CSIR-NIIST Scientists Opening for PhD Candidates - Applications Invited by BioTecNika

CSIR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Industrial Estate (PO), Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 019

ADVERTISEMENT No.02/2023 dated 02-09-2023

COMMENCEMENT OF ONLINE APPLICATIONS: 02/09/2023 at 9:00 AM

CLOSING DATE FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS: 10/10/2023 at 5:30 PM

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF HARD COPY OF APPLICATIONS: 25/10/2023 up to 5:30PM

For the post of Scientists (13 posts)

The National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology(NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, is a premier Institute of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research(CSIR), involved in multidisciplinary R&D programmes of both basic and applied nature across scientific disciplines for economic, environmental and societal benefits for the people of India. This Institute is engaged in R&D in Agroprocessing Technology, Microbial Process Technology, Chemical Science & Technology, Materials Science & Technology, Environmental Technology etc NIIST offers excellent infrastructure support, startup research funding along with a vibrant environment to perform research in a unique interdisciplinary environment, wherein scientists enjoy a mix of individual freedom and collective scientific support to undertake research of international quality, Product Development/ Technology Innovation/Applied Technology etc. within the mandate of the Institute

On-line applications are invited from enthusiastic, young Indian researchers having excellent academic record and proven scientific achievements along with requisite experience and a high degree of motivation and desire to take up research as a career in different fields, to fill up the posts of scientists as detailed below:

The total emoluments and age limit for Designation Upper Age Limit not exceeding (as on 10/10/2023)**

*Total Emoluments means approximate total monthly emoluments on minimum of pay matrix including House Rent Allowance in Class ‘Y’ City etc.

**Please see age relaxation under Relaxation column

Scientist 05 (UR) 01 (UR-PwBD-HH) 01 (EWS) 02 [SC] 01 (ST) 03 (OBC including 1 backlog) Level-11 ₹67700-208700 ₹1,13,432/- 32 years

1 S-2301

1 post OBC (backlog)

Essential Educational qualification

M. Tech in Food Technology/ Agricultural Engineering relating to food. OR

PhD (submitted) in Food Technology/ Agriculture Engineering relating to food/Engineering Sciences with specialization in Food.

Desirable Qualification & Experience

Post qualification experience in industrial/ relevant technologies in post harvesting areas

Job Specification

The selected candidate will have to work effectively as a team member in the area of post-harvest value addition, product and process development in the upcoming areas of agri/food research.

2 S-2302

1 post UR

3 S-2303

1 post SC

PhD (submitted) in Food Science & Technology/Food Science & Nutrition/ Biological Sciences with specialization in Food Science.

Post qualification experience in the development of functional foods/ nutraceuticals, product validation and Quality Control

The selected candidate will have to work as team member towards the process/product development and scientific validation of food & nutritional products

M. Tech in Food Technology/Food Process Engineering OR

PhD (submitted) in Food

Post qualification industry experience in process/ product development / pilot plant studies.

The selected candidate will have to work effectively as a team member in the area of technology development/ Technology transfer/ Process Design in Food sector

4 S-2304

1 post OBC specialization in Organic Chemistry.

5 S-2305

1 post UR

6 S-2306

1 post UR

PhD (Submitted) in Biological Sciences/ Biochemistry.

characterization/ Process chemistry expertise/Multistep organic synthesis/ Experience in process and product development

Post qualification research experience in in-vitro and in-vivo biological assays/ Expertise in handling and maintaining cell culture laboratory and molecular biology techniques / Experience in handling animal experiments.

Research and Development area of organic molecules/ natural products/ functional materials

Research and Development of new biological assays/ pharmacological screening of natural products/organic molecules/molecular biology experiments

M. Tech in Chemical Engineering. OR

PhD (submitted) in Chemical Engineering.

