Saturday, May 10, 2014

Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment KSCSTE, KSCSTE POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment KSCSTE,
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P.O, Thiruvananthapuram 695004


KSCSTE POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Applications have been invited by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P.O, Thiruvananthapuram 695004 for Post-Doctoral Fellowships in science subjects for those who have acquired a PhD degree with high quality research publications in reputed journals. The PDFs will engage in full time research work for 2 years in the relevant subject areas.

Who can apply:
Candidate should be a Keralite by birth / domicile.
Candidates should possess a PhD degree at the time of application.
Candidates should have published at least three research papers in a Science Citation Indexed Journal (SCI- journal).
Age should not be more than 40 years as on 1st January of the current year.

Features:
Each selected Post-Doctoral (PD) Fellow will be eligible for a monthly fellowship of Rs.25,000/- for two years. An annual contingent grant of Rs.50,000/- and 10% H.R.A also will be granted to the PD Fellows. The Post-Doctoral fellowship can be availed for research in an institution other than the department or institute anywhere in India where the candidate has undergone PhD work.

How to apply:
Eligible candidates may submit the application in the prescribed format with copies of certificates, training, age, educational qualifications, achievements, publications etc. The application should contain mailing address, contact number and e-mail ID. An undertaking from Head of any of the recognized Research Centres / Departments / Institutions stating that research facilities will be extended for the PDF fellow or they have no objection to allow the PDF to carry out the programme in the institution. Full detailed application in duplicate should reach the Executive Vice President, KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004 on or before 31st May 2014.

Application format can be downloaded from the link:

Supporting documents to be arranged in the form of
a. Detailed Resume
b. Age Proof
c. Attested copy of Master’s Degree
d. Attested copy of Doctoral Degree (if any)
e. List of publications.
f. One page abstract of research work done during PhD programme.
g. Detailed proposal of the proposed work.
h. Copies of at least 3 most important publications.
i. One page synopsis of proposed work
j. Consent letter from the Mentor
k. Consent letter from the head of the host institution (in the Application)
l. Declaration of the candidate (in the Application)

For details, see the link:

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