SICI-Mitacs Partnership Programme, Globalink Research Internship (GRI): The call for student applications for the summer of 2021[LD: 23/09/2020]

SICI-Mitacs Partnership Programme, Globalink Research Internship (GRI): call for student applications for the summer of 2021

The Mitacs-SICI Globalink Research Awards can provide funding for research collaborations between Canadian and SICI member institutions. This program can be used to support large scale research collaborations between SICI’s Indian and Canadian member institutions, as well as individual research projects. Eligible participants (Master’s, PhD, Postdocs) from India and Canada (each way) apply to conduct joint research projects with academic collaborators/supervisors at SICI’s Indian / Canadian member universities for a period of 12-24 weeks (25% of the time can be spent at the home institution). Master’s or Ph.D Students and Post-doctoral fellows from SICI member Institutions in India and Canada will travel to the other country to work on research projects at SICI Member Institutions for 12-24 weeks

This is a competitive opportunity and a limited number of awards are available.

Eligibility

The Applicant must:

• Be registered as full-time Master’s, Ph.D. student, or postdoctoral fellow at an eligible Indian/ Canadian university or institution and remain as such throughout their Globalink Research Award. Postdoctoral fellows may apply if their date of graduation from a PhD program is no more than 5 years prior to the proposed start date of the research project.
• Be from SICI member institutions.
• Not undertake a research project at an institution where they have previously completed a degree and/or been employed.
• Be the legal age of majority in India /Canada (18 years of age or older)
•  Meet travel requirements for their intended destination, including visa and/or immigration requirements and associated documentation
•  Not be previously awarded a Globalink Research Award 

Host Supervising Professors

•  Must hold a faculty position at a Canadian/ Indian university
•  Must be eligible to supervise graduate students and hold funding from Tri-Council / any other Government body/ agency in India / Canada

Home Supervising Professors

•  Must be recognized faculty members at their Indian / Canadian institutions
•  Must be eligible to supervise graduate students in India / Canada

Application Requirements

Email your complete application form along with all required documents at  anjut@sici.org.in. All application documents must be submitted in English or French . Please number the file names accordingly.

 1. Globalink Research Award application form (you may require the latest version of Adobe Reader) 

• The application form should not be scanned and must be submitted in its original, fillable

format

• Sections 6 & 7 may be submitted as a separate scanned PDF, if digital signatures cannot be

obtained

2. Research proposal

3. Intern CV (on Mitacs template)

4-5. Letters of support from both participating professors. Both letters must:

o Be written on university letterhead and be signed by the professor

o Provide the supervisor’s title and department

o Outline supervisory and/or financial support for the intern and project

o Describe the intern’s academic and research qualities, outstanding achievements, and ability to complete the project

6. Host supervisor’s CV in English or French, including funding history, publications, and graduate

     interns supervised

7.Intern Code of Conduct and Ethics of Mitacs * and  Policy on Academic Integrity and Code of Ethics (PAICE) governing the programmes administered by Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute.

8. International Pre-Departure Form*

*These forms can be submitted after the submission of the application; however, funds will not be released until Mitacs receives these forms.

Value of Award: 6000 CAD

This includes student airfare, visa, medical insurance, living stipend, research related costs, student stipend, accommodation costs, programming, evaluation, professional development, administration, and research costs.

Deadline: The Programme is open to receive applications throughout the year. However, once the numbers of designated awards are made, programme will close. Applicants are advised to apply at their earliest to secure an award.  

Duration: 12 to 24 weeks 

Contact Address:

Ms.Anju Taneja

Senior Programme Officer- Finance
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI)
5 Bhai Vir Singh Marg
New Delhi 110001 INDIA
Call us at: 011 – 2374 6417; 2374 3114; & 2374 2677
Email: anjut@sici.org.in

Contact international@mitacs.ca for more information.

Also visit: https://globalink.mitacs.ca/#/student/application/welcome

Source: An email received from Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (11/09/2020)

Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Accounting and Auditing (2019-21), The University of Agder. Kristiansand, Norway.

Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Accounting and Auditing (2019-21)

Closing Date: 18 June 2018.

University: Department of Economics and Finance, The School of Business and Law, The University of Agder.

Location: Kristiansand, Norway.

Duration: Two years, Starting from January 2019.

ABOUT: The School of Business and Law at The University of Agder invites applications for a temporary full-time position as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Accounting and Auditing at the Department of Economics and Finance. The duration of the position, which is located at campus Kristiansand, is two years. Depending on the applicants’ profile and academic experience, it might be offered as a three year position including 33 % of the time assigned to tasks at the Faculty’s discretion. The starting date is in January 2019.
The position is funded by the Norwegian Research Council and connected to the project titled Internationalization of Financial Reporting and Auditing (ifra.uia.no). The focus of the project is on the relationship between financial reporting and auditing and their evolution at both the institutional and organisational level.
The School of Business and Law at the University of Agder is one of the major university-based business schools in Norway, with approximately 2000 students and around 80 faculty members. The Business School is currently in the process of AACSB accreditation. The School of Business and Law offers an active research environment with close collaboration between professors, post-doctoral research fellows and PhD-students.
Description of the position:
The research project focuses on the impact of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), regulation, and auditing processes. The position focuses on research which advances our understanding of the changes in global accounting and auditing. The selected candidate is expected to contribute to the creation of new knowledge in this research area and publish in high-quality, international peer-reviewed journals. The position also entails working in collaboration with other contributors to the project and participation and/ or management of externally funded research applications and projects.
Qualifications and terms:
The successful applicant must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field at the start of the appointment. An essential part of the assessment of applicants is the quality of the research proposal and how it fits within the research agenda of the project. Strong qualifications in applied research methods are expected, and fluency in written and oral English is a prerequisite.
Personal suitability for the position and the ability to cooperate will also be emphasised.
Further provisions relating to the position as Post-doctoral Research Fellow can be found in the Regulations Concerning Terms and Conditions of Employment for the Post of Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Research Assistant, and Resident.
Short-listed applicants will be invited for interviews, possibly also a trial lecture. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will conduct a reference check. If the accepted candidate is from outside the European Union, he/she is required to secure a needed Schengen visa in due time.
We offer:

