Council of Scientific and Industrial Research,
Human Resource Development Group,
CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi -110 012
Fellows (SRFs), SRF (Extended), Research Associateships (RAs), Admissions 2011-2012
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Human Resource Development Group, CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi -110 012 has invited applications for selection as Senior Research Fellows (SRFs)/ SRF (Extended)/ Research Associateships (RAs)
A. SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
MSc/BE/BTech or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in SCI Journal and should have completed at least two years of post MSc/BE/BTech research experience as on the last date of application, as evidenced from fellowship/ associateship or from date of registration for Ph.D.
OR
MTech/ME or equivalent degree in engineering/technology with at least 60% marks.
OR
BE/BTech/BPharm or equivalent degree with at least 60% marks and two years research experience as on the last date of application.
OR
MBBS/BDS or equivalent with at least 60% marks and one year internship.
OR
BPharm/BVSc/BSc(Ag) or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in SCI Journal and should have completed at least three years research experience as on the last date of application, evidenced from fellowship/associateship or from date of registration for Ph.D.
OR
MVsc/MSc(Ag) or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in SCI Journal and should have at least one year research experience as on the last date of application, evidenced from fellowship / associateship or from date of registration for Ph.D.
OR
MPharm or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in SCI Journal and should have at least one year research experience as on the last date of application, evidenced from fellowship /associateship or from date of registration for Ph.D.
OR
MPharm or equivalent degree in pharmaceutical sciences with at least 60% marks.
STIPEND:
For Science disciplines: Rs. 18000/- per month for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year. For Medical/Veterinary/ Pharmacy, Engineering and equivalent disciplines: Rs. 18000/-p.m. for the 1st and 2nd year and Rs. 20,000/-p.m. for the 3rd and 4th year. In addition, each SRF will receive a contingent grant of a maximum Rs. 20,000/-p.a. The grant will be provided to the University/Institution with which the SRF will be affiliated. SRFs will be given Rs. 3000/- (lump sum) extra on submission of Ph.D thesis in e-form.
B. SRF (EXTENDED):
All those candidates who have submitted their PhD/MD/MS/MDS thesis can apply under this category. All such candidates must submit necessary documents issued by the University, as proof of their having submitted the thesis. In the absence of such documents, application will be rejected. The applicant must have at least one publication in standard refereed journal as listed in Journal Citation Reports (JCR) etc. The selected candidates will be offered SRF (Ext) for one year only at a stipend of Rs. 20,000/-p.m. Candidates applying for SRF (Ext), who are expected to obtain PhD degree by the time of the date of interview, may submit their research proposal as applicable to RA. Only those candidates, who bring the proof of PhD degree at the time of interview will be considered for RA.
C. RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIPS:
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. The applicant should have a PhD before the last date of application (in a science or engineering subject) or MD/MS/MDS (in medical science subject) or ME/MTech/ MPharm/MVSc with three years R&D experience as on the last date of application, evidenced from fellowship or associateship or from date of registration of PhD.
2. The candidate must have at least one research publication in standard refereed journal as listed in Journal Citation Reports (JCR), etc.
AGE LIMIT:
Senior Research Fellow : Maximum 32 years as on the last date of application.
SRF Extended : Maximum 33 years as on the last date of application.
Research Associate : Maximum 35 years as on the last date of application.
Age limit is relaxable by five years for SC, ST, OBCs and physically handicapped on production of suitable certificates from the competent authority. Women candidates are also given age relaxation of five years.
APPLICATION:
Applications are to be submitted
ONLINE on or before 31st August 2011 at
http://www.csirhrdg.res.in
Candidates after successfully submitting application online are required to take print out of the Application Form and paste his/her recent photograph in the space provided and send (as the topmost page) along with the following documents
(i) Demand Draft of specified fee ( in favour of Head HRDG, EMR Payable at Delhi.)
General Rs. 400/-, Other backward classes Rs 200/- and SC/ST/physically challenged Rs 100/-
(ii) Detail description of proposed research topic giving an outline of the problem (about 1000 words) to be addressed, its importance, objective(s), technical programme and year wise plan of work.
(iii) Attested copies of school leaving certificate, degrees, marksheets, Proof of PhD registration, Proof of PhD Submission (for SRF Extended), NET, GATE, etc.
(iv) Attested copies of documents in support of research experience. Only office orders will be accepted as proof of experience. Testimonials will not be accepted for this purpose.
(v) Attested copies of research papers published, accepted for publication.
(vi) Testimonial from Guide/ Supervisor.
(vii) Undertaking to resign in case of employed candidates in the event of award of fellowship (for SRF)
(viii) Attestations by the proposed Guide/Supervisor and the Head of the Institute at the space provided in the hard copy of the Application Form
Completed applications (Hard Copy) are to reach Scientist In-Charge, EMR-1, Human Resource Development Group, CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi-110012,
so as to reach latest by September 9th , 2011.
For details, visit the link:
http://csirhrdg.nic.in/srfra.pdf
