Fellowship for research in bio-energy

An autonomous Institute of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Renewable Energy offers SSS-NIRE Bioenergy Promotion Fellowships to expand research activities in bio-energy.
FELLOWSHIPS will be offered in the filed of bioenergy - covering Biomass characterization, Biomass plantation, Biomass management, Biomass conversion technologies (pyrolysis, gasification, biomethanation), Liquid biofuels (biodiesel, bioethanol, bio-oils), Algal biomass production, Biohydrogen production etc.


Fellowship: Senior Researvh Fellowship (SRF), Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Post Doctorate Fellowship (PDF)

No of Fellowships: JRF/ SRF: 5, PDF: 2

Eligibility: Junior Research Fellowships (JRF)


    * Must either have 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in B.E/ B.Tech( degree in Chem. Engg., Mech. Engg., Agri. Engg., Civil Engg., Biochem. Engg., Energy Engg. Etc) with a valid GATE score/ or must have 60% marks in M.Sc ( Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology)
    * Preference will be given to NET qualified candidate

Senior Research Fellowships (SRF): ME, M.Tech or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology (Chem. Engg., Mech. Engg., Agri. Engg., Civil Engg., Biochem. Engg., Energy Engg.) with minimum 60% marks Or MSc, BE, B.Tech with minimum 60% marks and at least two years of post MSc, BE, BTech, research experience as evidence from fellowship/ associateship or traineeship and published papers in standard refereed journals.

Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF):
Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in the field of Renewable Energy or relevant field of science and engineering.
Candidates submitted thesis and likely to appear Viva-voce within six months are also eligible to apply.


Upper age limit for JRF: 28 years, Tenure: 2 years

Upper age limit for SRF: 32 years, Tenure: 3 years

Upper age limit for PDF: 32 years, Tenure: 3 years


Stipend/ Fellowship amount:
JRF Rs.16000 PM+HRA (if hostel accommodation not provided)
SRF Rs.18000PM+HRA (if hostel accommodation not provided)
PDF Rs.22000 PM +HRA (if hostel accommodation not provided)

Selection process: Candidate must furnish about 500 words abstract of the R&D work he/she plans to pursue at the Institute and the name of the equipment facilities required for the purpose.

download application form in the prescribed format

SEND the complete application form with a latest passport size photograph attested photocopies of their certificates/ Marks sheets and list of their publications to:
Director
Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Renewable Energy,
12 KM Stone, Jalandhar Kapurthala Road,
Kapurthala-144601

Application deadline: November 4, 2011

Address:
Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Renewable Energy,
12 KM Stone, Jalandhar Kapurthala Road,
Kapurthala-144601