Government of India
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS)
Invites Applications for its Prestigious Scheme
Dr K.S. Krishnan Research Associateship (KSKRA) – 26th Batch
For a challenging career in pursuit of front ranking
R&D programmes in Atomic Energy
Advertisement No. 01/2017/(R-IV) Last date for receipt of applications: 31 May 2017
Research Associates selected under the prestigious KSKRA programme are given an opportunity to work on
R&D programmes of national importance relevant to the DAE mandate and offers prospects of regular absorption
in DAE units.
This year, 10 KSKRAs will be selected in the following broad disciplines, e.g. Physical Sciences, Chemical
Sciences, Biosciences and Engineering Sciences with the Areas of Specialization indicated in the table below.
KSKRAs are paid a stipend of Rs 40,000 + other benefits for a maximum period of 2 years. Anytime during the
2nd year of Associateship, subject to satisfactory performance, the KSKRAs will be absorbed in BARC, Mumbai
and appointed in the grade of Scientific Officer/Engineer-D/E.
Details of Application Code for KSKRA Application
8 KS-17/BS/26/8 Computational biology and bioinformatics
Bio-Science
9 KS-17/CH/26/9 Pre-clinical screening of
anti-cancer drug formulations
Biochemistry/Pharmacology/
Zoology
10 KS-17/CH/26/10 Bio-fouling in sea water
involvement and marine ecology Marine Biology/Life Sciences
Eligibility criteria:
(A) Minimum educational qualification and experience:
(i) For Engineers: Ph.D. degree in Engineering (Those who have submitted thesis for Ph.D. may also
apply. However, Ph.D. degree certificate should be submitted within a period of six months of joining
as Research Associate) or Master’s degree in Engineering (M.Tech./M.E./M.S.) with a minimum of 2-
year R&D experience after obtaining M.Tech./M.E./M.S. degree.
(ii) For Scientists: Ph.D. degree in Science (Those who have submitted thesis for Ph.D. may also
apply. However, Ph.D. degree certificate should be submitted within a period of six months of joining
as Research Associate).
All candidates with respect to point (i) & (ii) must have minimum 60% marks at both Bachelors and
Masters levels.
(iii) DGFS Ph.D. candidates are eligible to apply for the above posts and will be called for interview, if
found suitable.
(B) Nationality/Age: Indian nationals, not more than 32 years age as on 1 January 2017. The age criterion is
relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates. The SC/ST/OBC certificate
should be as per the prescribed format. Physically challenged persons are eligible for age relaxation of
5 years.
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