Simons-NCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Simons-NCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship is run by the Simons Centre at NCBS (the National Centre for Biological Sciences, part of TIFR) in Bangalore. It is a competitive programme for researchers who can build an independent research programme together with members of the Simons Centre. The centre wants theoretical physicists, chemists, mathematicians, engineers and computer scientists who are strongly interested in biology. Positions are open internationally.
- Typical window: open all through the year
- Theoretical physicists, chemists, mathematicians, engineers and computer scientists with a strong interest in biology are sought
What you'll do
- Develop an independent research programme in collaboration with members of the Simons Centre
- Write a detailed 2 to 4 page research proposal, which can be developed with a Simons Centre member
- Give a research seminar and attend an interview as part of selection
- Do theoretical or quantitative research on problems in biology
Who can apply
- Applicants should be exceptionally talented researchers able to run an independent research programme
- Applicants need at least two letters of recommendation
- Positions are open internationally, so there is no India-only restriction
How to apply
Email simonspostdoc at ncbs.res.in with your CV, a one-page summary of research accomplishments, at least two recommendation letters and a detailed 2 to 4 page research proposal. Shortlisted candidates give a research seminar and attend an interview. Results are announced within a week of the interview.
Official page: ncbs.res.in/academic/postdoc-postdoctoral-opportunities