Advertisement for Post Doctoral Fellowship Under RUSA 2.0, UGC

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Panjab University, Chandigarh Advertisement for Post Doctoral Fellowship Under RUSA 2.0, UGC Scheme Applications are invited for the Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) under RUSA 2.0 in the following thrust areas in the various departments of Panjab University, Chandigarh. Sr. Thrust Area Number of PDFs posts no. available 1 Social sciences and applied fields 3 2 Physical Sciences 3 3 Biological Sciences(life Sciences) 3 4 Engineering Sciences 3 5 Chemical Sciences 3 Eligibility : (i) The candidate must have a doctorate degree in the relevant subject with published research work to their credit. (ii) The upper age limit for applicants is 40 years,with relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC/Women candidates applicable as per Government of India Norms or 5 years. Preference will be given to candidates having experience in the relevant research area/patent /industrial research experience. Duration:Post Doctoral Fellowship will be offered initially for a period of nine months and can be extended on the basis of performanceand as per availability of funds in RUSA 2.0 scheme. Fellowship: Rs. 1,00,000/- per month (consolidated) Contingency: A contingency grant of Rs. 1,00,000 /- per annum will be provided for research purposes. Eligible candidates are required to submit soft copy of their application form along with educational qualification documents, list of publications, detailed CV and 1500 words brief research proposal in above mentioned thrust areas by e-mail to the coordinator RUSA 2.0 Panjab University with the subject “application for Post-Doctoral Fellowship(PDF) with specified Thrust area”. (Application form and research proposal format is attached below) Email ID –pu_rusa@pu.ac.in Last Date of submission – 15th May 2025 by 2:00PM General Instruction to Applicants 1. The prescribed essential qualification indicated are bare minimum, and mere possessions of same will not entitle applicants to be offered the Fellowship. Therefore, applicants should furnish details of all qualifications possessed in the relevant field and show the documentary evidences at the time of interviews. 2. The institute reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all of the advertised Fellowships. 3. Incomplete application will not be considered. APPLICATION FORM 1. Personal Details Full Name (In Capital) Date of Birth Gender Photo (DD/MM/YY) (Male/Female) Marital Status Nationality (Married/Unmarried) Address for Communication Permanent Address Mobile/Phone no. E-mail 2. Education Background (From Matriculation Onward) S.No Degree Board / Regular/ Year Division % Marks University Part time /CGPA 3. Qualifying Examination (GATE/CSIR/UGC/NET/Others if applicable) All Qualifying Valid Any other S. No. Branch Year Percentile India Examination up to information Rank 4. Professional Experience (if any) Name of Period Nature of S. No. Designation Organization From To Work 5. Research Publication 6. Awards, patents, research projects/consultancy etc 7. Any other Relevant Information 8. Name of Department in Panjab University where the PDF research will be conducted 9. Name of mentor under whom the PDF research will be conducted DECLARATION I hereby declare that I have carefully read the instructions and particulars supplied to me and that the entries made in this application form are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. If selected, I promise to abide by the rules and discipline of the Institute. I note that the decision of RUSA, Panjab University is final in regard to selection. RUSA, Panjab University shall have the right to take necessary action at any time after my selection, provided it is found that I was admitted on false particulars furnished by me or my antecedents prove that my continuance in the Project is not desirable. I agree that I shall abide by the decision of RUSA, Panjab University, which shall be final. Place: Date: Signature of applicant Signature of Mentor Signature of Head with Stamp Format for submitting Research Proposal  Title  Proposal summary  Keywords  Origin of Problem  Objectives  Work methodology  Expected output of the proposal  References