Multiple Vacancies in National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology

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. Pilot plant facilities for research training and process/product development in the areas of spices and oilseeds have been established.

Post Code : APTD -1
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent Desirable : Expertise in isolation, purification, characterization and organic synthesis of bioactive molecules
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i) 31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : APTD -2
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Chemistry /Biochemistry/Zoology from a recognized university or equivalent
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i) 31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : APTD -3
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology from a recognized university or equivalent Desirable: Expertise in isolation, purification, characterization and organic synthesis of bioactive molecules.
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii)25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : APTD -4
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 02
Essential Qualification : B.Tech degree in Food Technology/Food Engineering/Food Process Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent OR Master’s degree in Applied / Analytical Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent.
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i) 31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : APTD -5
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Food Technology/Food Science from a recognized university or equivalent
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : CSTD -1
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Chemistry/Material Science/Nanotechnology from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: Experience in material synthesis and characterization
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : CSTD -2
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Electronics from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: Hands on experience in fabrication and characterization of dye-sensitized solar cells/modules
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above

Post Code : CSTD -3
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: Experience in inorganic phosphor material synthesis and their optical characterization
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : CSTD-4
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Chemistry/Materials Science from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: Experience in material synthesis and characterization.
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : CSTD-5
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 04
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Physics from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: Experience in materials/device fabrication.
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : CSTD-6
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 04
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: Experience in materials/device fabrication.
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : CSTD-7
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Physics /Material Science from a recognized university or equivalent Desirable: Experience in material synthesis / characterization.
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : CSTD-8
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Computer Science from a recognized university or equivalent OR B.E degree in Electronics/Computer Science Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: Software development experience in artificial intelligence / data science / machine learning
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : CSTD-9
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 02
Essential Qualification : M.Sc degree in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent.
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : CSTD-10
Project Associate - II
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Physics/Photonics/Optoelectronics from a recognized university or equivalent OR B. Tech degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electronics Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent. Essential Experience: 2 years of experience in optics / optical instrument design/ Raman spectroscopy and knowledge in LabVIEW/Matlab/embedded systems
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i) 35,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 28,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : CSTD-11
Senior Project Associate
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Physics/Chemistry/Material Science from a recognized university or equivalent with 4 years research experience OR PhD in Physics/Material Science/ Chemistry/Chemical engineering from a recognized university or equivalent Desirable: Experience in Coatings/solar cell fabrication and characterization in both cases
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : 42,000+16%HRA
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 40 years

Post Code : CSTD-12
Senior Project Associate
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : Ph.D in life Sciences from a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable: Experience on clinical sample analysis, mainly cancer biomarkers based on Raman spectroscopy
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : 42,000+16%HRA
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 40 years

Post Code : CSTD-13
Senior Project Associate
No.of Posts : 02
Essential Qualification : M.Sc degree in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent with 4-year research experience. OR Ph.D in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: Experience in fluorescent materials and related photophysics.
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : 42,000+16%HRA
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 40 years

Post Code : CSTD-14
Project Assistant
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Sc in Physics from a recognized university or equivalent Desirable: Hands on expertise in dye sensitized solar cell fabrication and characterization
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : 20,000/-+16%HRA
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 50 years

Post Code : MSTD 1
Project Assistant
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : 3 year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Desirable: 2 years’ experience
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : 20,000/-+16%HRA
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 50 years

Post Code : MSTD 2
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc degree in chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent Desirable: Experience in beach sand mineral processing and its characterization
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : 25,000+16%HRA
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : MSTD 3
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : B.E/B.Tech degree in Mechanical/ Metallurgy/ Materials Science/ Production/ Manufacturing / Design Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent Desirable: Valid GATE score / experience in metallic material processing
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : MSTD 4
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : MSc Physics/ Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent with valid NET/GATE score
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : 31,000/- + 16% HRA
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : MSTD 5
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : MSc in chemistry/ Polymer chemistry/ Polymer science/ Biopolymer science from a recognized university or equivalent OR B.E/B.Tech in Polymer/Plastic Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : 25,000+16% HRA
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : MSTD 6
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 04
Essential Qualification : B. Tech Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering/ Ceramic from a recognized university OR M.Sc. Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : 25,000+16% HRA
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : MSTD 7
Project Associate - II
No.of Posts : 04
Essential Qualification : B.E/ B. Tech in Aeronautical Engineering with two-year experience in industry/ Research & Development Desirable : M.E/ M. Tech from a recognized university or equivalent
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : i)35,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid GATE score or ME/M.Tech (ii) 28,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : MSTD 8
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry/Polymer chemistry/Polymer science/Biopolymer science from a recognized university or equivalent OR B.E/B.Tech in Polymer/Plastic Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : 25,000/-+16%HRA
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : MSTD 9
Technical Assistant
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics from a recognized university or equivalent OR 3 year Diploma in Polymer/Plastics/Mechanical/Chemi cal engineering or technology
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : 20,000/-+16% HRA
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 50 years

