TWAS-BIOTEC Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

  • TWAS-BIOTEC

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) together with National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) established a postdoctoral fellowship programme for young scientists from developing countries (other than Thailand) who wish to pursue advanced research in Thailand.

Programme Details:

  • TWAS-BIOTEC Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable in BIOTEC and its affiliated research units for a period of twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) months and are awarded to young scientists from developing countries (other than Thailand) to enable them to pursue advanced research in biotechnology.
  • BIOTEC is seeking 1 position for postdoctoral researchers in the areas of biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, biosensors technology. For full details of the positions please click HERE.
  • BIOTEC will provide a standard monthly allowance which should be used to cover living costs, such as accommodation and food.
  • The language of instruction is English.

Eligibility:

  • be nationals of a developing country (other than Thailand);
  • must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Thailand or any developed country;
  • hold a PhD degree in any of the following fields biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, biosensors technology, or related disciplines;
  • meet the requirements of the postdoctoral position available at BIOTEC and its research units. For full details of the position please click HERE;
  • apply for the fellowship within FIVE years of having obtained a PhD degree in a fields of the natural sciences specified above;
  • must not be more than 40 years old by the date of the submission of their application. NB. For instance, if an applicant turns 40 on 15 June, s/he should make sure not to submit the application later than 15 June;
  • be regularly employed at a research and/or teaching institution in their home country where they must hold a research assignment;
  • provide an official Acceptance Letter from BIOTEC;
  • provide evidence of proficiency in English, if the medium of instruction was not English;
  • provide evidence that s/he will return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship;
  • not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship;
  • be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.

Read more here

Application deadline August 1, 2022.

  • TWAS-BIOTEC
SHARE

Upcoming opportunities