IGCAR: 50 Junior Research Fellowships in Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam
Junior Research Fellowships: 50
AREAS OF RESEARCH PROJECTS
CHEMISTRY: Chemical thermodynamics, Solid state and high temperature chemistry,Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy and laser, Radiochemistry, Advanced separation Techniques, Actinide Chemistry, Trace and ultra trace analytical techniques and Chemical
Sensors
PHYSICS: Solid State Phase transformations, Superconductivity, Structure and dynamics
of soft condensed matter, Band structure studies, Accelerators based Irradiation induced Phenomena, Low-dimensional systems, Physics of interfaces, Nano-materials, Thin films Technology and Theoretical physics
METALLURGY OR MATERIALS SCIENCE: Solid State Phase transformations, Materials development and characterization, Phase equilibria, Creep, Fatigue, Texture and
Fracture studies, Microstructural, surface modification and characterization studies, Corrosion and Interface phenomenon.
ENGINEERING SCIENCES: Robotics and Development of Intelligent machines,
Thermal Hydraulics and Structural Mechanics, Design of critical components, Nanotechnology, Modeling studies, Post-accident Safety Analysis, Wireless networking, Parallel computing, Embedded and Simulator systems, Non-destructive Evaluation and Reliability, Chemical Process Design and Modeling
DISCIPLINES
The qualifying degrees for the above projects should be in one of the following Disciplines:
a) Physics
b) Chemistry
c) Chemical Engineering
d) Computer Science
e) Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
f) Electronics & Communication Engineering
g) Mechanical Engineering
h) Metallurgy / Materials Science /Materials technology/Material Science and Engineering or related degrees.
Eligibility: The candidate must be an Indian national. The candidate should be less than 28 years of age as on 01.07. 2010 (date of birth 1st July 1982 or later). A relaxation of up to 5 years in age can be given in the case of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe, 10 years in case of Physically Challenged applicants. A relaxation of up to 3 years in age can be given in the case of Other Backward Class applicants.
Qualifications:
Category-A
(Those who have already completed M.Sc.)
The candidate must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Degree from a recognized University in one of the following disciplines.
a) Physics or Materials Science: Mathematics/Numerical Methods must be one of the subjects studied at the M.Sc. level and Chemistry as an ancillary subject up to B.Sc. level.
b) Chemistry: Physics and Mathematics must be studied as ancillary subjects up to B.Sc. level.
Category-B
(Those who have already completed B.E./B.Tech../ B.S. or B.Sc. Engineering/ B.Sc. [Tech.]
From a recognized University)
The candidate must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in one of the engineering Disciplines given below:
(i) Chemical Engineering (ii) Computer Science & Engineering (iii) Electronics
Engineering (ECE) (iv) Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering (v) Mechanical
Engineering (vi) Metallurgical Engineering.
Category-C
Candidates in the final year/semester of M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./B.S. or B.Sc. Engineering /B.Sc.[Tech])
The candidate should be in the final year/semester of M.Sc./B.E./B. Tech./B.S. or B.Sc.
Engineering/B.Sc.[Tech] Degree course in recognized Universities in one of the disciplines as mentioned above in Category-A and Category-B. Such candidates should have scored marks above 60% is each previous semester/year and minimum aggregate of
60% in B.Sc. level [in the case of M.Sc. candidates]. In case such candidates eventually join the Centre, they shall have acquired aggregate marks of 60% in the
qualifying degrees. Relevant certificates to this effect should be submitted at the time of Joining the Centre.
Note: Candidates with M.E and M.Tech degrees can also apply, however they should have secured 60% and above in the qualifying degree (B.E/ BTech/ M.Sc) Candidates in all the categories should have had consistently good academic record.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Applications will be scrutinized and suitability of candidates will be decided on the basis of their academic performance. In each discipline, depending upon the number of applicants, candidates with marks above a cut-off will be called for WRITTEN TEST. For candidates under Category A or B percent marks of each previous semester/year of the qualifying degree will be used to decide the cutoff.
For candidates under Category-C the percent marks of each previous semester/year of the
qualifying degree will be used to decide the cut-off. Hence, candidates are advised to attach copies of all necessary mark sheets along with calculation showing the average marks scored.
For Science Stream Candidates under Category – A or C: Suitable candidates under these categories will be selected based on WRITTEN TEST and
INTERVIEW.
For Engineering Candidates under Category – B or C:
Suitable Engineering candidates under these categories will be selected based on WRITTEN TEST and INTERVIEW.
It is proposed to conduct the Written Test at Chennai. Additional Centres at Bhubaneswar,
Delhi and Indore will be considered depending on adequate number of applicants opting for
these centres. Please indicate your choice centre in addition to Chennai.
Exemption from WRITTEN TEST: Suitable candidates satisfying any of the following will be
exempted from the written test and will be called directly for the selection interview.
(a) Candidates with valid UGC-CSIR-NET Fellowship
(b) Candidates with JEST-2010 score of 90 percentile and above
(c) Candidates with M.E./M.Tech degree with aggregate marks of 60% or higher AND a GATE score higher than 90 percentile.
Selection Interviews:
The Interview for all short listed candidates will be conducted at CHENNAI/ KALPAKKAM. For candidates of Category-C of 4 above, final induction as JRFs is subject to
submission of proof of obtaining 60% marks in the qualifying degree examinations, at the time of joining the centre.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
i) The Application Form and Hall Ticket Form can also be downloaded from the IGCAR website www.igcar.gov.in
ii) Send the completed Application Form typed on a A4 size sheet and Hall Ticket Form along with the required enclosures by Post (Registered or speed post of Indian Postal service) ,so as to reach IGCAR on or before 21st May, 2010 to :
The Administrative Officer–II (Recruitment),
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research,
Kalpakkam–603102,
District. Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu.
Superscribe the envelope: “JRF, Advt. No. 03/2010” & also the discipline clearly (as given
in 2 – QUALIFYING DEGREES)
The applicant in due course would receive Hall Ticket, appropriately endorsed by IGCAR which will permit the candidate to appear for the written test and/or the interview.
Important Dates:
-Last date for receipt of applications : 21st May, 2010
-Written Test : 3rdt week of June, 2010
-Interview : 2nd week of July, 2010
-Likely Date of Joining : 1st week of August, 2010
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