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Department of Physical Sciences

Applications are invited for postdoctoral and research scientist positions in the Department of Physical Sciences (DPS), IISER Kolkata. These positions, funded by Institute fellowships, will be awarded initially for a period of one year, and may be extended for one more year based on satisfactory research progress. Suitable candidates must have a Ph.D degree in Physics or an allied interdisciplinary field (e.g., Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science etc.). We especially encourage applicants whose research interests have a considerable overlap with those of the faculty members of DPS. Detailed faculty profiles are available at IISER Kolkata DPS faculty page and DPS websites.

Eligibility Criteria:

Ph.D (as specified above) from any recognized University or Institute. Candidates who have submitted their thesis can also apply.

Qualifications, Experience and Fellowship Amount  :

1. The consolidated Fellowship amount, Contingency and House Rent Allowance (HRA) shall be as approved by the Board of Governors, IISER Kolkata from time to time. The proposed emoluments are given in the table:

Sl. No Name of the position Qualification Experience Duration (Years)*
Fellowship (pm)
1 Postdoctoral Fellowship Submitted PhD
Thesis/ PhD
--- 1+1 Rs. 40,000/-
2 Research Scientist Ph.D 2 years Research / Teaching
experience after PhD
1+1 Rs. 45,000/-
3 Senior Research Scientist Ph.D 4 years Research/ Teaching
experience after PhD,
preferably demonstrating
experience of external funding.
1+1 Rs. 50,000/-

* Duration 1 + 1 years in general or as per selection committee recommendation. 

2. Contingency: A contingency grant of  Rs. 80,000/- per annum for Sl. No. 1, Rs. 90,000/- per annum for Sl. No. 2 and Rs. 100,000/- per annum for Sl. No. 3 will be provided for research purposes and conference attendance.

3. HRA: The Fellows / Scientists will be encouraged to stay in the hostel. In circumstances where hostel accommodation is unavailable or the Fellows / Scientists are not in a position to stay in the campus, House Rent Allowance @ 30% will be provided.

How to Apply :

1. The applicants should follow the instructions to properly fill up the Application form  [ .docx ] [ .doc ] [ .pdf ].

2. Please have a soft copy of your picture ready to use in the application form.

3. You must complete your application, incomplete application will not be considered.

4. Select potential faculty host for your candidature at IISER Kolkata

5. Send your "Curriculum Vitae", "Research Statement" and "Publication List" along with your application form. Give three (3) referees name in the application form. Letters of recommendation will be sought in support of all applications.

6. Applicant should send his / her application form by post or by email to the potential faculty host.

Deadline of applications :

Applications are invited throughout the year, and will be processed as and when needed based on (i) vacancy and (ii) availability of the funds.

Selection Process :

Department of Physical Sciences (DPS) will be responsible for selection of fellows / scientists in coordination with the Office of Dean, Faculty (DoF). Applications will be considered by a committee consisting of concerned faculty member (Host), the Head of the concerned department and the DoF, or their nominees with consultation of concerned faculty member (Host). The shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview along with a presentation of his / her research plan before a selection committee. In exceptional cases applications in absentia / video-interview may be considered.

Download Interview Report of Applicant Form  [ .docx ] [ .doc ] [ .pdf

Download Selection Committee Report Form  [ .docx ] [ .doc ] [ .pdf

Benefits :

1. Medical benefits: Routine OPD medical facility (for self and dependents) shall be provided at the Health Centre located within institute.

2. Campus facilities like access to Computer Centre, Central Library, Canteen Facilities, etc., will also be made available to the fellows and scientists.

3. Leave: The Fellows / Scientist will be eligible for leave with fellowship not extending 30 days in a year for each completed year of fellowship.

4. Accommodation: In hostel or other appropriate guest rooms, subject to availability.

5. Conferences and Foreign Travel: Requests for national or international conferences will be entertained if funds are available in the contingency grant of the Fellows/Scientist, or he/she gets some external funding for such purposes. International travel requests will be forwarded to the Director for consideration through the Host, HOD and Dean, Faculty with their recommendations.

Terms and Conditions :

1. The aforementioned fellowship is augmented with a vision to create a vibrant research environment at IISER Kolkata, to contribute to the research outcome in terms of quality publications, research proposal writing and laboratory development.

2. To train a future generation of scientists in the sciences; to hone their teaching skills they may be associated in teaching activities to a limited extent, mentoring young undergraduates and post-graduate students. Any teaching assignments will be as per the norms laid down by the Department.

3. The Fellows / Scientist can either work under a host or may be associated with a specific group depending upon their research interests.

4. The position of Fellows/Scientist is purely temporary and time bound. The fellowship duration will be up to two years. Appointments will be made for a year at a time and the appointment may be extended based on availability of position and funds. Performance of fellows and scientists will be reviewed annually in order to decide continuity.

5. Candidates who have received their PhD within the last five years at the time of application shall be eligible. Candidates who have submitted their thesis and waiting for a degree may also be appointed if they have proven experience of their research skills and furnish a No Objection Certificate from their previous Institute.

6. The Fellows/Scientist must submit an annual progress report. The supervisor and HOD shall comment on satisfactory progress of the Fellows/Scientist and forward it to the Dean, Faculty with recommendations for appropriate action.

7. If the Fellows/Scientist wishes to leave the Institute before the end of the tenure, he/she can do so with prior approval of the Dean, Faculty giving one months' notice. The fellowship may be terminated by the Institute with a notice of one month or as deemed appropriate, if the performance/conduct of the Fellow/Scientist is not satisfactory.

8. As these positions are purely temporary, any benefits that are applicable to permanent employees of the Institute will not be applicable to them, except those explicitly stated in this document.

 

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