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. The institute has established state-of-the-art facilities for conducting advanced research in the areas of interest.
This Institute invites applications from eligible candidates for online interview for filling up the following purely temporary positions
Project Associate-I (01 Post)
Post Code : MPTD-1
Essential Qualification : Masters Degree in Biotechnology
Desirable : Minimum of One-year expertise in applied microbiology, culturing of anaerobic bacteria. Experience in handling HPLC analyses, LC-MS data interpretation, and operation of lab scale fermenters.
Monthly Stipend : Rs 25,000/-+HRA
Age Limit : 35 Years
Project Associate-I (01 Post)
Post Code : MPTD-2
Essential Qualification : Master Degree in Bio Chemistry, Biotechnology or Biophysics
Monthly Stipend : Rs. 31,000/-+HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET Score (including lectureship) or valid GATE score. Rs. 25,000/-+ HRA for who do not fulfill the above.
Age Limit : 35 Years
Project Associate-I (01 Post)
Post Code : CSTD-25
Essential Qualification : Master Degree in Chemistry.
Monthly Stipend : Rs 31,000/-+HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET Score (including lectureship) or valid GATE score. Rs. 󠄄25,000/-+ HRA for who do not fulfill the above.
Age Limit : 35 Years
Project Associate-I (01 Post)
Post Code : CSTD-26
Essential Qualification : Master Degree in Chemistry. Desirable: Experience in Extraction, isolation, characterization and synthetic modification of natural products.
Monthly Stipend : Rs 󠄄31,000/-+HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET Score (including lectureship) or valid GATE score. Rs. 󠄄25,000/-+ HRA for who do not fulfill the above.
Age Limit : 35 Years
Project Associate-II (01 Post)
Post Code : CSTD-27
Essential Qualification : Master Degree in Chemistry/Life Science/ M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry with 2 years of research experience in phytochemical isolation and characterization, and in conducting bioassays
Monthly Stipend : Rs. 35,000/-+HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET Score (including lectureship) or valid GATE score. Rs. 󠄄28,000/-+ HRA for who do not fulfill the above.
Age Limit : 35 Years
Project Associate-I (01 Post)
Post Code : CSTD-28
Essential Qualification : Master Degree in Physics Desirable: Experience in dye sensitized solar cell fabrication and characterization.
Monthly Stipend : Rs. 35,000/-+HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET Score (including lectureship) or valid GATE score. Rs. 󠄄25,000/-+ HRA for who do not fulfill the above.
Age Limit : 35 Years
* Waitlisted Candidates may be considered for any future project vacancies arising within a year from the date of interview in the order of merit.
General instructions
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically handicapped and female candidates applicable as per GOI/CSIR Rules. The date for determining the upper age limit, qualification and experience will be the closing date of online application i.e. 15-11-2021.
• The above posts are tenable till the duration of project.
• Candidates should submit separate application for each post indicating the Post Code. Incomplete and late application will not be considered. Bringing in any influence, political or otherwise shall disqualify the candidates.
• The duly constituted Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates. The candidates should therefore, mention in the application all the qualification and experiences in the relevant area over and above the minimum prescribed qualification supported with documents.
How to apply
• Eligible candidates are required to apply on-line through CSIR-NIIST. No other mode of application will be accepted.
• On-line application link will be available from 08-11-2021, 10.00 AM to 15-11-2021, 5.30 PM.
• 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.
• Candidates have to upload scanned copies of all certificates including educational qualification, experience, age and community. Incomplete applications will not be entertained and will be summarily rejected.
Persons with disabilities (PwD) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed under GOI instructions are encouraged to apply.
Closing date of online application : 15/11/2021, 5.30 PM
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