Ph.D. programmes @ Tezpur University for 2013-14 Spring Session

Tezpur University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1994. The objects of this Central University as envisaged in the statutes are that it shall strive to offer employment oriented and interdisciplinary courses to meet the regional to national aspirations and the development of the state of Assam and also offer courses and promote research in areas which are of special and direct relevance to the region and in the emerging areas in Science and Technology. Applications in prescribed format are invited from the eligible candidates for admission into the Ph.D. programme (Spring Semester) – 2014.

Offering Departments :

The following departments of Tezpur university are offering Ph.D. for 2013-14 spring session.

1. Mathematical Sciences
2. Chemical Sciences
3. Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
4. Physics
5. Environmental Science
6. Computer Science & Engineering
7. Electronics & Communication Engineering
8. Food Engineering & Technology 
9. Mechanical Engineering
10. Civil Engineering
11. Energy
12. Sociology
13. Hindi
14. Business Administration.

Eligibility :

1. Master’s Degree in Humanities and Social Sciences/ Management Sciences/ Science/ Engineering/ Technology or 
2. Master’s Degree in allied subject with consistently good academic record and a minimum 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA in the Master’s degree.
3. BE/ B. Tech with an aggregate of 80% marks or equivalent CGPA with valid GATE Score. 
4. A fellowship in Chartered Accountancy/ Company Secretaryship from a recognized Indian or a foreign institution with not less than 60% or equivalent CGPA having a minimum of Bachelor’s degree. Prerequisites for admission and area of research are given in the TU web - site: www.tezu.ernet.in

Selection Process :

• Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of Entrance test and personal interview conducted by the concerned Department.
• Reservation of seats and relaxation of marks will be as per Govt. of India Rules.

How to apply :

• Tezpur University Application Form together with the Prospectus can be obtained from the designated Post Offices by paying Rs. 520/- ( Rs 270/- for SC/ST) only in cash.The designated Post Offices are

1. Dibrugarh HPO, 
2. Guwahati GPO, 
3. Gauhati University HPO,
4. Jorhat HPO, 
5. Shillong HPO, 
6. Tezpur HPO and 
7. Napam sub post office (Tezpur University Campus).

• The application may also be submitted online from the University Website. Procedure for online submission of application form can be found from the appropriate link given there. Printout of the online submitted application form along with other relevant documents and the Bank Challan copy after payment of the cost of the application form in SBI must be sent to the concerned Department so as to reach there before the last date.
• Receipt of printout (in case of online submission) or filled in application form (in case of manual application) along with all required documents at the relevant Department within December 03, 2013 is mandatory.

Important dates :

• Issue of printed Prospectus and Application Form/ date of opening of the Online Application : 7th-29th November , 2013
• Last date of receipt of application in the concerned Department : December 3, 2013
• Date of closing the Online Application / Last date of receipt of print out of the online application in the concerned Department : December 3, 2013.

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Ph.D. Admission notification @ IIT Hyderabad (January 2014)

IIT HYDERABAD is inviting applications for Ph.D. admission in the following fields :

• Computer Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Liberal Arts
• Materials science and Engineering
• Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
   

Candidates can click on the corresponding field below for information brochure.

• Computer Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Liberal Arts
• Materials science and Engineering
• Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
   

How to apply :

Applications need to be filled online in the following steps :

Step 1

Register yourself in our system

Our Registration Page will ask you to provide a valid email address and ask you to choose a password not less than 6 characters. Please note that we will use this email address for further communication with you. Click here to Register.

Step 2

Login in to our System

Please Provide the email address and password which you had chosen at the time of Registration with our system. Click here to Login.

Step 3

Please select a department name to perform either of the following

• To fill your application of the corresponding department for first time.

• To update your already filled application of the corresponding department.

Step 4

Fill or update your application details by clicking on appropriate links. Please note that once you fill or update the information in the appropriate form you need to click on either save/update button so that your data will be stored in our system.

Step 5

Download the challan by Clicking here and pay the fee in the bank. The Application fee is 400/- for General/OBC category and 200/- for SC/ST category. Upload the scanned copy of your bank challan by clicking the link provided in Main Forms Page.

Step 6

Upload your photograph by clicking on the link provided in Main Forms Page.

