Name of the organisation : Indian Institute Of Geomagnetism (iigm.res.in)
Description : Admission 2013 PhD Programme
Reference No. : ADVERTISEMENT DETAILS (Advt.No: 001/13(R)
Admission Notice & Application Format : http://203.193.153.36/iig/media/jobs...b927e34947.pdf
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Applications are invited for Ph.D. programme in Geomagnetism and Allied Fields from candidates having M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech.) in Physics / Applied Physics / Geophysics / Applied Geology / Environmental Science and valid certificate of qualifying NET / GATE / PET (in Physics from University of Mumbai / in Physics from Shivaji Univ., Kolhapur / in Physics or Applied Geology or Environmental Science from North Maharashtra Univ., Jalgaon / in Geophysics or Environmental Science from SRTM Univ., Nanded / in Geophysics from Andhra University, Visakhapatanam).

Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) offers Doctoral Programme in Geomagnetism and Allied Fields pertinent to studies of Solid Earth, Upper Atmosphere and Observatory Data Analysis. Selected candidates will be required to do research work at IIG, Navi Mumbai. Indian Institute of Geomagnetism is a recognized centre for conducting research leading to Ph.D. degree by following universities in the subjects specified;
1. University of Mumbai (Physics)
2. Shivaji University, Kolhapur (Physics)
3. North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (Physics, Applied Geology, Environmental Science)
4. SRTM University, Nanded (Geophysics, Environmental Science)
5. Andhra University, Visakhapatanam (Geophysics)

Scholarship: as per CSIR/UGC Rule for JRF.
In addition, book grant of Rs. 6,000/- per annum is provided to students during the second and subsequent years.
Hostel accommodation is also provided.

Requirements:
i) M.Sc. / M.Sc. (Tech.) in Physics / Applied Physics / Geophysics / Applied Geology / Environmental Science with a minimum of 60 % marks throughout and Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics as a subject in B.Sc.
ii) In addition candidates should be in possession of valid certificate of qualifying NET / GATE / PET (in Physics fromUniversityofMumbai/ in Physics from ShivajiUniv.,Kolhapur/ in Physics or Applied Geology or Environmental Science from North Maharashtra Univ., Jalgaon / in Geophysics or Environmental Science from SRTMUniv., Nanded / in Geophysics from Andhra University, Visakhapatanam).
iii) Those appearing for Master’s degree final year examination in the year 2013 may also apply.

Maximum Age: 25 years as on 01stJuly 2013.
No. of Vacancies : 15

Selection Criteria : Candidates who are in possession of the GATE / NET (for JRF only) certificate valid up to January 2015 in subject code -2 (Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Science) or subject code -5 (Physical Science) / PET certificate from University of Mumbai in Physics / Shivaji University, Kolhapur in Phyiscs / North Maharashtra University Jalgaon in Physics, Applied Geology, Environmental Science / SRTM Univeristy, Nanded in Geophysics, Environmental Science / Andhra University, Visakhapatnam in Geophysics will be called for the interview. Candidates who have not qualified any of the above will have to undergo a written test conducted by IIG followed by interview.

Place of Research Work: The candidate should specify where he/she would like to carry out research work either at Headquarters in Mumbai, EGRL Tirunelveli or KSKGRL Allahabad.

How to Apply :
The originally signed application along with the copy of Certificates5 Mark sheets5 and other Documents has to be sent to the Institute by registered post / courier at the address given below;
The Registrar
Indian Institute of Geomagnetism
Plot No.@5 Sector 1A5
Kalamboli Highway5
New Panvel:W)5
Navi Mumbai – 410 218

The application should reach the Registrar on or before : 20.05.2013