Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
Post Doctoral Fellowships 2012
Applications are invited for Institute Post Doctoral Fellowships (PDF) at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). The research work during the postdoctoral period can be in areas that are of interest, both to the Post doctoral fellows and IIT Madras. Applications are received throughout the year.
Eligibility:
Candidates with a PhD Degree or who have submitted their theses for the PhD degree in appropriate disciplines and with consistently good academic record and research potential can apply for the PDF positions in any case within five years after completion of PhD.
The candidates selected for the PDF will be pursuing independent research at the Institute. However, they will be attached to an appropriate Department depending on the postdoctoral research and will be associated with a faculty member of the department who will essentially perform the role of a collaborator. Candidates who obtained their doctoral degree from IIT Madras can also apply for the PDF. However, it is desirable that such candidates if selected will be associated with a faculty member other than their PhD supervisor/s.
Age Limit:
The age limit for applicants for the PDFs will be maximum of 35 years (relaxable by 5 years for women and reserved category).
Duration:
The duration of the fellowship will be initially for a period of 2 years, extendable for a further period of one more year based on the progress of the Post Doctoral fellow and the recommendation of the Department.
Fellowship Grant:
Fellowship Amount: Rs.30,000 - 35,000 pm Consolidated
Accommodation: Suitable campus accommodation as per IIT norms if available may be provided.
Contingency Grant: A contingency grant of Rs.1,00,000 per annum will be provided to the postdoctoral fellow for research purposes.
Application Forms:
Applications can be downloaded from the link:
http://www.iitm.ac.in/downloads/academic/Application3032011.pdf
The applications should be sent (through proper channels in case of the employed candidates) to the following address: The Deputy Registrar (Academic), Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai - 600 036.
A detailed research proposal has to be submitted along with the application. At least two letters of recommendation / reference from peers regarding the research capabilities and other attributes of the applicant must be submitted along with the application.
The filled up application form should have the following enclosures:
a) A two page write-up on the intended Research work at IITM.
b) At least two letters of recommendations / reference from peers regarding the research capabilities and other attributes.
c) No objection certificate / relief certificate from the present employer (if currently employed)
d) Photocopies of the Degree certificates.
e) Photocopies of two best journal papers.
Invitation for interview will be sent by the respective departments if found suitable after scrutinizing the application.
For details, logon to the website link:
http://www.iitm.ac.in/downloads/academic/InstitutePostDoctoralFellowshipatIITMadras18820101.pdf
Post Doctoral Fellowships 2012
Applications are invited for Institute Post Doctoral Fellowships (PDF) at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). The research work during the postdoctoral period can be in areas that are of interest, both to the Post doctoral fellows and IIT Madras. Applications are received throughout the year.
Eligibility:
Candidates with a PhD Degree or who have submitted their theses for the PhD degree in appropriate disciplines and with consistently good academic record and research potential can apply for the PDF positions in any case within five years after completion of PhD.
The candidates selected for the PDF will be pursuing independent research at the Institute. However, they will be attached to an appropriate Department depending on the postdoctoral research and will be associated with a faculty member of the department who will essentially perform the role of a collaborator. Candidates who obtained their doctoral degree from IIT Madras can also apply for the PDF. However, it is desirable that such candidates if selected will be associated with a faculty member other than their PhD supervisor/s.
Age Limit:
The age limit for applicants for the PDFs will be maximum of 35 years (relaxable by 5 years for women and reserved category).
Duration:
The duration of the fellowship will be initially for a period of 2 years, extendable for a further period of one more year based on the progress of the Post Doctoral fellow and the recommendation of the Department.
Fellowship Grant:
Fellowship Amount: Rs.30,000 - 35,000 pm Consolidated
Accommodation: Suitable campus accommodation as per IIT norms if available may be provided.
Contingency Grant: A contingency grant of Rs.1,00,000 per annum will be provided to the postdoctoral fellow for research purposes.
Application Forms:
Applications can be downloaded from the link:
http://www.iitm.ac.in/downloads/academic/Application3032011.pdf
The applications should be sent (through proper channels in case of the employed candidates) to the following address: The Deputy Registrar (Academic), Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai - 600 036.
A detailed research proposal has to be submitted along with the application. At least two letters of recommendation / reference from peers regarding the research capabilities and other attributes of the applicant must be submitted along with the application.
The filled up application form should have the following enclosures:
a) A two page write-up on the intended Research work at IITM.
b) At least two letters of recommendations / reference from peers regarding the research capabilities and other attributes.
c) No objection certificate / relief certificate from the present employer (if currently employed)
d) Photocopies of the Degree certificates.
e) Photocopies of two best journal papers.
Invitation for interview will be sent by the respective departments if found suitable after scrutinizing the application.
For details, logon to the website link:
http://www.iitm.ac.in/downloads/academic/InstitutePostDoctoralFellowshipatIITMadras18820101.pdf
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