TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, Pakistan 2012

For young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in physical sciences in departments and laboratories of the National Centre for Physics (NCP), Islamabad. Deadline: 15 September.

Programme Details

TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable in the departments and laboratories of the National Centre for Physics (NCP) – www.ncp.edu.pk– for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months in one of the following fields of physics: Plasma Physics, High Energy Physics, Quantum Information, Applications of Ion Beam Techniques using Tandem Accelerator (5MV), Earthquake Studies, Atomic Physics & Spectroscopy, Modeling, Simulation & Computing, Astrophysics & Cosmology, Nano Sciences (Catalysis & Surface Sciences, Nano Material Fabrication & Applications, Nano Biotechnology, Nano Medicines), Vacuum Science & Technology (Vacuum Standards, Vacuum Coating & Material).

NCP will provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs such as food, accommodation and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.

The language of instruction is English.

Eligibility

Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

be permanent residents in a developing country (other than Pakistan);

must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country;

hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences;

apply for the fellowship within five years of having obtained a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences;

be regularly employed in a developing country (other than Pakistan) and hold a research assignment there;

provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor;

provide an official Acceptance Letter from NCP (see sample Acceptance Letter in the application form). Requests for acceptance must be sent to Dr. Riffat Mahmood Qureshi (by e-mail: riffat@ncp.edu.pk, caad@ncp.edu.pk) who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting Dr. Qureshi applicants must accompany their request for an Acceptance Letter with copy of their CV and a research proposal outline;

provide evidence of proficiency in English.

Submitting your application

The call for applications is open from 12 March until 15 September of each year.

Applicants must submit an Acceptance Letter from NCP when applying, or by the deadline at the latest. Without preliminary acceptance the application will not be considered for selection.

Reference letters must be on letter-headed paper, SIGNED and sent as attachments via e-mail to TWAS and NCP. The subject line must contain NCP/PDoc and the candidate’s surname. Alternatively, letters should be sent in sealed envelopes by post. N.B. Only signed reference letters can be accepted. The letters can be submitted either by the referee or by the applicant directly.

Applicants to the TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme should send a copy of their application (by email, fax or post) to TWAS and to NCP. (For NCP only: if sending by email or fax, a hard copy must also be submitted by post).

APPLICATION FORM:

Click on the links below to download the application form and guidelines. Before applying it is recommended that you read very carefully the application guidelines for detailed information on eligibility criteria, deadlines and other key requirements of the application procedure. 

PDoc Application form

PDoc Application Guidelines

CONTACT DETAILS

TWAS Fellowships Office

ICTP campus, Strada Costiera 11

34151 Trieste, Italy

Tel: +39 040 2240 314

Fax: +39 040 2240 689

E-mail: fellowships@twas.org

Dr. Riffat Mahmood Qureshi

Director, Collaboration & Academic Activities Department (CAAD)

National Centre for Physics (NCP)

Quaid-e-Azam University Campus, Shahdara Valley Road

Islamabad, Pakistan

Tel:       +92 51 2077360

Fax:      +92 51 2077395

Email:   riffat@ncp.edu.pk, caad@ncp.edu.pk