JRF at Hyderabad

CSIR-INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
HYDERABAD-500 007.
A unique opportunity for top Indian students to undertake an Australian PhD at the RMIT-IICT Research Centre in Hyderabad

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the following Qualifications for the positions of Junior Research Fellowship (RMIT) for a joint project in conjunction with Indian Institute of Chemical Technology/Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia joint Research Centre located at the Hyderabad IICT premises.

Project Titles and Description: PhD Program of RMIT-IICT Research Centre, Candidates will be expected to perform catalytic reactions for green chemistry, control of greenhouse gas emissions, Biomass to value added chemicals, Polymeric/hybrid/nano materials for energy conversion (III generation solar cells) and/or Energy Savings (coatings, composites ett), synthesis of complex natural products, material' science, nanotechnology and biotechnology.

Essential Qualifications: 1st Class in M,Sc. / M,Tech (Physical/Organic/Inorganic/Biotech/Chem eng/materials/nanotechnology)

Candidates with minimum IEL TS score of 6.5 will be considered for the engagement. Candidates without an IELTS store can also apply provided they get the required score within 12 months of their initial engagement.

Desirable: CSIR/UCG NET (lectureship qualified) or GATE Qualified are preferred
Stipend: INR 22,000/month while studying in India and No Fee costs and a RMIT scholarship of A$ 25,000/annum while studying in Australia.

No. of Positions: Up to 9 (may vary at the limb of interview)

Age Limit: The upper age limit for JRF is 28 years, which is relaxed up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes. Women, Physically Handicapped and 3 years for OBC applicants, Relaxation in age will also be considered for those candidates who have earlier experience at IICT or any CSIR laboratory in a temporary position or Training Program with excellent Academic & work record.

Selection: The selection will be based on the short listing based on academic qualifications and followed by an interview. The engagement will initially be for a period of 6 months/1 year, which may be extended or curtailed depending on the duration of the tenure of project/satisfactory performance or conduct of the candidates. The engagement will be purely on a temporary basis for the sponsored projects and shall not have any right for CSIRIIICT post or fellowship.

How to Apply: Candidates who wish to apply should submit the application in the prescribed format which can be downloaded from www.iictindia.org duly filled. signed and supported by attested copies of certificates should be forwarded in an envelope super-scribed 'Application for JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (RMIT), to The Director, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Uppal road, Hyderabad-500 607.

The last date for submission of the application is 10th July 2013.

Successful candidates will be enrolled at RMIT University and will receive an Australian PhD degree.

They will also have the opportunity to study In Australia for a maximum period of one year.

Students will pay NO FEE for the degree in Australia. Students will also receive an appropriate living scholarship / stipend While studying in Australia  (A$25,000/annum)

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