EMERITUS SCIENTIST SCHEME (KESS)
About the scheme
KSCSTE invites applications from candidates for the selection of Emeritus Scientists of the Kerala State Council for Science and Environment, an autonomous body of Government of Kerala. Scientists from the State of Kerala who have retired from service or completed their assignments from reputed institutions with research publications in reputed journals are eligible to apply. The Emeritus Scientists will engage in full time research work for 2 years in the relevant subject areas.
Objectives
Tap knowledge and to provide support to superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective field of specialization
To utilize their talent and use their experience in addressing state level important issuesWho can apply?
Candidates should be from the State of Kerala and should have worked as a scientist in reputed institutions with commendable scientific achievements.
Candidates should have published research papers in peer reviewed journal with impact factor greater than 1.
Age should not exceed 65 years as on 1st January 2014
Duration
The duration of Emeritus Scientists programme shall normally be for a period of 3 years.
Features
Rs.25,000/- per month for the two years with 10% HRA and annual contingency of Rs.1,00,000/-
Assistance of a Research Fellow/Associate can be availed.
Mode of selection
Based on assessment and evaluation of a proposed project.
How to apply
Eligible candidates may submit application in the prescribed format with copies of certificates, training, age, educational qualifications, achievements, publications etc. The application should contain mailing address, contact number and e-mail ID. An undertaking from Head of any of the recognized Research Centres/Departments/Institutions stating that research facilities will be extended to the Emeritus Scientist if selected or have no objection in allowing the Emeritus Scientist to carry out the programme in the institution is to be attached along with the application.
Five copies of the detailed application should reach the Executive Vice President, KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004 on or before 31st May 2014.
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For more information
Head, STPD, KSCSTE
SASTHRA BHAVAN, PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – 695 004.
e-mail : kscste @ gmail .com
Telephone : (0471) 2543701-05 (PABX), 2534605 (O)
Fax : 0471-2540085
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