Step 7

You should take printout of your application for the department you have chosen by clicking on the link provided in Main Forms Page. Note that this printout need to be carried when you are called for Interview/Written Test. This application should not be mailed or posted to us.

Step 8

If you are called for the Written test/Interview you need to carry all your documents, printout of your application (Which you can generate by selecting the appropriate link on Main Forms Page), challan and certificates with you.

Step 9

One can apply to several departments. If you want to apply to several departments you need to fill a separate application for each department you want to apply. To fill your application for the department "XYZ" first login to our system and choose "XYZ" in the list of department names. Please note that you need to fill all your details for each department. Please note that you need to pay the application fee separately for each department.

Step 10

You can keep on updating your application,upload the challan and photo till the last date.

Step 11

"Incomplete application will not be accepted".

 Important Dates :

Last date for submitting the application is 18th Nov 2013 (4:00PM IST)

NIT JAMSHEDPUR Ph.D. Programme admission 2013-14 Spring

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JAMSHEDPUR e invites applications for admission to PhD Programme in the areas as specified below :

1. Engineering and Technology
2. Humanities &Applied Sciences(Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics)
3. Computer Applications

Qualification(s)   :

Engineering and Technology :

For Institute Research Scholar (IRS)

Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline with a minimum 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks in both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels from recognized Technical Institute or University. [Minimum 6.0 CGPA or 55% marksfor SC/ST candidates]

Only those Candidates will be considered for Ph.D. programme.

• Whose admission to M. Tech /M.S/ME programmes was through GATE score

OR

• Who holds a valid GATE score (i.e. those qualified in GATE 2012 or 2013)

OR

• B. Tech. with a valid GATE Score Card(i.e. those qualified in GATE2012 or 2013).

Humanities & Applied Sciences(Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics):

Bachelor’s andMaster’s degree in Sciences or Humanities / M. Tech in the relevant area with a minimum6.5 CGPA or 60% marks in both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels from recognized Institute or University.[Minimum 6.0 CGPA or 55% marksfor SC/STcandidates].
Only those Candidates will be considered for Ph.D. programme.

• Having valid GATE score card or CSIR/NBHM/UGC-NET fellowship.

Computer Applications :

MCA with valid GATE Score orM. Tech in Engineering with a minimum 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks in Master’s levels from recognized Institute or University. [Minimum 6.0 CGPA or 55% marks for SC/ST candidates].
Only those Candidates will be considered for Ph.D. programme.

• Whose admission to M. Tech / M.S / ME programmes is through GATE Score

OR

• Who holds a valid GATE score (i.e. those qualified in GATE 2012 or 2013) 

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates will be given as per GOI norms. 

For Sponsored Research Scholar (SRS) from Industry / recognized R& D Labs. applicable to all the above  disciplines

• Whose admission to M. Tech /M.S/ME programmes was through GATE score alongwith 5 years of industrial / research experience.

Sponsored Research Scholar (SRS) category is without any stipend and is applicable to candidates presently employed in reputed industry/ research organisations and with minimum experience of FIVE years They are required to produce a NOC/Sponsorship Certificate from present employer, along with relevant experience certificates on employer’s letter head (containing details like website address, phone and fax number, postal address etc.) from present and previous employers.

How to apply :

• The application form and other relevant information for admission to Ph.D. program may be downloaded from the  Institute website: www.nitjsr.ac.in. 
• Applications form, duly filled in, must contain a crossed Demand Draft for  1,500/- for General / OBC (750/- for SC / ST candidates) towards application fee drawn in favour of Director, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpurpayable at SBI RIT Jamshedpur (Code 1882) and should reach Chairman – (PG & R) Admission, NIT Jamshedpur 831 014 on or before 29/11/2013.  

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APPLICATION FORM [PDF]

APPLICATION FORM [DOC]

IIT Jodhpur PhD programmes for December 2013

IIT Jodhpur invites applications for admissions to the PhD programmes for the semester commencing from December 2013 in the following disciplines :

1. Computer Science and Engineering
2. Electrical Engineering (Including Electrical, Electronics and Communication)
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Physics
5. Chemistry
6. Mathematics
7. Philosophy, Economics, English, Psychology
8. Materials Science
9. Biological and Cognitive Sciences

At present interdisciplinary research in areas of Engineering, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences are conducted under the following research centres :

1. Centre of Excellence in Biologically Inspired Systems Science
2. Centre of Excellence in Energy
3. Centre of Excellence in Information and Communication Technology
4. Centre of Excellence in Systems Science

The detailed information about these centres can be obtained from the Institute's website.

