Career


Academic Project and Guidelines


The main Objective of the Institute is to promote and conduct basic and applied studies in the field of magnetically confined plasma and nonlinear phenomena in plasmas.
The Institute has several academic programmes to train Scientists and Engineers in the field of physics.

Academic Programme

Recruitment Advertisement Academic Programme (Contact: acadcomm at ipr dot res dot in)


Ph. D Programme in Physics:
Educational Qualifications: M.Sc. in one of the following subjects: Physics, Engineering Physics or
Applied Physics with a minimum aggregate of 60%. Candidates must have Physics and Mathematics
courses at the under graduate level. Candidates expecting a Master’s degree (M. Sc.) in the year 2021 can
also apply.

Stipend & Facilities: Consolidated stipend of Rs. 31,000/- per month for first two years and Rs. 35,000/-
per month for the next three years. Book grant of Rs. 40,000/- per year. Medical facility will be provided at
a nominal charge. House rent allowance (HRA) as per IPR rules and regulations for those candidates who
choose NOT to stay in IPR hostel.

Hostel Accommodation: Limited hostel accommodations are available in IPR premises for selected
candidates. Women candidates and candidates with PWD shall be given preference for Hostel
accommodation. Candidates are requested to mention their respective choice of accommodation in the
application form.

Research Areas:
Areas of research at the Institute include a wide spectrum of topics in experimental and Theoretical physics.
The Institute provides exciting oppurtunities and excellent facilities to work on high Technology areas such as,

  • Large ultra high vacuum systems
  • Spectroscopy, mm-Wave, Visible, UV and X-ray
  • Laser induced florescence
  • Bolometry
  • X-ray/Visible Tomography
  • Nuclear detection techniques
  • Interferometry
  • Electron Cyclotron Emission
  • Atomic and Molecular physics, Charge exchange, Multiple Ionisation, Recombination spectroscopy etc.
  • Surface Plasma Interactions
  • High-Voltage and High-Current Pulsed Power Systems
  • Sophisticated Control, Monitoring and Data Acquisition Systems.

Experiments:
  • Transport (particle and energy)
  • Disruption
  • Instabilities
  • Non-Linear phenomena
  • Generation and destruction of magnetic energy stored in current filaments
  • Dusty Plasmas & Coulomb Crystals
  • Particle acceleration
  • Relativistic Electron beams.
  • Non-neutral Plasma.

Theory:
  • Collective Phenomena
  • Anomalous and Classical transport
  • Non-linear phenomena ( involves concepts in plasma physics, many-body theory,statistical mechanics, fluid dynamics, quantum chromodynamic field theories, plasma astrophysics etc.), Chaos & Turbulence
  • Dusty plasmas
  • Free electron lasers
  • Computer simulations

Applications for PDF position at IPR:
Candidates applying afresh for PDF position at IPR should have
obtained their Ph.D degree or at least provisional Ph.D degree. Applicants should attach their latest CV (containing a recent passport size photograph) with the application and a copy of the PhD /Provisional PhD certificate. The cover letter /e-mail should give a brief account of the name of the University /Institute /Organization from where they obtained Ph.D Degree and area of research work.
The applications mentioning subject “PDF Application” are to be sent to the e-mail ID :
“pdf@ipr.res.in “

Technical Training Programme:
The institute offers a technical training programme to train and absorb competent Scientists and Engineers in the plasma science and technology.
Students who have completed M.Sc (Physics/Applied physics), B.E (Computer / Electrical / communication / Electronics/ Instrumentation/ Mechanical ) will be selected for this programme on the basis of a written test followed by a personal interview which are usually held in the month of June.To and Fro second class rail fare by shortest route will be paid for attending the interview.
The selected candidates who join as Technical Trainee at the institute must take a set of courses and project work.The duration of this training will be one year.After successful completion of training, they will be offered a regular appointment.
During the period of training, the trainees will be paid a stipend of Rs.5400 per month with hostel accomodation.

Summer School Program:
This is a six-week program that offers a select set of students the opportunity to interact with scientists of the Institute and learn about various research tools of Physics and Technology through a project and a series of lectures.
Students of M.Sc / B.E. / B.Tech( Physics and Technology) are eligible to apply for this program. The participants will receive a consolidated stipend of Rs.10,500/-. To and fro 3rd AC rail fare by the shortest route and free hostel accommodation (limited seats are available) will be provided.


Recruitments:
Depending on the need and the vacancies created, Engineers and Scientists will also be recruited directly. Advertisements will be given in the leading newspapers and/ Employment News for differnt positions.