Friday, July 5, 2013

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Ph.D. Programme in Basic Sciences- 2013-2014



Government of India
DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY (DAE)

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Ph.D. Programme in Basic Sciences- 2013

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 and 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 for Physical and Chemical Sciences shall be on the basis of the rank obtained/marks scored in the UGC-CSIR-JRF NET. Screening for Life Sciences shall be on the basis of the rank obtained / marks scored in the UGC-CSIR-JRF NET or similar NET conducted by the DBT, ICAR or ICMR. Additional criteria based on previous academic performance in the MSc and/or BSc examinations may be used for screening.
Short-listed candidates shall be called for interview to be conducted in second half of July, 2013 at the BARC Training School, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai - 400 094.

Applicants called for interview will not be paid any train / bus 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 M.Sc. as well as in B.Sc. 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 M.Sc. in Physics with Physics and
Mathematics up to B.Sc. or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five years integratedM.Sc.
Applicants in the Chemical Sciences should have a M.Sc. in Chemistry with Mathematics up to XII std and Physics up to B.Sc. or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five years integrated M.Sc.
Applicants in the Life Sciences should have M.Sc. 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 B.Sc. or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five year integrated M.Sc.
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, 2013.

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-2013, DEO, Recruitment-IV, Training School Complex, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai - 400 094.

The last date for receiving application is July 29, 2013.

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 July 10, 2013. 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 29.07.2013
Interview Schedule to be displayed on website 12.08.2013
Selection Interview 20.08.2013 onwards
Ph. D. Programme commencement 02.09.2013

BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE Application Form for BARC- Ph.D. – 2013 CLICK HERE:   http://www.barc.gov.in/careers/vacancy161.pdf

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.

For details, see the link:  http://www.barc.gov.in/careers/vacancy161.pdf

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