BOARD OF RESEARCH IN NUCLEAR SCIENCES (BRNS)
Invites Applications for its Prestigious Scheme DR. K.S.KRISHNAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP (KSKRA)- 19th Batch
For a challenging career in pursuit of front ranking R&D programmes in Atomic Energy
Research Associates selected under the prestigious KSKRA programme are given an opportunity to work on R&D programmes of national importance relevant to the mandate of the Department in one of the following advanced research centres of DAE:
1. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai.
2. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam.
3. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore.
4. Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Calcutta.
5. Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Mumbai.
Up to 20 KSKRAs can be selected every year and paid a stipend of Rs.20,000/- + benefits for a maximum period of 2 years. Anytime during the 2nd year of associateship, subject to satisfactory performance, the KSKRAs will be absorbed in one of the above R&D units of DAE and appointed in the grade of Scientific Officer/ Engineer-D/ E. The associateships are available in the following broad disciplines:
Engineering Subjects--Subject Code
Chemical Engineering 01
Computer Engineering 02
Electrical Engineering 03
Electronics Engineering 04
Mechanical Engineering 05
Metallurgical Engineering 06
Structural Engineering 07
Science Subjects Subject Code
Physical Sciences 08
Chemical Sciences 09
Biosciences 10
Environmental Sciences 11
Radiation Sciences 12
Electronics Science 13
Materials Science 14
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
A) Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience:
i) For Engineers: Ph.D. degree in Engineering (Those who have submitted thesis for Ph.D. may also apply)
or Master's degree in Engineering (M.Tech./ M.E.) with a minimum of 2-year R&D experience after obtaining M.Tech./M.E. degree.
ii) For Scientists: Ph.D. degree in Science (Those who have submitted Ph.D. thesis may also apply).
All candidates must have a First Class at either Masters or Bachelors level.
All candidates must provide a list of publications in support of their R&D experience.
B) Nationality/Age: Indian nationals who are not more than 32 years as on 1st January in the year of the application. The age criterion is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates. The SC/ ST/ OBC certificate should be as per the prescribed format.
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT Selection will be done by an interview committee (appointed by BRNS) from among the short listed candidates based on their qualification, published R&D work and performance in the interview. The selected candidates would be appointed as KSKRA for an initial period of one year, which is extendable by one more year based on performance during the first year. KSKRAs would be paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000/- + benefits. Those candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis but are yet to receive their Ph.D. degree, if found suitable by the interview committee in view of their expertise and academic record, would be first designated as Research Associate (RA) and paid Rs.16,000/- per month and only after completion of their Ph.D. and obtaining a provisional certificate, they would be designated as KSKRA and paid Rs.20,000/- per month. For all other benefits, their date of joining as RA will be treated as the date of joining KSKRA Scheme. In addition Rs.10,000/- per year will be paid as Educational Material Allowance. Associates will be provided Hostel accommodation, medical and leave benefits during the Associateship.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT Anytime during second year of Associateship, subject to satisfactory performance as evaluated by the concerned DAE unit, KSKRAs will be appointed as Scientific Officer/Engineer-D in the Pay Band-3 (PB-3) (Rs 15,600– 39,100) plus Grade Pay (GP) Rs 6600. In addition 2 or more increments may be awarded depending upon qualification, experience and performance. Exceptionally brilliant candidates with excellent track record in advanced technologies and having a Ph.D. may be considered for Scientific Officer/Engineer-E in PB-3 with higher GP of Rs 7600/-. Total emoluments including two additional increments, Dearness Allowance, 2 Special Increments and other Allowances such as House Rent and Transport in a Class-A1 city as on 01.07.2008 is Rs 44,591 for Scientific Officer/Engineer-D and Rs 48,562 for Scientific Officer/Engineer-E.
The additional benefits for employees and their dependent family members on regular appointment are: Conducive environment for working; Knowledge Update Allowance; Healthcare scheme and Leave Travel Concession for self and family; Accommodation (subject to availability) with excellent ambience in a well developed colony having
– Educational facility for children up to junior college level
– Creche facility for children of working couple
HOW TO APPLY
a) The application should be preferably typewritten on a plain paper as per the pro-forma given in the advertisement for only one of the subjects listed above. Multiple applications received would be rejected.
b) Attach only photocopies of the following documents/ certificates duly attested by a Gazetted Officer/ Head of the Institute (Do not enclose original certificates).
i) All degree certificates and mark sheets starting with the eligibility qualification (for example Ph.D.) certificate.
ii) GATE Score, GATE Subject and GATE Exam Year or NET Qualification (optional).
iii) Proof of date of birth e.g. CBSE/ HSC/ SSC/ Matriculation certificate.
iv) SC/ ST/ OBC/ DODPKIA certificate, if applicable, as per the prescribed format.
c) Enclose 3 envelopes (size 5”x7”) with complete addresses including PIN code: One envelope for self and one each for the two referees who are familiar with your work.
d) Affix one passport size photograph on the top right corner of the application and enclose one spare photograph inside the envelope indicated at “c” above. Append your signatures across both the photographs.
e) Postal Order/Demand Draft of Rs.100/- as application fee drawn in favour of Accounts Officer, BARC payable at Mumbai. SC/ST and Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed In Action (DODPKIA) are exempted.
f) Persons working under the Central/ State Government/ Public Sector Undertakings should submit their application through proper channel.
g) Send application by Registered Post with Acknowledgment Due Card to the Deputy Establishment Officer (R-IV), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, 4th floor, Central Complex, Trombay, Mumbai-400085.
h) On the left hand corner of envelope please clearly mark your Subject Code Number and inscribe KSKRA with application due date.
i) Applications will be received throughout the year. Selection interviews will be held twice every year.
j) The applicants who submit their applications by 1st March will be called for interview in May and those who submit their applications by 1st September will be called for interview in November of the same year.
SELECTION PROCEDURE Applications will be screened and candidates found suitable will be called to appear for an interview in Mumbai. Preference will be given to those candidates whose research interest and work experience has relevance to the mandate of DAE. Outstation candidates will be paid sleeper class (ordinary) train fare or actual fare, whichever is less. Candidates are advised to come prepared to stay in Mumbai for 2 to 3 days as a few short listed candidates will be asked to undergo a medical examination on the day following the interview. Final selection will be made from among the short listed candidates found medically fit.
Next due date for receipt of applications: 1st March 2009
The detailed Information can also be found at The Employment News dated 31st January 2009 or Current Science Journal dated 25th January 2009
For Application and other details, visit: www.barc.ernet.in/webpages/brns/brns_fellowship.html
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