Chanakya post-doctoral Fellow in IISER, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Pay- Rs. 80,000/- per month

Designation/Position- Chanakya post-doctoral Fellow in IISER

IISER, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India invites application for Chanakya post-doctoral Fellow in IISER from eligible and interested candidates

About- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country. Chanakya post-doctoral Fellow in IISER

Research/Job Area- Physics/Information Theory/Mathematics

Location- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

Minimum Educational qualification (as prescribed by the funding agency)	Ph.D. degree in Physics/Information Theory/Mathematics. Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D thesis but not yet obtained the Ph.D degree may also apply.
Preference	Candidates having prior research experience in quantum channel and in quantum entanglement theory will be given more priority.

Age	35 Years or below as on the closing date of application, A relaxation as per DST norms for SC/ST/OBC and women candidates.

Job/Position Description- 

Name of Post	Chanakya post-doctoral Fellow
Name of Project	Devising practically implementable enhanced means of communication with the aid of quantum resources.
Funding agency	I-HUB Quantum Technology Foundation (National Mission in Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical systems), Department of Science and Technology
Minimum Educational qualification (as prescribed by the funding agency)	Ph.D. degree in Physics/Information Theory/Mathematics.Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D thesis but not yet obtained the Ph.D degree may also apply.
Preference	Candidates having prior research experience in quantum channel and in quantum entanglement theory will be given more priority.
Number of posts	One
Fellowship amount	Rs. 80,000/- per month (consolidated)Candidates who have submitted the Ph.D thesis and awaiting the award of the degree will be paid an amount of Rs. 60,000/- per month (consolidated)
Tenure of the post	1 year (first) + extendable to 1 more year (second) depending upon the progress + extendable to 1 more year (third) subject to performance appraisal and availability of funding

How to Apply- 

Please send by e-mail with the subject Chanakya post-doctoral Fellow to Dr. Manik Banik (manik.banik@iisertvm.ac.in) including the following details as a single PDF file

1. Complete CV with list of publications; include contact details viz phone number, email and postal address.
2. Title and abstract of your thesis
3. Names of two referees who can provide recommendation letters
4. A brief write-up of your research experience and outlook (not more than 1 page)
5. Describe prior research experience in quantum channel and/or in quantum entanglement theory (if any) (not more than 1 page)

The shortlisted candidates will be informed by email on details of interview date, time and will also be put up on the website www.iiisertvm.ac.in. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic situation, interview will be conducted via online mode only.

A detailed resume of the shortlisted candidates with recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience etc. will be collected and verified at an appropriate stage.

Last Date for Apply– 28 February 2022

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