ICTS-Simons Fellows Program at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Bangalore
Upcoming Deadline: December 15, 2015
The International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) invites applications for the ICTS Simons Fellows Program. This program, funded by a targeted grant to ICTS by the Simons Foundation, is aimed at attracting world-leading young researchers to ICTS as postdoctoral fellows. ICTS provides a stimulating intellectual atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities for academic research. Fellows will have opportunity to interact with leading scientists from all over the world through collaborative visits, workshops and conferences, funded by the program.
Eligibility
Applications are invited from highly qualified young scientists with proven track record. Candidates must have a PhD degree in physics, mathematics, astronomy, theoretical physical chemistry, theoretical physical biology and related fields..
Salary and benefits
The initial appointment will be for two years, with possibility of extension up to a third year. Renewal for the third year will depend on a comprehensive review of the scientific activity of the Fellow. The salary will be Rs. 60,000 per month and the fellows can also opt for free institution accomodation or a house rent allowance of Rs. 15,000. In addition, Fellows receive health insurance, travel support up to Rs. 200,000 per year and a research grant of Rs 200,000 per year for computing services, publications, relocation, and other direct cost. Fellows will also have the opportunity to apply for additional travel and research grants offered by the national funding agencies.
About ICTS
Established in 2007, ICTS is a new initiative in Indian science. Its aim is to foster excellence in the basic sciences through its programs, interactions and cross-fertilization between disciplines and be a node for scientific information and values. Apart from organizing and hosting a large number of visitor-driven academic programs, ICTS is also in the process of developing a world-class in-house research program. Current focus of the in-house research, driven by a team of young and vibrant faculty, is on astrophysical relativity, data assimilation and dynamical systems, physical biology, statistical physics and turbulence, and string theory and quantum gravity. ICTS also has a strong visitor and associates program. A state-of-the-art residential campus will be ready by early 2015. Starting from 2015, all the ICTS programs will be organized at the new campus and the fellows will have the opportunity to be part of this vibrant academic environment. ICTS is located in Bangalore, a highly cosmopolitan city, the IT hub of India, that boasts a pleasant and moderate climate, and is known as the garden city of India.
How to apply
Interested candidates can apply online at the URL given below with their CV, list of publications, a research proposal (not more than two pages) and a covering letter. Please also arrange at least three recommendation letters sent directly to ICTS. The nominal deadline is December 15 2015; but applications will be considered until the positions are filled. The nominal starting date of 1 September 2016 is negotiable. Applicants will be automatically considered for other postdoctoral fellowships at ICTS. Informal queries may be addressed to the ICTS faculty.
APPLY ONLINE (Deadline: December 15, 2015)
About ICTS
ICTS is a new initiative in Indian science, with a mandate to contribute to frontier research by providing a platform devoted to theoretical natural sciences and interdisciplinary and applied mathematics through its various programs. The current in- house research program focusses on astrophysical relativity, numerical linear algebra, computational science, data assimilation, dynamical systems, non-linear dynamics, fluid mechanics, mathematical physics and geometry, physical biology, statistical mechanics and turbulence, condensed matter physics, and string theory. ICTS hosts strong visitors and associates driven programs, a highly competitive graduate school as well as a devoted postdoctoral program, that forms an integral part of the in-house research. A state-of-the-art residential campus is ready to provide vibrant academic environment. Located in Bangalore, the garden city of India, with pleasant and moderate climate, ICTS maintains close ties with the world-class scholastic ambience of the city.
Links
E-mail: postdoc [dot] committee [at] icts [dot] res [dot] in