DAE Invites Applications for its Prestigious Scheme, Dr.K.S.Krishnan Research Associateship(KSKRA). Research Associates selected under the prestigious KSKRA programme are given an opportunity to work on R&D programmes of national importance relevant to the DAE mandate in one of the following advanced research centres of the Department:
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai.
- Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam.
- Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore.
- Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Calcutta.
- Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Mumbai.
Pay: Up to 20 KSKRAs can be selected every year and paid a stipend of Rs. 26000/- + benefits for a maximum period of 2 years. At the end of 1 year of associateship, KSKRAs will be considered for absorption as Scientific Officer/Engineer-D/E, in the pay scale of PB-3 Rs. 15600-39100 plus Grade Pay(GP) Rs. 6600/- subject to satisfactory performance
Qualification:
For Engineers: Ph.D. degree in Engineering(Those who have submitted thesis for Ph.D. may also apply) or Master's degree in Engineering(M.Tech/M.E/M.S) with a minimum of 2-year R&D experience after obtaining M.Tech/M.E/M.S degree.
For Scientists: Ph.D degree in Science(Those who have submitted Ph.D. thesis may also apply).
All candidates must have a First Class at either Masters or Bachelors level. All candidates must provide a list of publications in support of their R&D experience.
Age: Indian not more than 32 years as on 1st January in the year of the application. The age criterion is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Selection Procedure: Selection will be done by an interview committee from among the short listed candidates based on their qualification, published R&D work and performance in the interview.
Fee: Postal Order/Demand Draft of Rs. 100/- as application fee drawn in favour of Accounts Officer, BARC payable at Mumbai. SC/ST and Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed In Action(DODPKIA) are exempted.
How to Apply: Send application by Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due Card to the Deputy Establishment Officer(R-IV), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, 4th floor, Central Complex, Trombay, Mumbai-400085 so as to reach by 15/03/2011.