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.