Ministry of Science and Technology, Dept. of Biotechnology Govt,
of India
AWARD OF DBT-RESEARCH
ASSOCIATESHIP IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCES FOR CANDIDATES OF NORTH-EAST
REGION
Applications
are invited from Indian Nationals of North-East origin/region for the award of
"DBT-Research Associateship" for pursuing research in frontier areas
of Biotechnology and applied biology. The Associateship is tenable in
Research Institution/ Universities including non-profit R&D Institutions
within India. The Associateships are awarded under a program sponsored by the
Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of
India.
ELIGIBILITY
The
applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering or M.D. or M.S.
degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and
Life Sciences and a good academic record. The Associateship can be availed
within 3 years of the award of Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree; however, may be
relaxable in case of women (by 2 years) and in-service candidates. Those who
have already submitted the Ph.D./M.D./M.S. thesis are also eligible to apply
(attach proof of submission from the Registrar / Controller of examinations).
The applicants should be below the age of 40 years and 45 years in case of
women and in-service candidates. Persons already employed are also eligible to
apply. However, their applications should be, routed through their employers.
DETAILS OF THE AWARD
The
Research Associateship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a
period of 2 years. In exceptional cases, depending upon the progress of the
research, the Associateship may be extended upto 5 years. Each fellow would be
entitled to a stipend in the range of Rs.22,000-24,000/- per month and a
research contingency grant of Rs. 50,000 per year, payable to the host
Institution. Candidates who are yet to be awarded the Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree,
if selected, will be paid Rs. 18,000 per
month
till the award of the degree. The associate would also be entitled to HRA and
other benefits as per the DST guidelines applicable to Research Associateship.
The Associateships normally are not availed at the same Institution where
candidates have earned their Ph.D./M.D./ M.S. .degree. Candidates who are
already in regular employment can avail the Associateship during the period of
his/her sabbatical/study leave, in a different Institute/University.
The
candidates will be selected based on their C.V. and performance in the
interview. The interview will be teld at the Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore, in November 2013 and candidates called for interview will be
paid. II class railway (non-AC) / bus fare by the shortest route from their
home town. If the candidate accepts the Associateship, he/she must join the
host Institution/University within a month's time.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Candidates
may submit their application on plain paper alongwith bio-data, list of
publications (attach reprints of 2 important papers), copies of certificates
(B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D./M.D./M.S.), One page synopsis of Ph.D./M.D./M.S- thesis, 2
letters of recommendation (academic). The applicant is advised to propose
his/her place of work, name of the supervisor, enclose one page synopsis of
proposed research which must be compatible with the on-going research of the
proposed supervisor, and his/her consent for availing the Associateship. They
should also enclose a declaration stating that if selected for the
Associateship, he/she will complete the tenure of the Associateship. However,
they may be allowed to relinquish the Associateship only if accepting permanent
employment in India. Those who had applied previously need not apply.
Applications
should be addressed to:
Co-ordinator
DBT-Research Associateship Program, Department of Biochemistry, Indian
Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore - 560 012.
The
last date for the same is October 18, 2013 and
the envelope should be cleared marked as "DBT-Research
Associateship". For details please visit our website: http://www.sid.iisc.ernet.in/dbtpdf.html
Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Dept. of
Biotechnology Govt, of India
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