We provide the means
to realize your dreams towards seeking an excellent scientific pursuit
Indira Gandhi Centre
for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam is a premier research institute
dedicated to the development of robust fast reactor technology based on intense
multi-disciplinary research. IGCAR is empowering young, talented and motivated
students to contribute to path-breaking discoveries in frontier areas of
engineering/scientific research and cutting-edge technologies by offering
Junior Research Fellowships.
Applications are
invited from interested students for the award ofJunior Research Fellowships of
the Department of Atomic Energy, tenable at IGCAR. The selected candidates will
be eligible to register for Ph.D. in Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI,
a deemed to be university of Department of Atomic Energy). IGCAR offers a
unique opportunity to carry out research for their Ph.D. under the guidance of
internationally renowned scientists and possesses ambience of an academic
institute coupled with an advanced R&D infrastructure in a mission mode. It
provides the best ambience, motivation and personality development prospects
for talented students, dreaming of unparalleled success in their professional
endeavors. Endowed with scenic beauty and serene surroundings, IGCAR offers the
right ambience for the pursuit of academic research.
The vibrant research
and developmental activities of IGCAR encompass a wide spectrum of fields
including Robotics and Development of Intelligent machines, Thermal Hydraulics
and Structural Mechanics, Design of critical components, Nanotechnology,
Modeling studies, Post-accident Safety Analysis, Wireless networking, Parallel
computing, Embedded and Simulator systems, Non-destructive Evaluation and
Reliability, Chemical Process Design and Modeling etc. State-of-the-art
infrastructure is available at IGCAR for carrying out excellent research.
NO. OF FELLOWSHIPS :
05 (Indicative)
QUALIFICATION: M.Tech.
in Nuclear Engineering/Nuclear Science and Technology from a recognized University/Institute. A minimum
aggregate of 60% at post graduation and graduation level is a must. Candidates
awaiting results of their final year/semester results can also apply
provided they have 60% aggregate up to previous year/semester.
NOTE: Candidates completed/pursuing M.Tech. in Nuclear
Engineering/Nuclear Science and Technology are only eligible to apply.
For candidates
pursuing M.Tech degree, final induction as JRFs is subject to submission of
proof of obtaining 60% marks in the qualifying degree examinations, at the time
of joining the Centre.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Suitability of candidates will be decided based on their
academic performance. Depending upon the number of applicants, candidates with
marks above a cut-off will be called for WRITTEN TEST. For candidates pursuing
M.Tech percentage of marks of each previous semester/year of the qualifying
degree will be used to decide the cut-off. Hence, candidates are advised to
attach copies of all necessary mark sheets along with calculation showing the
average marks scored.
Suitable candidates
will be selected based on WRITTEN TEST followed by INTERVIEW at
Kalpakkam Candidates called for the written test are requested to come
prepared for a stay at Kalpakkam for a day or two. Candidates with GATE score
higher than 90 percentile will be exempted from the written test and will be
called directly for the selection interview. The selected candidates will be
initially taken as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and will be paid astipend
of Rs.16,000/- per month (consolidated).
CALENDAR FOR IMPORTANT
TASKS
Last date for receipt of
applications : July 30, 2012 Interview
: August 12, 2012
Written Test : August 11,
2012 Likely Date of Joining :
August 16, 2012
At IGCAR, we believe
in ‘EXCELLENCE WITH RELEVANCE’. Our strengths are the highly stimulating and
scholarly environment, knowledge and motivating faculty and state-of-the-art
facilities.
For more details
please visit: www.igcar.gov.in
