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.
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 (Experimental and
Theoretical), Quantum Information, Applications of Ion Beam Techniques
using Tandem Accelerator (5MV), Earthquake Studies, Atomic Physics &
Spectroscopy, Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), 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.
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