Post qualification experience of working in a production plant , involved in the design of reactors, calculations related to mass and energy balances and expertise in fermentation and downstream technology

The selected candidate has to work with the biofuel pilot plant and must also work on scale up and downstream of various bioprocesses

Sl. No. Post Code, No. of position & reservation

General Information and conditions:

1. Benefits under Council service.

a. These posts carry usual allowances i.e Dearness Allowance(DA), House Rent Allowance(HRA), Transport Allowances(TA) etc. as admissible to the central government employees and as made applicable to CSIR. Council employees are also eligible for accommodation of their entitled type as per CSIR allotment rules depending on availability, in which case, HRA will not be admissible.

b. In addition to the emoluments indicated against each category posts, benefits such as applicability of National Pension System, reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession, Conveyance Advance and House Building Advance are available as per CSIR rules.

c Scientists in CSIR are also permitted to undertake consultancy and sponsored R&D project activity. These activities give them scope to earn consultancy fee and honorarium as per CSIR guidelines governing these activities. Opportunities also arise for foreign deputations for training/presentation of papers/specific assignments etc.

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d CSIR provides excellent opportunities to deserving candidate for career advancement under Assessment Promotion scheme for scientists

2. Other Conditions.

a. The applicant must be a citizen of India.

b. All applicants must fulfil the essential requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement as on the closing date of on-line application. They are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess at least the essential qualifications laid down for various posts as on the closing date of on-line application. No enquiry asking for advice as to eligibility will be entertained.

c. The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. The duly constituted screening committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates. The candidate should therefore, mention in the application all the qualifications and experiences in the relevant area over and above the minimum prescribed qualification, supported with documents. Completion of Ph.D degree will be reckoned from the date of issue of provisional certificate/notification.

d. The application should be accompanied by self-attested copies of the relevant educational qualification, experience etc. The prescribed qualifications should have been obtained from recognized Universities/Institutions etc. Incomplete applications or applications not accompanied with the required certificates/documents are liable to be rejected

e. In respect of equivalent clause in essential qualification, if a candidate is claiming a particular qualification as equivalent qualification as per the requirement of advertisement, then the candidate is required to produce supporting documents in this regard, indicating the authority (with number and date) under which it has been so treated otherwise the pplication is liable to be rejected.

f. The period of experience rendered by a candidate on part time basis, daily wages, visiting/guest faculty will not be counted while calculating the valid experience for short listing the candidates for interview.

g. If any document/certificate furnished is in a language other than Hindi or English, a transcript of the same duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or n

h. The date for determining the upper age limit, qualifications and /or experience will be the closing date of on-line application i.e 10/10/2023

i. The period of experience in a discipline/area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum educational qualifications prescribed for that Grade.

j. Persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed under GOI instructions are encouraged to apply.

k. In case a candidate is staying abroad, his/her candidature may be considered in absentia by the Selection Committee on his/her written request.

l. Only outstation candidates called and found eligible for interview will be paid to and fro single second class rail fare from the actual place of undertaking the journey or from the normal place of their residence whichever is nearer to Trivandrum Central Railway Station on production of Rail Ticket Numbers or any other proof of journey.

m. Any discrepancy found between the information given in application and as evident in original documents will make the candidate ineligible for appearing in interview. Such candidate will not be paid any fare.

n The decision of the NIIST/CSIR in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, conduct of examination/interview will be final and binding on the candidates.

o Canvassing in any form and/or bringing any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification for the post.

p NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

3. Relaxations:

a. The upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC as per Government orders in force only in those cases where the posts are reserved for respective categories. Candidates seeking age relaxation under these categories should enclose self-attested copy of the relevant certificate in the prescribed format signed by the specified authority. For OBC candidates, the prescribed format is attached below.

