DR.K.S.KRISHNAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP(KSKRA)

DR.K.S.KRISHNAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP(KSKRA) BOARD OF RESEARCH IN NUCLEAR SCIENCES (BRNS) Invites Applications for its Prestigious Scheme DR. K.S.KRISHNAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP (KSKRA) – 26th Batch For a challenging career in pursuit of front ranking R & D programmes in Atomic Energy Last date for receipt of applications: 31.05.2017 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 and offers prospects of regular absorption in DAE units. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA for KSKRA A:Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience for KSKRA : i) 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. ii) For Scientists: Ph.D. degree in Science (Those who have submitted Ph.D. thesis may also apply). All candidates must have minimum 60% marks at both Bachelors and Masters level. All candidates must provide a list of publications in support of their R&D experience. B:Nationality/Age for KSKRA : Indian nationals who are 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. The SC/ ST/ OBC certificate should be as per the prescribed format. Physically challenge persons are eligible for age relaxation of 5 years. SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT for KSKRA The selected candidates would be appointed as KSKRA for an initial period of one year, which is extendable by one more year based on performance during the first year. KSKRAs would be paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 40,000/- + benefits. Those candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis but are yet to receive their Ph.D. degree, if found suitable by the interview committee in view of their expertise and academic record, would b