tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post6629541731760089901..comments2024-03-03T13:39:26.399+05:30Comments on Life in IISc: Pinned post for prospective faculty to IITs/IIScGiri@iischttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11819278945207995261noreply@blogger.comBlogger296125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-51002892549915433682011-10-22T12:21:24.965+05:302011-10-22T12:21:24.965+05:30How is the interview experience with selection com...How is the interview experience with selection committee with video conferencing over skype at IIT KGP.<br />I guess few of us may have some experience to share with prospective candidates outside India.APhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590986421812482143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-4215601883909415492011-10-19T19:51:38.668+05:302011-10-19T19:51:38.668+05:30Thanks iiscfac. Prof Giri, can you pl restore the ...Thanks iiscfac. Prof Giri, can you pl restore the post of iiscfac?Ankur Kulkarnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411971742511540520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-65311086732458147702011-10-19T08:31:59.302+05:302011-10-19T08:31:59.302+05:30@Ankur
I made a post answering your question, but...@Ankur<br /><br />I made a post answering your question, but it somehow got deleted (or spammed?). May be Prof Giridhar can restore it. In short, Prof Giridhar does mention under 'leave rules' link that you can only get living allowances, but not salary, while you are abroad either for short visits or sabaticals. <br /><br />For example, BOYSCOTT fellowship of DST provides $3000 pm for your allowances plus travel, visa, other fees.iiscfacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-76157444384678818612011-10-19T08:02:29.406+05:302011-10-19T08:02:29.406+05:30@ankur,
There is nothing for me to clarify - whoe...@ankur,<br /><br />There is nothing for me to clarify - whoever wrote that in that website or Prof. Giri will have to clarify.iitmsriramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16063826764366606345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-2192074854514450492011-10-19T04:23:30.702+05:302011-10-19T04:23:30.702+05:30@ankur
On this page (https://sites.google.com/sit...@ankur<br /><br />On this page (https://sites.google.com/site/newfacultyiisc/rules-and-regulations/leave-and-other-rules), Prof Madras says:<br /><br />"Technically, your host institution cannot give you a salary - but can grant you a living allowance."<br /><br />This is what I know for attending short term collaborative/conference visits:<br />You can be paid allowances (like TA, DA, accommodation charges) either through your grants or from your host but not a formal salary.<br /><br />To be precise, if you go to USA - you can get your tickets travel insurance, visa fees reimbursed. According to the prevailing rates at IISc, you can get a DA of $100 per day, plus hotel accommodation (I know this is correct if you are using your CPDA grants -- but not sure if rates are dependent on the granting agency). But if your host is paying you, they will pay according to their per diem rates. As I said I know this works for attending conferences, but I am not 100% sure if the same can be extended to longer trips like a month or so.iiscfacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-29501472862835761142011-10-19T01:56:25.568+05:302011-10-19T01:56:25.568+05:30@iitmsriram: It's surprising that you say that...@iitmsriram: It's surprising that you say that one cannot get paid. On this site, last line, Prof Madras says <br /><br />"Further, each faculty is given vacation for three months every year where he/she can travel/work anywhere and earn whatever money."<br /><br />http://sites.google.com/site/newfacultyiisc/pay-structure<br /><br />Could you please clarify?Ankur Kulkarnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411971742511540520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-30156350249377029712011-10-18T20:35:03.352+05:302011-10-18T20:35:03.352+05:30Anon Oct 17 7:50 AM,
Rules vary, so you have to ...Anon Oct 17 7:50 AM, <br /><br />Rules vary, so you have to check with your IIX. IITM has perhaps the most liberal sabbatical scheme as the reckoning is done in months instead of years - you get one month sabbatical credit for every six months worked. The minimum duration of sabbatical leave is four months, so you can take this after two years of service. However, the other issue you ask is more complex. As per rules, you have to take permission for going abroad anytime, even if you make a personal trip paid out of your pocket. Also, during vacation periods, you still draw a salary, so you are not allowed to take up any other paid position. You could visit other institutions and take part in research programs and such, but you cannot get paid. If you want to accept a paid position, you have to take sabbatical leave or extra ordinary leave (leave without pay).iitmsriramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16063826764366606345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-55936994663105465542011-10-17T07:50:10.561+05:302011-10-17T07:50:10.561+05:30Dear Prof. Sriram and Prof. Madras,
I would soon ...Dear Prof. Sriram and Prof. Madras,<br /><br />I would soon be joining as a new faculty in one of the old IITs, and am curious about taking leave during summer and winter vacations. Can I go as a visiting professor in institutes abroad during the whole period of summer and winter vacations? Also, after how many years of service, I would be eligible to take a sabbatical?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-29740749692482722332011-10-17T03:48:41.210+05:302011-10-17T03:48:41.210+05:30@Ankur Kulkarni
In an earlier round, my Ramanujan...@Ankur Kulkarni<br /><br />In an earlier round, my Ramanujan fellowship proposal which was relevant to climate change had got selected. And some people with better profile were not selected. As I have no uncles to support me in Indian academia, I am sure that the proposal played a role.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-26254898272911183782011-10-16T22:31:45.803+05:302011-10-16T22:31:45.803+05:30@above.
