Ph.D.

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad is inviting applications for admission into Ph.D. Programme for the year 2011-12. CCMB offers highly qualitative research facilities in the areas of modern biology leading to a Ph.D. Degree. The projects offered in CCMB for Ph.D. would be in the broad research areas of Cell Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Plant Molecular Biology, Nano-biology, Protein Structure and Function, Biology of Infection, Epigenetics, Biology of Macromolecules, Chromatin Biology and Bioinformatics. Following are details of eligibility and application procedure:

Areas of research: Cell Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Nanobiology, Plant Molecular Biology, Protein Structure and Function, Developmental Biology, Biology of Macromolecules, Biology of Infection, Epigenetics and Chromatin Biology and Bioinformatics. Eligibility Requirements: Applicants should have a Master’s degree in any branch of science OR a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Medicine or Pharmacy. They also need a valid National level fellowship (JRF / SRF of various funding agencies such as CSIR, DBT, UGC, ICMR, etc.), DST-INSPIRE or any other equivalent fellowship. Candidates qualified in GATE / GPAT examination with a minimum of 85 percentile are also eligible to apply. Candidates with lectureship in CSIR-UGC (NET) and other exams need not apply. Age should be below 28 years as on 10th December 2011. Relaxations apply as per rules.

Interested candidates can apply online through CCMB website at http://www.ccmb.res.in/phd . Last date for the receipt of applications is 10th December 2011. List of short listed candidates for written test will be displayed on the website on 18th December 2011. Selection will be based on the performance in Written Test and Interview. Written Test will be held at CCMB, Hyderabad. Those qualified in Interview have to appear for interview on 19th January 2012 and 20th January 2012.

Important Dates:
1) Last date for submission of applications: 10th December 2011
2) List of selected candidates for the written test: 18th January 2012
3) Interviews for qualified candidates: 19/01/2012 and 20/01/2012
4) Discussions for Selected candidates: 21st January 2012.

Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi has announced notification for admission into Ph.D. Programme for January 2012 academic Session. CECRI is a research organisation functioning under the purview of CSIR. The subject of electrochemistry is an interdisciplinary area. Following are details of eligibility, selection and application procedure:

Eligibility: Applicants should have first class M.Sc. degree or equivalent in Chemical or Physical or Biological and related sciences. Candidates should have qualified in CSIR / UGC-NET Examination with a valid Rank OR applicants with a valid DST- INSPIRE fellowship in the above disciplines are also eligible. Candidates with NET qualification are not eligible for Ph.D. Programme of CECRI.

Selection procedure: Selection of the candidates will be based on counseling or interview to be conducted at CECRI. Those selected for the Ph.D. Programme at CECRI shall get fellowship and other allowances, contingency etc. as per the applicable rules of the fellowship agency.

Interested candidates can apply in the prescribed format available on the website at cecri.res.in. A scanned copy of the filled-in application form along with other relevant information may be mailed to cfe@cecri.res.in . Contact for more details: Students’ Academic Committee, CSIR – Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi – 630 006; Email: cfe@cecri.res.in.

Important Dates:

1) Last date for submitting application: 11th November 2011
2) Screening of applications and intimation to students: 21st November 2011
3) Counseling for Ph.D. Admissions: 5 – 19 December 2011
4) Declaration of results: 21st December 2011