Application Procedure :

• Candidates are requested to use the following link to fill and submit the application form online at http://www.iitj.ac.in/academics/online/onlinephd/ 
• For December 2013 admission, the online link will remain active till November 25, 2013. 
• The summary sheet, final submitted application, demand draft & a copy of GATE/UGC/CSIR score card should reach us by November 29, 2013. 
• Candidates are requested to send online generated summary sheet & final submitted application duly signed along with the processing fee of Rs.300/- for General/ OBC candidates and Rs.150/- for SC/ST/PD candidates in the form of demand draft drawn from a nationalized bank in favour of "Director, IIT Jodhpur" payable at Jodhpur to the following address :

Convener - Ph.D. Admissions

Discipline ___________ (write the name of discipline in which admission to PhD is sought)

Application No. ___________

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur

Old Residency Road, Ratanada, Jodhpur - 342 011, Rajasthan

Phone: +91 (291) 2449 002, Fax: +91 (291) 251 6823

Minimum Educational Qualification requirement :

Ph.D. (Engineering) : 

• M.Tech./ME/M. Sc. (Engg.) degree or equivalent
• B. Tech/BE/M. Sc. degree with a valid GATE score.

Ph.D. (Sciences and HSS) :

• M.Sc./M.A. Degree in respective or equivalent area with a valid GATE/UGC/CSIR score.

Part-time/Sponsored Category Candidates :

• Three years of relevant experience is needed for those with M. Tech degree and five years of relevant experience is needed for those with B. Tech or M. Sc. degree. This category is only for those who are working in research labs or in similar institutions. Please note that no financial assistance will be provided under this category.

Financial Assistance :

• Financial Assistance in the form of assistantship/ scholarship/ fellowship for a specified duration will be provided to eligible Ph.D. students (FULL TIME) as per the Institute norms or as per the funding agency norms (UGC / CSIR / DBT/ NBHM/ INSPIRE) of the assistantship.

Reservation Policy :

The MHRD, Government of India norms are applicable.

Important Dates :

Last date of filling online application form : November 25, 2013.

Last date of submitting the summary sheet : November 29, 2013.

Announcement of short listed candidates for the admission process : December 4, 2013.

• Please note that all communications related to admission will be done through email only. 
• Details regarding written test/interview will be available on the website in the first week of December. 

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PhD notification @ Indian Institute of Astrophysics

Indian Institute of Astrophysics invites applications from motivated and qualified students for the PhD, jointly with Pondicherry Central University Integrated M.Tech.-PhD, jointly with University of Calcutta.

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics is a premier institute devoted to research in astronomy, astrophysics and related physics.

The main campus of the Institute is in Koramangala, Bangalore, whereas the Hosakote campus, near Bangalore houses the Centre for Research and Education in Science and Technology (CREST). The main observing facilities of the Institute are located at Gauribidanur, Hanle, Kavalur and Kodaikanal.

Research Fields :

• Sun and the Solar System
• Stellar Physics
• Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy
• Theoretical Astrophysics and Physics
• Instrumentation

Research facilities & field stations :

• Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle
• Vainu Bappu Observatory, Kavalur
• Radio Observatory, Gauribidanur
• Kodaikanal Observatory
• Center for Research and Education in Science Technology , Hosakote
• High Performance Computing Facility

How to apply :

Applications are to be made online at the website www.iiap.res.in

Important dates :

• Last date for submission of application : Monday, 11th November 2013.
• The IIA screening test (IIAST) will be held on : Saturday, 14th December 2013

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TIFR PhD notification in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences

Research Opportunities for exceptionally talented and strongly motivated students.

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is India's premier institution for advanced research in fundamental sciences. The Institute runs a graduate programme leading to the award of Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. as well as M.Sc. degreee in certain subjects. With its distinguished faculty, world class facilities and stimulating research environment, it is an ideal place for aspiring scientists to initiate their career.



The Graduate Programme at TIFR is classified into the following Subjects - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability) and Science Education. It is conducted at the Mumbai campus and various National Centres of TIFR. 

