RAJIV GANDHI CENTRE FOR
BIOTECHNOLOGY (RGCB)
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
RGCB POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
FOR RESEARCH IN VENOUS DISEASES
RGCB has regular openings for
post-doctoral training in select programs of Disease Biology and Plant
Biotechnology. This programme is an ideal platform for young enthusiastic
post-docs looking for comprehensive training as a prelude to applying for
faculty positions in India and abroad. Two systems of post-doctoral training
are operational: 1. RGCB funded programme 2. Programmes funded by external
funding agencies.
Duration:
The post-doctoral training is
permitted for duration of three years on contract.
Subject areas:
Post Doctoral trainee positions
are normally for programs in Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes,
Infectious Diseases, Neurological disorders and Nanoscience-based platforms as
well as for Plant Biotechnology. However other relevant cases will also be
considered specifically on merit of the subject and work proposed.
Eligibility:
RGCB funded post-doctoral
programme
Candidates with a PhD degree or MD
degree are eligible to apply
Applicants should be below the age
of 32 years (may be relaxed in exceptional cases)
Externally funded post-doctoral
programme
RGCB will support applications
from candidates to apply for extra-mural grants/Research Associateship from
agencies such as DST (Fast Track, Women’s Program, etc), DBT (PDF, IYBA, etc),
ICMR, CSIR, etc. in the previously mentioned areas.
For both these programmes, RGCB
strongly discourages applications from candidates who have completed PhD from
any of its laboratories or worked previously as Research Fellows, Research
Associates or in any other research positions in RGCB. RGCB expects such
candidates to migrate to other institutes to further develop their skills and
not continue remain confined to the same institute environment. This condition
may be relaxed in a very few exceptional cases subject to a strong recommendation
from a duly appointed selection committee.
Mode of application &
Selection Procedure (applicable to RGCB funded and externally funded programmes
/ Associateship)
Interested applicants have to
submit a concept proposal (not more than 3 pages, explaining what they would
like to do) along with the prescribed application format (that can be
downloaded from this website) and two letters of reference (one of which must definitely
be from their PhD mentor). The concept proposal will be peer reviewed, and
short-listed applicants will be asked to make a presentation before a selection
committee. This committee will include the Director or his nominee as Chairman,
Dean, Professor of Eminence and two scientists nominated by the Director.
Additional external or internal experts may be included as needed. Candidates
with approved international or national fellowships (CSIR, ICMR, DBT, DST, etc)
obtained without going through this procedure (such as those wanting to
transfer to RGCB) will also have to make the presentation before the selection
committee.
Fellowship:
RGCB funded post-doctoral
programme: The selection committee, based on the applicant’s track record and
years of experience, will recommend the stipend amount
(ii) Externally funded
post-doctoral programme: As per the guidelines issued by the funding agency.
General Conditions:
Post-doctoral trainees will be
expected to plan and execute research programs with minimal supervision,
reporting directly to the Program Leader. They will also be expected to be a
mentor to PhD students, trainee students, research fellows and technical
support staff.
Selection to a post doctoral
training program, whether supported by the institute or through external
funding, will also depend on the institute’s assessment of the possible value
addition the candidate will bring in to RGCB’s R&D programs.
No faculty in RGCB is authorized
to forward or give consent for applications for funding to any form of
post-doctoral training in RGCB, directly to the funding agencies. All
post-doctoral candidate selections in RGCB will follow the above mentioned
guidelines.
Interested candidates may please
contact the Director at director@rgcb.res.in
The details of the award, application procedures and
selection process are posted on the institute website: www.rgcb.res.in
LAST DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATION IS APRIL 19, 2013
APPLICATION IS ALSO INVITED FOR CALL FOR CONCEPT PROPOSALS IN
NUTRITION BIOLOGY
For details visit: www.rgcb.res.in
LAST DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATION IS APRIL 19, 2013
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