Government of
India
DEPARTMENT OF
ATOMIC ENERGY (DAE)
Bhabha Atomic
Research Centre
Ph.D.
Programme in Basic Sciences- 2015
Bhabha
Atomic Research Centre (BARC) invites applications for its Ph.D. programme in
Basic Sciences under the aegis of HBNI
Bhabha
Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is a premier Institution for Research &
Development (R&D). The Centre has been in the forefront of research in
Physical. Chemical and Life Sciences. Several of its state-of-the-art
laboratories and research facilities are unique to it.
BARC
offers a Ph.D. programme in Basic Sciences under the aegis of Homi Bhabha
National Institute (HBNI), a Deemed to be University. The Ph.D. programme at
BARC consists of one year of course work followed by research work leading to a
doctoral degree. A minimum performance in the prescribed course work,
corresponding to cumulative marks of 60% and not less than 50% marks in any individual
subject is one of the prerequisites for award of a Ph.D. degree.
Selection Process :
Selection
for the Ph.D. programme is a two-step process: Screening shall be on the basis
of the rank obtained / marks scored in the UGC-CSIR-JRF-NET. In addition, the
NET conducted by DBT, ICAR or ICMR will also be considered for Life Sciences.
Short-listed
candidates shall be called for interview to be conducted in July, 2015 at the
BARC Training School. Anushaktinagar, Mumbai - 400 094. Applicants called for
interview will be paid bus/ sleeper class train fare.
Eligibility
a.
Qualifying Degree and other academic qualifications:
Those
having M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Biology or related science subjects with
minimum 60%* marks in MSc as well as in BSc are eligible to apply.
*A
minimum of 60% marks means the marks as per the ordinances of the respective
university.
Applicants
in the Physical Sciences should have a MSc in Physics with Mathematics up to
BSc or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five years integrated
MSc.
Applicants
in the Chemical Sciences should have a MSc in Chemistry with Mathematics up to
XII std and Physics up to BSc or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case
of five years integrated MSc.
Applicants in the Life Sciences should have MSc in any one out of
Agriculture, Biochemistry, Microbiology. Molecular Biology. Biotechnology,
Genetics. Botany. Zoology. Plant Science. Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology,
Entomology. Food Technology, Animal Science. Life Sciences and Biosciences with
Physics or Chemistry or Biochemistry or Agriculture Chemistry up to BSc or at
subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five year integrated MSc.
Those whose final results of qualifying degree are
awaited can also apply. In the event of selection, mark sheet of final result
confirming eligibility as above, should be submitted by November 30, 2015.
b. Nationality: Applicant must be a citizen of
India.
c. Fellowship for undertaking Ph. D. Programme :
Candidates should have a valid fellowship for
undertaking Ph. D. work at BARC, available through the NET examinations
conducted by UGC-CSIR, DBT, ICAR or ICMR for pursuing the Ph. D. work.
How to Apply: Make two copies of the accompanying
application form, affix a passport size photo on each and mail to: BARC-Ph.D.
Programme in Basic Sciences-2015, DEO, Recruitment-IV, Training School Complex,
Anushaktinagar, Mumbai - 400 094.
The last date for receiving application is June 1, 2015.
The list of candidates short-listed for interview
will be displayed on internet (www.hbni.ac.in) and the short-listed candidates
will be sent interview call letters/email by June 15, 2015. However, even if
you do not receive interview call letter, you can come for the interview with a
print out of the list of short-listed candidates if your name figures in it,
with a copy of the application and proof of mailing it.
Important
Dates
Last date of receipt of application based on the scores of
above mentioned NET in Science Disciplines 1.06.2015
Interview Schedule to be displayed on website 15.06.2015
Selection Interview July 2015 Ph. D. Programme commencement
01.08.2015
Important : It may be noted that no accommodation
will be provided by BARC during the Ph. D. Programme and the JRFs have to make
their own arrangement for accommodation.