Subjects - Programs :

Mathematics (Ph.d. and Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. Programs)

• School of Mathematics, TIFR Mumbai - http://www.math.tifr.res.in - only Ph.d. program.
• Centre for Applicable Mathematics (CAM), Bengaluru - http://math.tifrbng.res.in - Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs in Applicable Mathematics.

Physics (Ph.d. and Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. Programs)

• Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics
• Department of Condensed Matter Physics & Materials Science
• Department of High Energy Physics
• Department of Nuclear & Atomic Physics
• Department of Theoretical Physics

All above at TIFR, Mumbai Campus - http://www.tifr.res.in/~sbp

• National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Pune - http://ncra.tifr.res.in
• TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad - (http://www.tifrh.res.in) : Theoretical and experimental activities in physical, chemical, biological and engineering sciences within and across disciplines. 
• International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (http://www.icts.res.in): Activities in all theoretical sciences. 
• Students applying for Physics also have the option to be considered for India-based Nueutrino Observatory (INO).

For more details on INO please see http://www.ino.tifr.res.in

The option can be indicated at the time of registration of application.

Chemistry (Ph.D. Program)

♦Department of Chemical Sciences, TIFR, Mumbai - http://www.tifr.res.in/~dcs

♦TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad - http://www.tifrh.res.in

Biology (Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc. and M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation Programs)

♦Department of Biological Sciences, TIFR, Mumbai - http://www.tifr.res.in/~dbs

♦National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru (http://www.ncbs.res.in) only Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.d. and M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation programs.

♦TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad (http://www.tifrh.res.in)

FAQ for Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. Programs in Biology

Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communcations and Applied Probability) - Ph.D. program

♦School of Technology & Computer Science (STCS), TIFR, Mumbai - http://www.tcs.tifr.res.in

Science Education (Ph.D. Program)

♦Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai. For admission procedure, see http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in

Eligibility:

Mathematics:

• For Ph.D. (Mumbai): M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./M.A./ B.A./B.Sc.
• For Ph.D. (Bengaluru): M.A./M.Sc./M.Tech.
• For I-Ph.D. (Bengaluru): B.A./B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. degree holders.
• Students who wish to apply for the Ph.D. programme at CAM, Bengaluru will have to select Ph.D. Mumbai in the application form. Further, in the application, they can indicate their preference for being considered for the Ph.D. programme at CAM, Bengaluru.
• Students applying for Ph.D. Mumbai and who are eligible for I-Ph.D. programme at Bangalore can indicate their preference in the application form for being considered for the I-Ph.D. program at CAM, Bengaluru.
• Similarly students applying for I-Ph.D. Bangalore and who wish to be considered for Ph.D. Mumbai can indicate their preference in the application form.

Physics:

• For Ph.D.: M.Sc.(Physics)/B.Tech. (Engineering Physics)
• For I-Ph.D.: B.Sc./B.E./M.E./M.Tech./B.Chem. or equivalent degreee in Science / Engingeering / Medicine, M.Sc. (not in Physics)/B.Tech. (not in Engineering Physics).

In addition,

• I-Ph.D. candidates with four or more years of university education who clear the written test may be considered by TCIS for their Ph.D. program.
• I-Ph.D. candidates with an engineering degree who clear the written test may be considered by NCRA for their Ph.D. program.

Chemistry:

• For Ph.D.: M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./B.Pharm./M.Pharm. B.Sc. candidates with advanced knowledge of the discipline are also eligible to apply.
• For Ph.D. Program in TCIS: M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

Biology:

• For Ph.D.: Masters in Basic Science or Bachelors in Applied Science. These include, M.Sc.(Ag.), B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc., B.Pharma. (4 years course), MBBS, BDS, M.Pharma. Candidates will be short-listed for interview based on written test marks, CV and Scientific Writeup.
• For I-Ph.D./M.Sc.: Bachelors in any Basic Science.
• For M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation: Indian nationals who have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (with a minimum of 50% in core subjects), less than 35 years of age as on July 1, 2014 and a strong interest in wildlife research and conservation. Graduate nationals of South and Southeast Asian countries, with similar qualifications, are also eligible to apply.
• For Ph.D. Program in TCIS: M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

Computer & System Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability):

• For Ph.D. : B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./M.C.A./M.Sc. degree holders in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communications Engineering / Electrical Engineering. Exceptionally well qualified students with B.E./B.Tech./ M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. or equivalent degrees in other disciplines may also be considered.

