GUIDELINES FOR POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
It is a temporary full time research position which may be offered for those who seek to choose research as a profession. Candidate with a PhD degree in appropriate disciplines and with consistently good academic record and research potential can apply. The proposal should be innovative.
Eligibility:
A detailed research proposal has to be submitted along with the application. Proof of concept by way of preliminary work done is essential requirement for the applicants, which will be measured through their publications made in their SCI indexed journals. At least two letters of recommendation / reference from previous Principal Investigator / Chairman in case of freshers regarding the research capabilities and other attributes of the applicant must be submitted to the Dean, AC & RI, Madurai, directly by the referee in confidential letter. Candidates who obtained their doctoral degree from TNAU alone can apply for PDF.
Duration:
The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of 2 years.
Financial Assistance :
The Post Doctoral Fellow will be paid with consolidated fellowship of Rs.40,000/-
per month.
Leave
Leave for maximum period of 12 days in a year in addition to public holidays may be taken by the Post Doctoral Fellow with the approval of the Project Director, Centre of Excellence in Innovations, AC & RI, TNAU, Madurai.
Procedure for approval
The applications received will be scrutinized by the screening committee. Later, the short listed candidates will be called to present the project proposal before the selection committee, constituted by University. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview. The decision of the Committee will be final.
6. Documents for applying to the post of Post of Doctoral Fellow
Application form ( to be obtained from DSW)
Research Proposal (as per Annexure III)
Publications in SCI indexed journals in the relevant theme area
Two letters of recommendation (to be sent by the referee directly to the Dean, AC&RI, Madurai)