b. Upper age limit is also relaxable upto five years for the regular employees working in CSIR Laboratories/Institutes, Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings

c. As per GOI provisions, age relaxation for Widows, Divorced Women and Women judicially separated from Husbands who are not remarried, the upper age limit is relaxable up to the age of 35 years (upto 40 years for members of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and up to 38 years for members belonging to the Other Backward Classes in respect of the posts reserved for them). The person claiming age relaxation under this sub-para would be required to produce following documentary evidence: -

i) In case of Widow, Death Certificate of her husband together with the Affidavit that she has not remarried since

ii) In case of divorced Women and Women judicially separated from their husbands, a certified copy of the judgment/decree of the appropriate Court to prove the fact of divorce or the judicial separation, as the case may be, with Affidavit in respect of divorced Women and they have not remarried since.

d. Age relaxation to P : Age relaxation of 10 years (15 years for SCs/STs, 13 persons suffering from (a) blindness and low vision; (b) including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy; (d) autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness; (e) multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness, subject to the condition that maximum age of the applicant on 10/10/2023 shall not exceed 56 years. The persons claiming age relaxation under this sub-para would be required to produce a certificate in prescribed proforma in support of their claims clearly indicating that the degree of physical disability is 40% or more. In any case, the appointment of these candidates will be subject to their being found medically fit in accordance with the standards of medical fitness as prescribed by the Government for each individual Group ‘A’ posts to be filled by Direct Recruitment by Selection.

e. Relaxation in age, over and above the stipulated limit, educational qualification and/or experience may be considered in case of exceptionally meritorious candidates or if sufficient number of candidates possessing the requisite qualification and /or experience are not available to fill up the posts.

4. How to apply:

a. Eligible candidates are required to apply on-line through CSIR-NIIST website http://www.niist.res.in and send a hard copy (print out) of the same by post. No other mode of application will be accepted.

b. Online application will be available on CSIR-NIIST website up to 10/10/2023 (5.30 pm)

c. The candidate has to remit application fee of Rs.100/- (wherever applicable) only through SBI Collect using the link provided in the online application and fill up the transaction details in the prescribed columns of on-line application. In case application fee (wherever applicable) is not paid, the application will be summarily rejected.

d. Candidate should keep a copy of the print out of on-line application for their record.

e The duly signed print out of the computer generated application form (hard copy) along with selfattested copies of certificates, mark-sheets, testimonials in support of age, educational qualifications, experience, re-prints of publications, caste certificate, if applicable, and proof of application fee remittance should be sent in an envelope superscribed “Application for the post of Scientist (Post Code………)” by post so as to reach The Administrative Officer, CSIR-NIIST, Industrial Estate P.O, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram-695019, Kerala on or before 5.30PM on 25/10/2023

f. Women candidates, candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD and CSIR employees are exempted from submission of application fee.

g. Candidates applying for more than one post should submit separate online applications and application fees.

h. In case of Universities/Institute awarding CGPA/SGPA/OGPA grades etc., candidates are requested to convert the same into percentage based on the formula as per their university/Institute.

i Application fees once paid will not be refunded on any circumstances nor can it be held in reserve for any other recruitment or selection process.

j Applications from candidates working in Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings and Government Funded Research Agencies will be considered only if the print out of online application is forwarded through proper channel with a clear certificate from the employer that the applicant will be relieved of his/her duties within one month of receipt of appointment letter, if selected for the post applied for. However, advance copy of the application may be submitted before the closing date.

k. After filling-up the electronic application form, the candidate can verify/edit the application to ensure that the application is complete and correct in all respects. After finalizing, candidate can print the application.

l. On-line application will be treated as complete if the hard copy along with relevant documents & proof of remittance of application fee (if applicable) are received at CSIR-NIIST. Candidates should specifically note that the applications received after the closing date for any reason whatsoever (such as envelopes wrongly addressed, delivered elsewhere, postal delay etc.) will not be entertained by CSIR-NIIST.

m Incomplete applications (i.e. without application fee, applicable testimonials and documents) and unsigned applications will be summarily rejected.