Candidates not holding a Master's degree and admitted to a Ph.D./Int. Ph.D. program can receive an M.Sc. degree in some subjects by fulfilling prescribed requirements (see http://www.tifr.res.in/~gsoffice for details).

COURSE DURATION:

Ph.D. Program : 5 Years

Integrated Ph.D. Program : 6 Years

M.Sc. Program : 3 Years

Important Dates :

Publication of Notification :

University News Journal : September 2, 2013

Current Science Journal : September 10, 2013

Employment News : September 14, 2013

Nationwide Entrance Examination :Sunday, December 8, 2013

Last date for application : October 20, 2013

Online payment link will be active upto October 27, 2013

DDs sent by post/courier will be accepted upto October 31, 2013

GATE Scored based applications to Systems Science (including Communications and Applied Probability) :

Opens on : February 1, 2014

Closes on : Two weeks after the GATE 2014 results are displayed on their website.

Results of the Nationwide Entrance Examination : January 15, 2014

EPSRC fully funded Studentship in Engineering/ Physics/ Mathematics

The Civil and Computational Engineering Centre

Swansea University

Project : 

Development of Coupled Electro-Mechanical Simulation Techniques for MRI Scanners

Key Information :

Applications are invited to the Civil and Computational Research Centre, Swansea University, for a PhD in the field of Computational Multiphysics. This project is in collaboration with Siemens Magnet Technology (SMT) and will be funded by an EPSRC case award with an enhanced stipend.

The aim of this PhD is to develop efficient computational analysis tools for the prediction of heat-loads and mechanical vibrations arising from the electromechanical coupling that results during the operation of MRI scanners. The problem is challenging since it involves the coupling of different physics and yet rewarding since its successful completion will lead to the embedding of the developed methodology into the routine magnet design process at Siemens Magnet Technology (SMT).

Analytical approaches struggle to go beyond axi-symmetric models, and these fail to capture adequately the complexity of real-world geometries. A numerical approach is necessary and, while "off-the-shelf" packages are capable of treating the electromagnetic and mechanical fields separately, an efficient coupled analysis procedure suitable for this application has yet to be developed. This is the final goal of this project: to develop the analysis methodologies that will enable the efficient computation of heat loads and mechanical vibrations within an MRI scanner environment and thus, in this respect, inform the design of future generations of MRI scanners.

The Civil and Computational Engineering Centre has an international reputation for excellence in the development and use of Computational Mechanics and Scientific Computing, which cover a broad and ever-increasing spectrum of applications. The successful candidate will work in the research group of Dr. Paul D. Ledger and Dr. Antonio J. Gil.

Eligibility :

Applicants should hold an undergraduate honours degree and hold or be completing a master degree. Both qualifications should be equivalent to a 1st (70% and above) or a 2.1 (60% -70%).

Degrees in all areas of Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and other related subjects will be considered

Candidates Profile :

• Should have an enthusiastic attitude to conducting research.
• Should have a strong interest in engineering, physics and maths with particular emphasis in computational mechanics.
• Demonstrate knowledge of some programming languages such as Matlab and/or Fortran.
• Attend international conferences and present the research undertaken.
• Contribute to the writing of articles in international journals.

UK students :

UK students are eligible for a full award (stipend and fees).

EU students :

EU students who have been ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of the grant are eligible for a full award (stipend and fees). This means they must have been normally residing in the UK (apart from temporary or occasional absences).

EU students who are ordinarily resident in a member state of the EU are generally eligible for a fees-only award.

Further information about eligibility requirements can be found on the EPSRC website: http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/help/Pages/eligibility.aspx

Funding informationValue:

The full studentship covers tuition fees and a stipend of up to £18,000 p.a.Funding applies to:EU applicants (including UK)

Contacts and how to applyAdministrative contact and how to apply :

Candidates should send a summary of their academic background and CV to the supervisors : 

Dr P.D. Ledger p.d.ledger@swansea.ac.uk and 

Dr A..J. Gil a.j.gil@swansea.ac.uk.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.