Dr. KS Krishnan Research Associateship (KSKRA) 2012

Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)

Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS)

Dr. KS Krishnan Research Associateship (KSKRA) 2012

Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) under the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) has invited applications from eligible candidates for DR. K.S.KRISHNAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP (KSKRA).

Research Associates selected under the KSKRA programme are given an opportunity to work on R&D programmes of national importance relevant to the DAE mandate in one of the following advanced research centres of the Department :

1. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai.

2. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam.

3. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore.

4. Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata.

5. Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Mumbai.

Selected candidates will be paid a stipend of Rs.26,000/- + benefits for a maximum period of 2 years. Anytime during the 2nd year of associateship, subject to satisfactory performance, the KSKRAs will be absorbed in one of the above given R&D units of DAE and appointed in the grade of Scientific Officer/  Engineer-D / E. The associateships are available in the following broad disciplines:

* Engineering : All Branches          

* Chemical Sciences 

* Physical Sciences  

* Biosciences               

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA :

A) Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience:

i) For Engineers: PhD degree in Engineering (Those who have submitted thesis for Ph.D. may also apply) or Master's degree in Engineering (M.Tech. / M.E. / M.S.) with a minimum of 2-year R&D experience after obtaining M.Tech./M.E./M.S. degree.

ii) For Scientists: Ph.D. degree in Science (Those who have submitted Ph.D. thesis may also apply).

All candidates must have a First Class at either Masters or Bachelors level. and must provide a list of publications in support of their R&D experience.

B) Nationality / Age: Indian nationals who are not more than 32 years as on 1st January in the year of the application. 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 prescribed format. Physically challenge persons are eligible for age relaxation of 5 years.

HOW TO APPLY :

a) The application should be preferably typewritten on a plain paper as per the pro-forma given in the link: http://www.barc.gov.in/webpages/brns/application24.doc 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 (for example Ph.D,MTech & BTech or PhD,MSc,BSc) certificate.

ii) GATE Score, GATE Subject and GATE Year or NET Qualification (optional).

iii) Proof of date of birth e.g. CBSE/ HSC/ SSC/ Matriculation certificate.

iv) SC/ ST/ OBC/ Physically Handicapped/ DODPKIA certificate, if applicable, as per the prescribed format.

c)  Affix one passport size photograph on the top right corner of the application and enclose one spare photograph inside the envelope as indicated. Append signatures across both the photographs.

d) Postal Order/Demand Draft of Rs.100/- as application fee drawn in favour of Accounts Officer, BARC payable at Mumbai. SC/ST, Persons with Disabilities, Women candidates and Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed In Action (DODPKIA) are exempted from application fee.

e) Persons working under the Central/ State Government/ Public Sector Undertakings should submit their application through proper channel.

f) Enclose 3 envelopes (size 5”x7”) with complete addresses including PIN code: One envelope for self with Phone Number and one each for the two referees along with the Phone Numbers who are familiar with candidates' work. For a letter to be sent to Hindi-belt in India, the address on the envelope should be written in Hindi.

g) On the left hand corner of envelope, clearly mark candidates' Subject Code Number and inscribe KSKRA with application due date.

h) Send application by Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due Card to the Deputy Establishment Officer (R-IV), 4th floor, Central Complex, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400085.

Due date for submission of applications is 25th June, 2012.

For further details, logon to : http://www.barc.ernet.in/webpages/brns/brns_fellowship.html