Call for Applications for University Post-Doctoral Fellowship (UPDF) Programme

Objective

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship positions at SRM University-AP are designed to discover and empower enthusiastic young researchers, offering them the necessary support to conduct cutting-edge research in various fields including science, engineering, management, liberal arts, humanities and social sciences. These positions offer an opportunity to collaborate closely with a faculty advisor, fostering their growth as independent researchers while providing a solid foundation for their future endeavours.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  1. Carry out independent research: theoretical, analytical, experimental and applied.
  2. Write funding proposals under the supervision of faculty advisors.
  3. Mentor and supervise junior colleagues and PhD scholars, providing guidance and developing research skills.
  4. Assist faculty advisors in research-based UG and PG teaching.
  5. Publish research findings in journals and highly rated conferences; Publish patents leading to commercialisation and technology transfers.

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. PhD degree in the fields of sciences, engineering, management, liberal arts, humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary areas.
  2. PhD scholars who have submitted their thesis are also eligible to apply for UPDF positions.
  3. Maximum Age is 35 years.

Duration:

The duration of the fellowship is 2 years to be reviewed annually and is subject to satisfactory performance.

Fellowship:

  1. A monthly salary of Rs 58,000/- along with House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per University norms. (During the first year)
  2. A monthly salary of Rs 61,000/- along with HRA if the UPDF publishes two papers in Q1 and/or ABCD-A*/A journals as the first or corresponding author. (During the second year)
  3. For candidates who have submitted their thesis but have not been awarded the degree: A monthly salary of Rs 41,000/- will be provided along with HRA.

Other Benefits:

  1. House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be applicable to those without university accommodation. For those provided with university accommodation at a license fee, food and transportation charges will be as per actual charges.
  2. Suitable rewards for publication as per university norms.

Only applications sent via email before July 21, 2023, will be considered. Duly filled applications can be sent to asstdean.research@srmap.edu.in

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