NCRA TIFR Open Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2018-19
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Organisation : National Centre for Radio Astrophysics – Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Pune
Fellowship Name : Open Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2018-19
Applicable For : Candidates having/awaiting a PhD degree
Applicable State : All Over India
Application Last Date : 31-10-2018
Website : http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in/ncra
NCRA TIFR Open Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of the Tata Institute for Fundamental Research (NCRA-TIFR) at Pune, India, invites applications for open Post-Doctoral Fellowships for the year 2018-19.
Related : NCRA TIFR Jawaharlal Nehru Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2018-19 : www.scholarships.net.in/29437.html
The fellowship focuses on the frontiers of astrophysics and astronomy as well as software development and instrumentation.
Who Can Apply?
An applicant must –
** Have a PhD degree in astronomy, physics or any related subject, or
** Be awaiting the award of PhD degree after the submission of the doctoral thesis to the University.
How to Apply?
Just follow the below steps to apply for the Open Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2018-19.
Steps :
Step 1 : Create an application containing a research plan, a curriculum vitae and the names and email address of three or more referees.
Step 2 : Mail the completed application to the Dean, NCRA-TIFR Faculty at deanncra [AT] ncra.tifr.res.in.
Step 3 : Applicants are also required to request their referees to send recommendation letters to the Dean before the Last Date.
Fellowship Details
** Research activities at NCRA-TIFR are centered on low-frequency radio astronomy, where NCRA-TIFR operates the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), a major international facility.
** Faculty members carry out research in a wide range of areas, including solar physics, pulsars, active galactic nuclei, the interstellar medium, supernova remnants, the Galactic Centre, nearby galaxies, high-redshift galaxies, fundamental constant evolution, observational and theoretical cosmology, and the epoch of reionization. NCRA-TIFR also operates another large observational facility, the Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT).
** Post-Doctoral Fellows at NCRA-TIFR are expected to pursue a vigorous independent research program.
** We especially encourage applicants whose research interests have potential synergies with radio astronomical studies or engineering activities, or which require a close engagement with the GMRT or the ORT.
Fellowship Amount
** The monthly salary of the post-doctoral fellows depends on their experience after the completion of doctoral degree program.
** The candidates who have submitted their doctoral thesis and waiting to receive their doctoral degree will receive a monthly salary of INR 32,000.
** The candidates who have received their doctoral degrees will receive a monthly salary ranging between INR 36,000 and INR 40,000.
** The postdoctoral fellows will also receive a contingency grant of INR 32,000 per annum.
** Additionally, they will also receive a travel grant of INR 3,00,000 over the duration of the fellowship to enable them to travel for research collaborations and international conferences.
** The selected fellows are also entitled to receive an on-campus housing (if available), or house rent allowance and medical coverage under this scheme.
Application Last Date
Last date to submit the application for Open Post-Doctoral Fellowship is 31st October 2018.