Scientist

National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) (Formerly RRLT)
Industrial Estate PO
Trivandrum-695 019

Advt.No.07/2010®

The National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, a premier Institute of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India is engaged in five broad areas of research namely

(i) Agroprocessing & Natural Products,

(ii) Biotechnology,

(iii) Chemical Sciences & Technology,

(iv) Materials & Minerals and

(v) Process Engineering & Environmental Technology.

2. SCIENTIST GR. IV (2); NO. OF POSTS: 17 (Seventeen).

(3 -SC, 2- ST, 3- OBC, PWD-1, 8 UR)

Scale of Pay : Rs . 15,600-39100 (in PB-3 with Grade Pay Rs.6600 +usual allowance

Upper age Limit: 35 years.

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Post No. & reservation details: BTD 1, 1 post (OBC)

Essential Qualification: First class M. Sc. in Microbiology from any recognized institute/university, followed by PhD in Microbiology with 1 year postdoctoral experience.

Desirable Qualification: Post-doctoral research experience in the area of microbial taxonomy/ evolutionary microbiology and should have worked on the isolation and\ handling of bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, etc; studies on microbial biodiversity.

Job Requirement: Candidate would be required to build up the NIIST Culture Collection independently, including isolation, identification, characterization and maintenance of strains; should be capable of leading independent research in the areas of microbial diversity, PGPR, bioactives, etc

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Post No. & reservation details: BTD 2, 1 post ( SC)

Essential Qualification: First class M. Sc. in Molecular Biology/ Genetics/Genomics/ Biomedical genetics from any recognized institute/ university followed by PhD in Molecular Biology/ Genetics/ Biotechnology,with 1 year postdoctoral experience.

Desirable Qualification: Post-doctoral research experience in the area of fungal/bacterial molecular biology/genetics. Candidate should possess sound knowledge on use/handling of molecular tools/techniques such as PCR, hybridization, sitedirected mutagenesis, metagenomics, molecular evolution, etc.

Job Requirement: Candidate would be required to take the lead role in planning/executing genetic modification of fungal and bacterial strains for developing hyperproducers/ developing desirable properties aspects/studies in the ongoing programs in the areas of bioprocess and product development, health and genomics, etc;

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Post No. & reservation details: BTD 4, 1 post (UR)

Essential Qualification: First class M. Sc. in Life Sciences from any recognized institute/university, followed by . Ph. D in Biotechnology with 1 year postdoctoral experience.

Desirable Qualification: Post-doctoral research experience in the area of biofuels- pre-treatment/ hydrolysis/fermentation for the production of bioethanol from lignocellulosic feedstocks; should possess research experience on multiple topics such as industrial enzymes, biocontrol agents, bioconversion of biomass, bioethanol, protein purification, etc. Candidate should also possess sound knowledge on use/handling of analytical tools such as GC, HPLC, etc.

Job Requirement: Candidate would be required to take the lead role in the area of biofuels program, in particular on lignocellulosic bioethanol; research on bioprocess and product development, especially for industrial enzymes, bioethanol, biopolymers, etc.

The duly filled-in application, completed in all respects accompanied by attested copies of certificates, testimonials in support of age, caste, educational qualifications, experience etc mentioned in the application together with an application fee of Rs.100/- (Rupees One hundred only) (candidates belonging to SC/ST/Persons with disabilities(PWD)/Women candidates and regular employees of CSIR are exempted from payment of application fee) in the form of crossed Demand Draft valid for a period of at least 5 months from the last date of receipt of applications, drawn in favour of The Director, NIIST and payable at State Bank of Travancore, Industrial Estate Branch, Thiruvananthapuram may be sent in a envelope duly superscribed “ Application for the post of ………………………………………………..”. The application should reach the Administrative Officer, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Industrial Estate P.O, pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram -695 019 on or before 23.11.2010

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