The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvanathapuram (IISER-TVM) invites applications for Post-doctoral fellowship/Research Associateship at the Centre for Computation Modelling and Simulation (CCMS, http://ccms.iisertvm.ac.in/). CCMS is a Center of Excellence (CoE) in Frontier Areas of Science and Technology (FAST) supported by MHRD. It is a multi-disciplinary research center based on High Performance Computing (HPC). Fellowship applications are invited for the following research areas at the Centre;
Quantum Chemistry:
Computational Fluid Dynamics:
Condensed Matter Physics (Theory):
Genomics/Genetics:
Gravitational Waves:
Position Summary:
The Postdoctoral Fellowship/Research Associateship is a full-time, contractual position for highly qualified young scientists to carry out research at CCMS, IISER-TVM. The positions are available for a period of 2 years, extendable by an additional year on the basis of performance. The Fellowship does not imply any commitment regarding any other position at IISER-TVM.
No. of positions: 5
Age limit: 35 yrs or below. A relaxation of 5 yrs will be applicable to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC and women candidates
Qualifications: PhD in Bioinformatics / Biophysics / Physics / Astrophysics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Engineering (Mechanical/Aerospace) Those who are in the final stages of their Ph.D. thesis submission are also eligible to apply. However, those candidates must have submitted the thesis at the time of the interview.
Experience: Applicants should have at least three peer reviewed publications and relevant experience in the research area they are applying for.
Salary: The Fellowship carries a remuneration of INR Rs. 5,18,000 - Rs. 5,76,000 per annum (including HRA). The postdoctoral fellowship may not be held concurrently with any other national or international fellowships. It is also not transferable to any other fellowship.
How to apply:
To apply for the position, please send the following
- CV with personal bio-data, degrees earned with dates, list of publications and names of at least three references.
- Synopsis of the Ph.D work
- Brief research proposal (maximum 1000 words), which should include specific aims and a brief summary of work plans, and research groups/laboratories that the candidate would like to collaborate with.
Incomplete applications or those that do not meet the minimum criteria will not be considered. The position is purely temporary. Mere fulfilment of qualifications/experience requirements does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview. Overseas candidates can be interviewed over Skype. Applications should reach the undersigned on or before April 30, 2016 by e-mail to ccms@iisertvm.ac.in by mentioning the research area name in the subject line. No further communications in this regard will be entertained from candidates.
Head, CCMS
IISER Thiruvananthapuram
CET Campus, Engineering College PO
Thiruvananthapuram 695016
Phone: 04712590487
Email: ccms@iisertvm.ac.in