• A variety of responsibilities in a large, exciting and influential organisation
• A position with opportunities for personal development in a diverse environment
• Competent, internationally oriented team of colleagues with broad academic and business networks
• Modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers
• Flexible working hours

The position is remunerated according to the State salary scale, salary plan 17.510, code 1352 Post-doctor, gross salary per year NOK 489 300 - 556 700. In the case of particularly highly qualified applicants, a higher salary may be considered. A 2 % compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.
The Norwegian public service is committed to reflecting the diversity of society, and the personnel policy of the University of Agder aims to achieve a balanced workforce. All qualified persons are therefore encouraged to apply for the position, irrespective of cultural background, gender, age or disability.
The appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions. The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with current regulations for the public service and the position.
Application:
Applicants must submit their application form and CV online. Please click on the link “Apply for this job”.
The following documentation should be uploaded as an attachment with the online application:

• A description of the applicant’s research interest, background information about the research questions the applicant wishes to work with and their relevance to the advertised position. The proposal should include a brief overview of current research on the indicated topic and issues relevant to research.
• Certified copies of diplomas, transcripts and letters of reference
• A complete list of publications
• Doctoral thesis and timeline for completion if in progress
• Copies of selected scientific publications and R&D activities which the applicant wishes to submit for assessment (no more than 10)

The applicants are fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. The application and all documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English. Without complete documentation we cannot, unfortunately, include you in the assessment process.
Closing date: 18 June 2018.
For further information, please contact principal investigator of the project, Professor Anna Alon, email anna.alon@uia.no.
In accordance with §25(2) of the Freedom of Information Act, applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the name of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.
In case of discrepancies between the Norwegian and the English text, the English text takes precedence
Jobbnorge ID: 152627, Deadline: 18.06.2018, Internal ID: Ref. 121/18

Apply for this job

Source: AKADEUS, https://www.akadeus.com/announcement,a3792.html (16/05/2018)

PDF: Post-doctoral Fellow for an ICSSR Sponsored Project

Post-doctoral Fellow for an ICSSR Sponsored Project

INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES KOLKATA

DD 27/D, Sector I, Salt Lake, Kolkata - 700 064

 

Applications are invited for one Post-doctoral research fellow to work on an ICSSR sponsored project titled, Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining in Urban Labour Markets: The Case of West Bengal. The candidate must have a PhD in economics/political science dealing with issues related to labour. Experience in conducting quantitative or qualitative surveys is desirable. Those who have submitted their PhD theses recently may also apply.

A consolidated amount of Rs 40,000/- per month will be paid to the fellow. The appointment would be initially for one year, extendable by one more year on the basis of evaluation. The fellow must be prepared to join the institute at a short notice.

Applicants are required to send their CV and a synopsis of their PhD work (not more than 2 pages) to: subhanilc@gmail.com. The subject line must mention “Application for ICSSR Urban Labour Market Project”.

Last date of submitting application: 7^th May 2014.

Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships at IIM Calcutta 2014

Post-doctoral Research Fellowships at IIM Calcutta

IIM Calcutta invites applications for Post-doctoral Research Fellowships (PDRFs) from researchers who want to contribute to the theory and practice of management. The research work during the postdoctoral period should be in areas that are of interest both to the postdoctoral fellows and the Institute.

Eligibility

• Candidates with a Ph.D. Degree can apply within five years of completion of Ph.D. Those who have submitted their theses for Ph.D degree may also apply. The thesis must be in appropriate disciplines.
• Applicants must have a consistently good academic record and demonstrated research potential.
• The age limit for applicants for the PDRFs is a maximum of 35 years (this limit may be relaxed by 5 years for women and reserved category applicants).

Each Fellowship will carry a Stipend of Rs.40,000/ - 45,000/ 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 duration of the fellowship will be for a period of 2 years, with continuation of fellowship in the second year subject to satisfactory performance in the first year. In no case will the fellowship be extended beyond two years. Though five Fellowships are available, the number of positions filled up will depend on the number of suitable candidates identified through the screening process.

Application forms can be downloaded from www.iimcal.ac.in. The documents to be submitted along with the application form are listed in the application form. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be reimbursed Return AC –II train fare from their place of origin/residence for the interview.

Applications must be sent to: Dean (Academic), IIM Calcutta, Joka, D. H. Road, Kolkata 700104. The last date for submitting applications is April 21^st, 2014. Interview of short-listed candidates will take place in May. Selected candidates are to be issued offer letters by June and expected to join in July.

Click here for more information about PDRF.

Click Below to download Application Form.

Faculty, Post-doctoral and Administrative Postions open at TISS Tuljapur, Guwahati and Hyderabad.

Faculty, Post-doctoral and Administrative Positions open at TISS Tuljapur, Guwahati and Hyderabad.

Please visit: www.campus.tiss.edu and click on Jobs@TISS.

Application deadline: May 15, 2013.

All the Best!