Indian-Australian PhD research scholarship is a unique opportunity for excellent Indian students to undertake a doctoral degree at the IICT-RMIT research centre in Hyderabad.
Candidates are invited who have the following qualifications for the positions of IICT-RMIT Research Fellow for the joint collaboration project in conjunction with Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia-IICT centre located in IICT Premises. The candidates will received an internationally recognized PhD degree from RMIT University, Australia upon satisfactory completion of the program.
Priority Areas:
Candidates should have aptitude to work in the following areas: Advanced Materials, Water Management, Catalysis, Nanotechnology, Synthetic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Green Technologies, Smart Materials, and Bio-Sensing, Bio-medical and Biotechnology.
Essential Qualifications:
First Class in M.Sc (Physical/Inorganic/Organic, B.Tech. (Chem Engg). applicants with two years research experience or M.Tech (Chem Engg.) and IELTS: Overalls score of 6.5+ with no category less than 6.0, or TOEFL (Paper based): Overall score of 580+ (TWE of 4.5+), or TOEFL (Internet based iBT): Overall score of 92 with no category less than 20, or An exception to English language requirements will be considered if the applicant has completed a Bachelor and Masters degree (with thesis or publications) in English within the last 3 years. This exemption will be conditional on satisfactory completing of the English Language proficiency exam within the first 12 months of enrolment.
Desirable:
GATE or CSIR/UGC NET (lectureship qualified) Qualified are preferred Stipend and Benefits: Rs 32,500/p.m. (consolidated) stipend while in India. + Students will pay NO FEE for this degree in Australia + Overseas healthcare in Australia + AUD$25,000 per year living allowance while in Australia + Return Airfare. Upon satisfactory completion candidates will receive a 100% Australian PhD degree fully recongnized internationally.
14 Positions are available.
Age criteria:
The upper age limit for JRF is 28 years, which is relaxed up to 5 years in the case of applicants belonging to Women, Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, Physically challenged and 3 years for OBC applicants. Relaxation in age will also be considered for those applicants who have earlier experience at IICT or any CSIR laboratory in a temporary position or Training Program with excellent Academic & work record. Selection:
The Selection will be on the basis of an Interview.
How to Apply:
Applicants who wish to apply should submit the application form in the prescribed format which can be downloaded from our website www.iictindia.org. Duly filled, signed and supported by attested copies of certificates should be forwarded in an envelope super-scribed “Application for IICT-RMIT RESEARCH FELLOW”
to The Director,
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology,
Tarnaka, Uppal Road, Hyderabad-500 607.
Closing date for submission of application is July 8, 2016. Successful applicants will be enrolled at RMIT University and will receive an Australian PhD degree. Candidates will also have the opportunity to do Research in Australia for a maximum period of one year.
