CSIR-URDIP has a vibrant scientific community consisting of Scientists, Intellectual Property Specialists, Technologists and Project Assistants. The scientific staff are the true strength of CSIR-URDIP. Scientists and Technologists are permanent employees while Project Assistants are hired for a fixed duration depending upon the needs of a particular project. We have an open work culture where talents are honed, achievements recognized, and every contribution is valued. Hierarchy matters very little when it comes to working relationships at CSIR-URDIP. Senior colleagues provide a nurturing environment and actively mentor freshly recruited scientists and project staff.
CSIR has set up a Unit for Research and Development of Information Products (CSIR-URDIP) at Pune to work in the area of Scientific Informatics - Patent Informatics. Applications are invited from Qualified Candidates who meet the following educational and experience requirement for consideration as Project Associates and Project Assistant to work on existing and new projects at CSIR-URDIP. The extension of tenure of any project staff beyond 31 March 2021 will be subject to review by a Review Committee at the end of each year or earlier, as deemed necessary.
Project Associate –I (Chemical Sciences /Pharmaceutical/Pharmaceutics)
Post Code : A03
Qualification : Master’s degree in Organic / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Pharmaceutics from a recognized University or Equivalent with minimum of 55% and preferably candidates with experience in Patent Informatics
No of Posts : 01
Date of online interview : 15th February 2021
Project Associate –II (Chemical Sciences / Pharmaceutical / Pharmaceutics)
Post Code : A04
Qualification : Master’s degree in Organic / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Pharmaceutics from a recognized University or Equivalent with minimum of 55% and with two and more years research or relevant Patent informatics experience
No of Posts : 01
Date of online interview : 15th February 2021
Project Associate –II (Life Sciences )
Post Code : A05
Qualification : Master’s degree in Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology from a recognized University or Equivalent with minimum of 55% and with two and more years of research or relevant Patent informatics experience
No of Posts : 01
Date of online interview : 15th February 2021
Project Associate –I (Chemical Engineering)
Post Code : A01
Qualification : B.E / B. Tech in Chemical Engineering with minimum of 55% marks and preferably candidates with experience in Patent Informatics.
No of Posts : 01
Date of online interview : 16th February 2021
Project Associate –I (Inorganic/ Material Science)
Post Code : A02
Qualification : Master’s degree in Materials / Inorganics / Polymers OR with BE/B.Tech in degree in Materials/ Metallurgy/Ceramics /Glass /Polymers with minimum of 55% marks and preferably candidates with experience in Patent Informatics
No of Posts : 02
Date of online interview : 19th February 2021
No of Positions: 6*
*This represents tentative number of posts available at present. The final number of posts may vary. CSIR-URDIP will make a panel of suitable candidates which will be used to fill up vacancies in near future for the existing and new projects. The selected candidates will be intimated and appointed based on the approval of the project and receipt of budget from funding agencies.
Applicant who are eligible to apply under more than one post code are requested to apply in suitable post codes. However Applicant who will apply for more than one post codes, shall be allowed to attend one interview only and selection will be based on performance and requirements with respect to post code.
Consolidated Stipend Payable:
For Project Associate –I (Without NET/GATE) - Rs.25, 000.00 p.m. + HRA
For Project Associate –I (With NET/GATE/ A selection process through national level examinations conducted by Central Govt departments and their Agencies and Institutions) - Rs.31, 000.00 p.m. + HRA
For Project Associate –II (Without NET/GATE) - Rs.28, 000.00 p.m. + HRA
For Project Associate –II (With NET/GATE) - Rs.35, 000.00 p.m. + HRA
No other allowance is admissible
Job Requirement (Post Code A01-A05):
The role of a project associate would be to search, analyze and summarize the content of the scientific documents and prepare technical reports accordingly. Preference will be given to those who are having knowledge of scientific and technical data analytics including patent analytics.
Desirable qualifications and Skills
• Aptitude for analysis of patent documents and research publications, data mining and analytical skills
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication in English language
• Proficiency in use of commonly used software for word processing, database searching, spreadsheet, presentations
Age Limit : Age limit for Project Associate I and II will be 35 years on the closing date.
The engagement will be made initially till the end of financial year i.e. 31st March 2021, which may be extended or curtailed depending on the satisfactory performance and conduct of the candidates and project duration. The engagement will be purely on temporary and/or contract basis and shall not be a CSIR/URDIP appointment, temporary or otherwise and shall not entitle him/her to any right/claim, implicit or explicit, for his/her consideration against any CSIR/URDIP post/fellowship.
Only candidates who fulfill the above criteria may fill the online form. Based on the number of applications received, applications will be screened and the list of screened candidates for interview will be displayed on the CSIR-URDIP’s website. The shortlisted candidates should appear for the online interview at the communicated date and time.
The candidates should to make their own arrangements for attending the interview online, the details of which will be uploaded on the website.
Location of work : The location of work after selection will invariably be Pune. No request for working remotely will generally be entertained, except in exceptional circumstances. Such circumstances will be judged on the nature of work, availability of IT and other resources etc. The decision of Head CSIR-URDIP will be final in this regards and accordingly, the engagement may be terminated/permitted.
Please note:-
a) The interviews would be held online using MS Teams software and the applicants would be responsible for installation, testing, functioning and connectivity of the MS Teams software. CSIR URDIP would not be responsible for any connectivity failure or communication faults in the online-mode interview.
b) Due to online nature of the interview, you might be called half an hour early or later than the scheduled time. In such a scenario, please be patient and wait in the online meeting-room lobby as you would be let inside after the earlier candidate finishes.
c) No separate interview letters will be issued; the candidates should keep visiting the website on regular basis.
d) Selected candidates would need to bring/submit Original qualification and experience certificates along with one set of photocopies at CSIR URDIP Administration office for verification.
e) Candidates should note that their candidature will be purely provisional, subject to fulfilling of all the eligibility criteria.
a) If the number of candidates is more, the interviews may be conducted on the next day also.
b) No TA-DA will be provided for attending the interviews.
Closing date of submission of the online application form – 10 February 2021.
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