Indian Institute of Management Jammu Invites Application for Post Doctoral Research Fellowship Recruitment 2022

Vacancy Circular No:

Indian Institute of Management Jammu (IIM Jammu)
invites applications for recruitment of Post Doctoral Research Fellowship

Post Doctoral Research Fellowship

Number of Vacancy: 1 Posts

Educational Qualification: M.Phil/Ph.D

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu is launching the Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship (PDRF) Program from 2022. Postdoctoral training is imparted for scholarly development and career advancement for individuals who have obtained a doctoral degree.

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1. Post Name: Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship

2. Program Objectives: 

a) The Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship is designed keeping in view IIM Jammu's aim to create a high-quality research environment in the institute, with intentions to promote high-quality research by research scholars with a doctoral degree and an outstanding academic record.

b) IIM Jammu also aims to address pertinent issues through adequate research work done by PDRF that would focus on solving societal and business issues faced by businesses-small or large, public or private in developing and developed countries. It will bridge the gap between theory and practise.

c) The program facilitates the development of a professional identity of the research scholar, including the evolution of self-identity from student to professional and the ability to assume professional and personal responsibility for one's independent research work.

d) The Fellows would add significantly to the academic vibrancy of the IIM Jammu through their own research, as well as by working jointly with faculty members on research and by presenting seminars.

3. Eligibility : 

a) Candidates with a Ph.D. Degree from institutions of high repute like IIMs, IITs, IISERs, IISc Bangalore, NITIE Mumbai, Central/State Universities, or an equivalent level in such other globally recognized Indian or foreign institutions of comparable standards as may be decided by IIM Jammu can apply within five years of completion of their Ph.D. The thesis must be in appropriate disciplines.

b) Those who have submitted their thesis for Ph.D. degree may also apply. However, such candidates are expected to complete the Ph.D. programme and submit provisional degree at the time of joining or original Ph.D. degree certificate within 6 months from the date of joining as PDRF.

c) From the Ph.D. thesis, at least one research publication should be in ABDC category journals/ conference proceedings.

d) Applicants must have a consistently good academic record and demonstrated research potential.

e) A Ph.D. degree holder from IIM Jammu is eligible to apply only after gaining one year of post-PhD relevant experience and under the mentorship of other than his/her PhD supervisor(s).

f) The age limit for applications for the PDRFs is a maximum of 35 years (this limit may be relaxed by 5 years for women, PWD and SC/ST applicants)

g) Both Indian and Foreign nationals are eligible to apply for PDRF. If selected, before joining the Institute, a foreign national candidate will have to obtain required permission from concerned authority of the Government of India.

4. Stipend and Other Benefits:

a) Each fellowship will carry a monthly Stipend of ₹ 70,000/ p.m. consolidated, depending on the level of prior experience of the chosen candidate. In addition, a contingency grant of Rs.50,000/- per annum will be provided. The entire duration of the fellowship will be for a fixed period of one year, with continuation of fellowship in the second-year subject to satisfactory performance in the first year.

b) The IIM Jammu would pay ₹ 1,00,000/- (upper limit) for attending one reputed international conference during their entire tenure with the post-doctoral program, on a reimbursement basis, upon production of receipts. This conference grant can be accessed only after completing the first year of the fellowship program and submission of one joint research paper with IIM Jammu faculty member for publication in a reputed journal (at least category B in ABDC journal rankings).

c) Office space will be provided to PDRF along with a computer and printer. They will be issued special research library card, enabling them to borrow up to ten books from the library at a time.