Applications are invited for post of Project Associate, Senior Project Associate at NIIST - Ph.D, M.Pharm, MSc Apply

The National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, is a constituent Laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR). Initially established in 1975 as a CSIR Complex, it was named as the Regional Research Laboratory in 1978 and later renamed as NIIST in 2007. Its mandate is to conduct research and development activities of the highest quality in areas related to effective utilization of resources of the region and of fundamental importance to the country. Currently, NIIST is engaged in R & D programmes in areas related to Agro-processing and technology, Chemical Sciences and technology, Materials Science and Technology, Microbial processes & technology, Environmental Technology.

This Institute invites eligible candidates for a Walk-in-interview for filling up the following purely temporary positions as detailed below :

Project Associate-I (One*)
Post Code : CSTD-10
Qualification : Master’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognized University or Equivalent.
Desirable : Experience in synthetic and characterization of fluorescent molecules.
Monthly Stipend : Rs. 25,000/- + 18% HRA
Age Limit (Max. as on the date of Walk-in-interview) : 35 Years
Date & Time of Walk-in-interview : 28-08-2024
Project Associate- I (JRF) (One*)
Post Code : APTD-8
Qualification : M.Sc in Biochemistry from a recognized University or Equivalent. and UGC-CSIR-NET including Lectureship or GATE. Monthly Stipend : Rs.37,000/-+ 18% HRA.
Age Limit (Max. as on the date of Walk-in-interview) : 35 Years
Date & Time of Walk-in-interview : 30-08-2024
Senior Project Associate (One*)
Post Code : CSTD-11
Qualification : M.Pharm from a recognized University or Equivalent and 4 years R&D Experience in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organisations. OR Phd in Pharmaceuticals from a recognized University or Equivalent. Desirable: Specializing in Pharmacognosy / Natural Products. Proficiency in formulation development, Phytochemical isolation, bioassays, and animal studies is essential.
Monthly Stipend : Rs. 42,000/- + 18% HRA
Age Limit (Max. as on the date of Walk-in-interview) : 40 Years
Date & Time of Walk-in-interview : 02-09-2024

Project Associate- I (JRF) (One*)
Post Code : APTD-9
Qualification : B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering from a recognized University or Equivalent. and UGC-CSIR-NET including Lectureship or GATE. OR Master’s Degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology and Quality Assurance, and Food Engineering, from a recognized University or Equivalent. and UGC- CSIR-NET including Lectureship or GATE.
Monthly Stipend : Rs.37,000/-+ 18% HRA.
Age Limit (Max. as on the date of Walk-in-interview) : 35 Years
Date & Time of Walk-in-interview : 03-09-2024
Project Associate-I (One*)
Post Code : APTD-10
Qualification : Master’s Degree in Biotechnology / Food Science / Food Technology from a recognized University or Equivalent. OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology in Food Engineering / Food Technology / Chemical Engineering / Food Process Engineering from a recognized University or Equivalent.
Monthly Stipend : Rs.25,000/-+ 18% HRA.
Age Limit (Max. as on the date of Walk-in-interview) : 35 Years
Date & Time of Walk-in-interview : 04-09-2024

* Wait listed Candidates may be considered for any future project vacancies arising within a year from the date of interview in the order of merit.
Mode of Selection
Interested eligible candidates should report at CSIR-NIIST, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram at 09.00 AM, on the dates mentioned assign each post code. Candidates reaching after 09.30 AM will not be entertained. Only those whose final results have been declared as on the date of walk in interview will be eligible.
How to Apply
The prescribed application form provided below may be downloaded and all requisite information has be filled in. The filled in signed application along with photo pasted has to be submitted at the time of Walk-in-Interview. The application form should be accompanied by SELF ATTESTED COPIES of testimonial / certificate in support of age, educational qualification, experience and caste mentioned in the application.
THE APPLICANT MUST ALSO BRING ALL THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES / TESTIMONIALS AT THE TIME OF WALK-IN-INTERVIEW FOR VERIFICATION.
Written test will be conducted, if necessary.
Persons with disabilities (PwD) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed under GOI instructions are encouraged to attend the walk-in-interview.
Interim enquiries will not be attended to.

NB : Change in date of Walk-in-Interview due to any reason, if any, will be notified in the website.