Current Vacancy - Homi Bhabha National Institute

Current Vacancy - Homi Bhabha National Institute




Designation:  Ph.D. Programme

Job Description:
Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) invites applications from Engineering post-graduates (M. E. / M. Tech./Equivalent Degree) for its Ph.D. Programme commencing in August 2011.

Eligibility: a. Qualifying Degree and other academic qualifications: Candidates should possess M.E. / M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Metallurgical/Nuclear/ Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation or Computer engineering disciplines with minimum 60% Marks in B. E. /B. Tech and minimum of 60% marks in M. E. / M. Tech or equivalent degree as per the Ordinance of the respective degree awarding University OR equivalent CGPI (converted to % Marks by multiplying with 100/x if the CGPA is on x points scale).

Age limit: The candidates desirous of availing DGFS-Ph.D. Fellowship should have been born on or after August 1, 1983. Age limit is relaxable by three years for OBC and by five years for SC/ST applicants. The age limit for the candidates working as faculty in Engineering Colleges desirous of doing Ph.D. without the fellowship grant is 40 years.

Selection  Process: Applicants who fulfill the above mentioned eligibility criteria, and whose M.Tech. project is of relevance to DAE, shall be called to BARC, Mumbai in July 2011 for a written screening test followed by interview of selected number of candidates based on the merit in the screening test. The candidates should be prepared for a 10 minutes presentation on their research interest. Outstation applicants called for interview will be paid, after their interview, to and fro sleeper class train fare by shortest route, or actual fare, whichever is less.

Fellowship: The amount of Fellowship payable under the scheme is Rs.24000/- per month besides house rent allowance and medical benefits as per rules. After the award of the Ph.D., the DGFS-Ph.D. fellows will have the option to appear for selection under K.S.Krishnan Research Associateship (KSKRA) programme without going through further process of screening. KSKRAs are selected every year and paid a stipend of Rs.26,000/- + 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 R&D centres of DAE as above and appointed in the Grade Scientific Officer (D/E).

Company Profile :

The first ever demand for higher education in Madras Presidency was voiced forth in a public address to The Right Honourable Lord John Elphinstone G.C.H., Governor of Madras signed by 70,000 native inhabitants when the Governor in Council was contemplating "some effective and liberal measures for the establishment of an improved system of national education". This public petition which was presented by the then Advocate General, Mr. George Norton on 11.11.1839 pressed the need for an english college in the city of Madras following this, Lord Elphinstone evolved a plan for the establishment of a Central Collegiate Institution or a 'University';. This University had twin Departments (1) High School for the cultivation of English literature, regional language, philosophy and science, (2) College providing instruction in the higher branches of literature, philosophy and science.

Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNIRegd). Office: Knowledge Management Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Central Complex, Mumbai - 400 085

Desired Profile:

How to apply: Candidate may apply in the prescribed format, (On one copy of the accompanying application form), affix a passport size photo, sign across and, along with attested copies of documents mentioned in the application, and one additional photo, mail to: HBNI-DGFS-Ph.D. Programme-August 2011 (Engineering Post-graduates) Administrative Officer, HRDD Training School Complex, Anushaktinagar Mumbai – 400 094. Applicants are advised to mail only by registered or speed post services and to preserve the receipt for future reference. Last Date for receipt of Applications: June 30, 2011.

Last Date: 30/6/2011
Education: ME/M.Tech

Location : Mumbai



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