Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

Ph.D.Programme - July 2011

Applications are invited from highly motivated candidates for admission to the Ph.D. Programme starting in July 2011, under two distinct schemes, namely IIST-ISRO Fellowship [Fellowship of Rs.35,000 per month] and IIST Fellowship [Fellowship of Rs.16,000/Rs.18,000 per month], in the areas of Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Chemistry, Earth & Space Sciences, Humanities, Mathematics and Physics.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree in the relevant area with first class or equivalent. However, outstanding candidates with Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with an excellent academic record and aptitude for research may be considered for direct admission to the Ph.D. Programme. Candidates with Master’s Degree in basic science subjects and Humanities must be NET qualified (JRF) to be considered for the Ph.D. programme.

Age Limit: Applicant should be below 28 years as on 6^th June 2011. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government Rules.

Nationality: Applicant should be an Indian citizen.

Last Date: Last Date for Receipt of Applications : 6 June 2011

Fellowships
1. IIST-ISRO Fellowship

Department Code	Research Area	Eligibility
AE/IIST-ISRO	1. Space Dynamics, Optimal Lunar / Interplanetary Mission Design	* M.Tech in Aerospace Engg./ Mechanical Engg. or related areas
AV/ IIST-ISRO	2. Digital Image Processing Techniques	* M.E./M.Tech in Digital Signal Processing / Image Processing / Computer Science / Computer Vision with B.Tech in Electronics and Communication or Computer Science.
ES/ IIST-ISRO	3. Radiative Processes of Compact Objects 4. Cloud Microphysics	* M.Sc. in Physics   * M.Sc./M.Tech in Metereology/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Oceanography/ M.Sc. Physics
MA/ IIST-ISRO	5. Stochastic Modelling / Queueing Theory	* M.Sc. Mathematics / Statistics / Operations Research

2. IIST Fellowship

Department Code	Research Area	Eligibility
AE /IIST	6. Failure Analysis of Nanocomposites	* M.Tech in Aerospace Engg. / Mechanical Engg. or related areas
AV/IIST	7. Machine Learning and Algorithms to solve  Markov   Decision Processes 8. Space Vector Modulation Algorithms	* M.Tech in Computer Science with B.Tech in Electronics and Communication * M.Tech in Power Electronics with B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics and Communication
CH /IIST	9. Polymer Nanocomposites 10. Inorganic Functional Materials 11. Organic Solar Cells	* M.Sc / M.Tech in Chemistry / Polymer Technology or related areas
ES /IIST	12. Clustering around Young Massive Stellar Objects 13. Warm – Hot Intergalactic Gas in the Low Red-shift Universe 14. Polarimetric INSAR for Forest Studies 15. Atmospheric Boundary Layer 16. Petrology	* M.Sc. in Physics * M.Sc / M.Tech in Remote Sensing / M.Tech Computer Sc / M.Sc Mathematics * M.Sc / M.Tech in Metereology / Atmospheric Sciences / Oceanography/ M.Sc. Physics * M.Sc / M.Tech in Geology
HS/IIST	17. Gender Studies in Science and Technology 18. The Impact of IT on Work and Society 19. Electronics Parts Management in Space Industry	* M.A / M.Phil in English Literature * M.A / M.Phil in Sociology * M.E./M.Tech in Production Engineering or MBA with OR specialization
MA /IIST	20. Information Geometry and its Applications	* M.Sc Mathematics / Statistics / Operations Research
PH /IIST	21. Nonlinear and Quantum Dynamics 22. Digital Holography 23. Quantum Logic clock	* M.Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics / M.Tech Applied Optics

Selection Procedure

1. Applications in the prescribed format will be received until 6^th June 2011.
2. Candidates will be short-listed based on Academic records and other relevant criteria like research experience, National Eligibility Tests, etc.
3. Selection will be based on a written test followed by an interview.
4. List of shortlisted candidates for written test and the dates of written test / interview will be displayed in IIST website by   3^rd week of June 2011.
5. All short-listed candidates will be required to appear for a written test in their relevant areas.
6. Written test of two hours duration will be conducted at IIST, Trivandrum during 1^st week of July 2011.
7. The written test will aim to evaluate the basic understanding of the relevant subject area. The test may contain both descriptive and objective questions.
8. Candidates qualified in the written test will be required to appear for an interview the following day.
9. Selected candidates will be intimated within a week of the final interview. Results will also be displayed in our website.
10. Outstation candidates will be paid to and fro sleeper class train fare by shortest route, or actual fare (whichever is lower) for attending the test / interview.

How to Apply

1. Application form can be downloaded from IIST website www.iist.ac.in
2. Duly filled application form along with attested copies of documents mentioned in the application form should be sent to The Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Valiamala P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695547, Kerala, in a sealed envelope with the superscription “Application for IIST Ph.D. Programme – July 2011”.
3. Application form should be accompanied by a fee of Rs. 250/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only) (Rs. 125/- for SC/ST candidates) in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of The Registrar, IIST payable at Thiruvananthapuram.