Postdoctoral fellowships in Pakistan for scientists from developing countries

Postdoctoral fellowship program for young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue research in organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology or physical chemistry at the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) — comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Centre for Molecular and Drug Research, Karachi, Pakistan

Fellowship Description: TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) – comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular and Drug Research, for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months in the following fields: organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology or physical chemistry.

* ICCBS 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 a maximum age of 45 years on 31 December of the year of application;

* hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences;

* be nationals of a developing country (other than Pakistan);

* 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 the supervisor or head of department at ICCBS

* provide evidence of proficiency in English.

Fellowship Application Deadline: 30 June 2011

Source: twas.ictp.it/prog/exchange/fells/fells-pdoc/iccbs-pdoc

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