Ramanujan fellowship is meant to attract ...@above.<br /><br />Ramanujan fellowship is meant to attract people from abroad. So if you are already in India, you are not eligible to apply.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-49967720310298608862011-10-16T21:44:39.444+05:302011-10-16T21:44:39.444+05:30Dear Prof. Giridhar and Prof. Sriram,
I have retur...Dear Prof. Giridhar and Prof. Sriram,<br />I have returned to India in April 2010 after doing postdoc in US. Since then I am working as a scientist in industry. I have 5 years of postdoc experience and have so far so far published 25 refereed journal articles with an ‘h’ index 8. My query is <br />do I have a realistic chance of getting Ramanujan Fellowship if I apply?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-44280342971934489232011-10-14T20:44:25.991+05:302011-10-14T20:44:25.991+05:30@ anon October 13, 2011 11:53 PM
DBT (for its fe...@ anon October 13, 2011 11:53 PM<br /><br /><br />DBT (for its fellowships) allows you to keep the contingency even if you decide during the term of the fellowship that you want to avail the institute salary (particularly after 3 years when you go to PB-4 if you are employed by a IIX). Ramanujan fellowship is a package - you have to take the salary to be able to use the contingency.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-43608978032510727452011-10-14T17:47:08.244+05:302011-10-14T17:47:08.244+05:30Ramanujam and other fellowships are taxable.
http...Ramanujam and other fellowships are taxable.<br /><br />http://giridharmadras.blogspot.com/2011/04/overseas-talent.htmlGiri@iischttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819278945207995261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-40800830697368031692011-10-14T17:43:04.202+05:302011-10-14T17:43:04.202+05:30IISc will not refund full economy fare effective 2...IISc will not refund full economy fare effective 2010. Only LTC-80 is eligible. If you buy non LTC-80 fare online, you should show that it is cheaper than LTC-80 (published LTC-80 fares are online). Because LTC-80 can be cancelled without much charges, I would advise you to buy that.Giri@iischttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819278945207995261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-244099475787988272011-10-14T17:09:36.863+05:302011-10-14T17:09:36.863+05:30Reply for 'is buying LTC-80 ticket from air in...Reply for 'is buying LTC-80 ticket from air india office mandatory to avail LTC. If for e.g. I buy a cheaper air india economy ticket online, will IISc allow that to go thru.'<br /><br />NO, it is not mandatory, atleast in IITB it is not mandatory to buy LTC-80. Any Air India economy class ticket (apex or full fare) is eligible for LTC. Hope the same must be true in IISc also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-59270438270256925132011-10-13T23:53:50.099+05:302011-10-13T23:53:50.099+05:30Would anyone (particularly past fellowship holders...Would anyone (particularly past fellowship holders of Ramanujan/ Ramalingaswami/ other fellowships) know if thesefellowships are taxable ? I heard a yes and a no from two people. <br /><br />Also if anyone gave up one fellowship for another, would you share how you chose the one you have ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-74081832785738484952011-10-13T21:38:04.944+05:302011-10-13T21:38:04.944+05:30is buying LTC-80 ticket from air india office mand...is buying LTC-80 ticket from air india office mandatory to avail LTC. If for e.g. I buy a cheaper air india economy ticket online, will IISc allow that to go thru.<br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-34144203015115395932011-10-13T07:28:26.691+05:302011-10-13T07:28:26.691+05:30@Ankur
I am afraid I am not the right person to c...@Ankur<br /><br />I am afraid I am not the right person to comment on the points you raised. I left the IIX system decades ago but I occasionally read Prof. Madras's blog to see what is going on.<br /><br />I made my post after I was somewhat shocked to find a young applicant with an excellent publication track-record who was denied. In my view, this guy has outstanding potential - papers in PRL and PNAS as first author (2 author papers). I may be a bit biased since I work in computational science and I tend to have a soft corner for young researchers in this area. <br /><br />I haven't check the list completely so I am not sure if there are many applicants from engineering for this fellowship. I am also very curious about the composition of the selection committee and which disciplines they belong to. Given the lack of formal peer-review and explicitly advertised strategic research thrusts, these two factors would probably explain some of the trends people have observed.<br /><br />Prof. GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-91683201966599672552011-10-12T18:49:09.877+05:302011-10-12T18:49:09.877+05:30What not to write on your web-site if you are look...What not to write on your web-site if you are looking at attracting faculty to your "new" IIT:<br /><br /><i> Like the oasis in the vast desert, the city has a variety of thorny shrubs all over the area. It also home to some of the animal species that can survive in an arid and dry environment. </i><br /><br />No prizes for guessing which IIT it is!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-72219687800158950982011-10-12T16:19:24.648+05:302011-10-12T16:19:24.648+05:30@Anon above
