
organic Thin flm devices 
such as Photovoltaic 
devices, Light emitting 
diodes and organic thin 
film transistors 
Candidates would be required to 
set up all facilities required for 
successful implementation of the 
Sustainable energy programme 
of CSIR which include fabrication, 
characterization and testing of 
Dye-sensitized , quantum dot and 
organic-inorganic-hybrid solar 
cells and efficient lighting 
systems and devices under the 
CSIR Solar energy mission. The 
candidate is expected to take a 
lead role in these programmes in 
terms of infrastructure creation 
and knowledge generation.


2. SCIENTIST*  
NO.  OF POSTS: 8  (Eight) (SC-3, ST-2,UR-3)