Post Code : MSTD 10
Project Associate – II
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in chemistry/Polymer chemistry/Polymer science/Bio polymer science from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 year Industrial/Research experience OR B.E/B.Tech in Polymer /Plastic/Mechanical/Chemical engineering from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 year Industrial/Research experience
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : 28,000/-+16%HRA
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : MSTD 11
Project Associate –I
No.of Posts : 02
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in chemistry/Polymer chemistry/Polymer science/Bio polymer science from a recognized university or equivalent
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : 25,000/-+16% HRA
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : MSTD 12
Project Associate – II
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in chemistry/Polymer chemistry/Polymer science/Bio polymer science from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 year Industrial/Research experience OR B.E/B.Tech in Polymer /Plastic/Mechanical/Chemical engineering from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 year Industrial/Research experience
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : 28,000/-+16%HRA
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : MSTD 13
Technical Assistant
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Sc Chemistry/Physics from a recognized university or equivalent OR 3 year Diploma in Polymer/Plastics/Mechanical/Chemi cal engineering or technology
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : 20,000/-+16% HRA
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 50 years

Post Code : MPTD 1
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Biochemistry from recognized university or equivalent OR B.E/B.Tech in Biotechnology/ Biopharmaceutical Technology from a recognized university or equivalent
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i) 31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : MPTD 2
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Biochemistry from recognized university or equivalent OR B.E/B.Tech in Biotechnology/ Biopharmaceutical Technology from a recognized university or equivalent
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : MPTD 3
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Biotechnology from a recognized university or equivalent Desirable: One-year expertise in enzyme production/enzyme technology, and chromatography (HPLC)
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : MPTD 4
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 02
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Biotechnology or Microbiology or Bioinformatics from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: One year expertise in bacterial whole genome analysis, RNA sequence analysis and Metagenome analysis
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : MPTD 5
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 02
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Botany / Environmental Science from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: Experience in isolation and identification of Soil / plant endophytic bacteria and secondary metabolites extraction and applications in agricultural crops
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i) 31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

Post Code : MPTD 6
Project Associate - I
No.of Posts : 02
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: Expertise in isolation, purification, characterization, and organic synthesis of bioactive molecules
Monthly Stipend (in Rupees) : (i)31,000/- + 16% HRA for who possess valid CSIR-UGC NET score(including lectureship) or valid GATE score (ii) 25,000/- + 16% HRA for who do not fall under (i) above
Maximum Age limit (in years) : 35 years

General instructions
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically handicapped and female candidates 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. 19-10-2020.
• 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.
Mode of Selection
• The shortlisted candidates will be called for ONLINE INTERVIEW. The date and time of online interview will be notified in our website niist.res.in in due course.
• Interim enquiries will not be attended to.

How to apply
• Eligible candidates are required to apply on-line. No other mode of application will be accepted.
• On-line application link will be available from 09-10-2020, 5:30 pm to 19-10-2020, 5.30 pm.
• Print out of the computer generated application form (hard copy) duly signed along with self-attested copies of qualification, experience, testimonials, community certificate etc, should be sent in an envelope super scribed “Application for the post of …………………………………..(Post code …….) by post so as to reached The Controller of Administration, CSIR-NIIST, Industrial Estate P.O, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram – 695019, Kerala on or before 5:30 pm on 27-10-2020.
• 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.
• Incomplete applications (i.e without self-attested testimonials, and other documents etc) will not be entertained and will be summarily rejected.
• Candidates should specifically note that the application received after the closing date for any reason whatsoever (such as envelope wrongly addressed, delivered elsewhere, postal delay etc) will not be entertained by CSIR-NIIST.

CLOSING DATE OF ON-LINE APPLICATION : 19-10-2020, 5:30 PM

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF HARD COPY OF THE ON-LINE APPLICATION : 27-10-2020 up to 5:30 pm