5. Following documents must be attached along with hard copy of application sent by post:

a. Proof of remittance of application fee of ₹100/- wherever applicable.

b. Self-attested photocopy of Date of Birth Certificate/SSLC Certificate.

c. Self-attested photocopies of certificates in proof of educational qualifications.

d. Self-attested photocopy of caste certificate, wherever applicable. For OBC candidates, the GoI format is provided below.

e. Self-attested photocopy of EWS certificate, if applicable, in the prescribed format attached below.

f Self-attested photocopies of experience certificates, if any

Prescribed Format for OBC Certificate

FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES APPLYING FOR APPOINTMENT TO POSTS / ADMISSION TO CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (CEIs), UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

This is to certify that Shri / Smt. / Kum. ____________________________________________________ Son/ Daughter of Shri / Smt. __________________________________________________________________ of Village/Town

_________________________________________ District/Division ________________________________________ in the _________________________________________ State belongs to the _______________________ Community which is recognized as a backward class under:

(i) Resolution No. 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dated 10/09/93 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 186 dated 13/09/93.

(ii) Resolution No. 12011/9/94-BCC dated 19/10/94 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 163 dated 20/10/94.

(iii) Resolution No. 12011/7/95-BCC dated 24/05/95 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 88 dated 25/05/95.

(iv) Resolution No. 12011/96/94-BCC dated 9/03/96.

(v) Resolution No. 12011/44/96-BCC dated 6/12/96 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 210 dated 11/12/96.

(vi) Resolution No. 12011/13/97-BCC dated 03/12/97.

(vii) Resolution No. 12011/99/94-BCC dated 11/12/97.

(viii) Resolution No. 12011/68/98-BCC dated 27/10/99.

(ix) Resolution No. 12011/88/98-BCC dated 6/12/99 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 270 dated 06/12/99.

(x) Resolution No. 12011/36/99 BCC dated 04/04/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 71 dated 04/04/2000.

(xi) Resolution No. 12011/44/99 BCC dated 21/09/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 210 dated 21/09/2000.

(xii) Resolution No. 12015/9/2000

(xiii) Resolution No. 12011/1/2001

(xiv) Resolution No. 12011/4/2002

(xv) Resolution No. 12011/9/2004 BCC dated 16/01/2006 published in the Gazette of India.

Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 210 dated 16/01/2006. Shri / Smt. / Kum. ________________________ and/or his family ordinarily reside(s) in the __________________________________________ District/Division of ______________________________________ State. This is also to certify that he/she does not belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the Government of India, Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated 08/09/93 which is modified vide OM No. 36033/3/2004 Estt.(Res.) dated 09/03/2004.

Dated: _________________ District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner/Competent Authority Seal

NOTE:

(a) The term ‘Ordinarily’ used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.

(b) The authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates are indicated below:

(i) District Magistrate / Additional Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy Commissioner / Deputy Collector / Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate / Sub-Divisional magistrate / Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate).

(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency Magistrate.

(iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar’ and

(iv) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and / or his family resides.

Government of ………………

(Name & Address of the authority issuing the certificate)

INCOME & ASSET CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS

Certificate No._________________

VALID FOR THE YEAR_______________________

Date: __________________

This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kumari_____________________________________ son/daughter/wife of ___________________________________ permanent resident of _________________________________, Village/Street ________________________ Post Office ___________ District ________________ in the State/Union Territory Pin Code __________________ whose photograph is attested below belongs to Economically Weaker Sections, since the gross annual income* of his/her “family”** is below Rs. 8 lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only) for the financial year __________________. His/her family does not own or possess any of the following assets***:

i. 5 acres of agricultural land and above;

ii Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;

iii Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;

iv. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.

2. Shri/Smt./Kumari ___________________________________ belongs to the ________________________ caste which is not recognized as a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes (Central List)

Signature with seal of Office _______________________

Name ________________________________________

Designation ____________________________

*Note 1: Income covered all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.

**Note 2: The term “Family” for this purpose include the person, who seeks benefit of reservation, his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and ch8ildren below the age of 18 years

***Note 3: The property held by a “Family” in different locations or different places/cities have been clubbed while applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.

Recent Passport size attested photograph of the applicant