No, the application does not contain ...@Anon above<br /><br />No, the application does not contain recommendation letters. Its only cv and the proposal. As Prof G says, it seems they are not reviewed by external referees, but that the search-cum selection committee makes the final recommendation based on those two. <br /><br />@Ankur<br /><br />Good questions and I hope DST will make its criteria more transparent. But I dont think anyone can answer your questions unless they themselves are on the selection committee or know someone there. If you have a good profile try your luck. <br /><br />In my case, I sent my application through my iix after i had the formal offer and I had also accepted it. I have *heard* that DST wants only those people who are not yet returned to, or not committed to return to, India. I dont know if my nomination letter from my iix said that I had already accepted the offer. I know there have been a number of instances where those who applied just after coming to India, even if they had brilliant profiles, were rejected even last year. So I think it may be a good idea to apply sufficiently early, before accepting your offer. Some people apply before getting the offer itself, if the iix is so willing. <br /><br />But remember that as of now, the current salary at a phd+3 yrs postdoc experienced asst professor is more than 75,000 at metros. Unless they increase the fellowship money, the major advantage of this fellowship is the contingency grant of 5 lacks per annum -- which can be very helpful. Good luck!rapnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-56349855968653505002011-10-12T13:49:25.779+05:302011-10-12T13:49:25.779+05:30Does the committee interview short listed candidat...Does the committee interview short listed candidates for Ramanujan fellowship or is it purely based on recommendations and CV?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-56499202928558293122011-10-12T13:48:37.323+05:302011-10-12T13:48:37.323+05:30Dear Looser!
Please stop this discussion!
And Pr...Dear Looser!<br /><br />Please stop this discussion!<br /><br />And Prof. Giri,<br /><br />Can you please make a fresh pinned post? Comments are now on second page!Amitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-5242986983710460032011-10-12T01:01:39.879+05:302011-10-12T01:01:39.879+05:30Dear Prof G.,
Your analysis seems reasonable. I w...Dear Prof G.,<br /><br />Your analysis seems reasonable. I was wondering if you could answer some of these questions:<br /><br />Is the Bio bias because of the bias in the number of applicants with bio background or because of a conscious effort encourage more research in bio?<br /><br />Considering the committee may be broad in its background, is it more likely to fund "hot" or "glamorous" areas or proposals that attempt deep problems? Likewise is there likely to be a thrust for big problems - like climate change etc?<br /><br />Is there likely to be a thrust for research areas that are underrepresented in Indian academia? Or is the merit of the proposal the only consideration?<br /><br />Or am I wrong in thinking that there is a thrust at all and all candidates are judged on a case by case basis?Ankur Kulkarnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411971742511540520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-41307253053856040892011-10-12T00:51:41.329+05:302011-10-12T00:51:41.329+05:30Anon @October 11, 2011 9:31 PM
Since you are anal...Anon @October 11, 2011 9:31 PM<br /><br />Since you are analyzing names to find hidden trends, perhaps you can also do a numerological analysis of the names and suggest changes for our names that can make us successful. May be my chances will improve if I change my name to Ankkurr?Ankur Kulkarnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411971742511540520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061089355607754501.post-77030170505427898652011-10-11T23:42:30.243+05:302011-10-11T23:42:30.243+05:30@Anon 9:31 PM
People born in Tamil Nadu and West ...@Anon 9:31 PM<br /><br />People born in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have traditionally done well in science and mathematics. Check out the history of science in India. Therefore, it is not a surprise that the list contains many surnames from these states.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com