Multiple Vacancies in North East Institute of Science & Technology

CSIR - North East Institute of Science & Technology, Jorhat, a constituent establishment of CSIR, is a multidisciplinary institute having research areas like Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Materials Sciences, Engineering Sciences and Geological Sciences, etc. This institute is equipped with sophisticated state-of-art analytical and other equipment to carry out research activities in frontier areas of science & technology. Presently a large number of research activities are being carried out in CSIR and externally funded projects.

Post Code-1
Senior Project Associate = 01 No
Project completion date / code : HCP 0029 31-03-2021
Project Title : Development of processes for active pharmaceutical ingredients towards COVID-19 Essential Qualification : PhD in Chemistry (Organic)
Desirable : Experience in relevant field.
Max Age: 40 years
Date of Interview : 06-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 03-11-2020

Post Code-2
Project Assistant = 01 No.
Project completion date / code : MLP 1012 31-03-2022
Project Title : Development of an efficient and cost-effective process for production of caffeine and tannin from tea waste.
Essential Qualification : BSc in Chemistry
Desirable : Experience in extraction of biomolecules and exposure in operation / handling of sophisticated analytical equipments
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 06-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 03-11-2020

Post Code-3
Project Assistant = 01 No.
Project completion date / code : MLP 1018 31-03-2022
Project Title : Development of processes for edible and industrial dyes from plant sources for enhanced income.
Essential Qualification : BSc in Chemistry
Desirable : Experience in the process development work.
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 06-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 03-11-2020

Post Code-4
Project Associate-I = 01 No.
Project completion date / code : GPP 0351 04-03-2022
Project Title : Continuous flow photochemistry: Visible light induced C-H functionalization and C-C / C-X bond formation to access valuables heterocycles and natural products
Essential Qualification : MSc in Chemistry (Organic)
Desirable : NET(JRF/LS)/GATE
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 09-11-2020 & 10-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 06-11-2020

Post Code-5
Project Associate-I = 02 Nos
Project completion date / code : MLP 1012 31-03-2022
Project Title : Development of an efficient and cost-effective process for production of caffeine and tannin from tea waste.
Essential Qualification : MSc in Organic Chemistry
Desirable :
1. Experience in isolation of natural product / organic synthesis.
2. NET(JRF/LS)/GATE
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 09-11-2020 & 10-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 06-11-2020

Post Code-6
Project Associate-II = 01 No.
Project completion date / code : MLP 1017 31-03-2023
Project Title : Edible biocatalyst for the sensory alteration of essential oils.
Essential Qualification : MSc in Chemistry with minimum 2 years of Research / Industry experience in relevant areas.
Desirable :
1. Scientific publication(s)
2. NET(JRF/LS)/GATE
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 09-11-2020 & 10-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 06-11-2020

Post Code-7
Project Associate-II = 02Nos.
Project completion date / code : MLP 1018 31-03-2022
Project Title : Development of processes for edible and industrial dyes from plant sources for enhanced income.
Essential Qualification : MSc in Chemistry (Organic / Physical / Applied) with minimum 2 years research experience in the area of Membrane Science
Desirable :
1. NET(JRF/LS)/GATE
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 09-11-2020 & 10-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 06-11-2020

Post Code-8
Project Associate-I = 01 No
Project completion date / code : MLP 1017 31-03-2023
Project Title : Edible biocatalyst for the sensory alteration of essential oils.
Essential Qualification : MSc in Organic Chemistry
Desirable :
1. Experience in relevant area
2. NET(JRF/LS)/GATE
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 09-11-2020 & 10-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 06-11-2020

Post Code-9
Project Associate-I = 02 Nos.
Project completion date / code : MLP 1018 31-03-2022
Project Title : Development of processes for edible and industrial dyes from plant sources for enhanced income.
Essential Qualification : MSc in Chemistry (Organic / Physical / Applied)
Desirable :
1. Experience in relevant area
2. NET(JRF/LS)/GATE
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 09-11-2020 & 10-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 06-11-2020

Post Code-10
Project Associate-I = 02 Nos
Project completion date / code : MLP 1012 31-03-2022
Project Title : Development of an efficient and cost-effective process for production of caffeine and tannin from tea waste.
Essential Qualification : BE / B Tech in Chemical Engineering
Desirable :
1. M Tech in Chemical Engineering or allied Engineering subjects.
2. Experience in Pilot plant operation/Plant Design.
3. GATE
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 11-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 08-11-2020

Post Code-11
Project Assistant = 01 No
Project completion date / code : MLP 1012 31-03-2022
Project Title : Development of an efficient and cost-effective process for production of caffeine and tannin from tea waste.
Essential Qualification : Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Desirable :
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Computer Application
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 11-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 08-11-2020

Post Code-12
Senior Project Associate = 02 Nos
Project completion date / code : MLP 0007 31-03-2023
Project Title : Genome Editing for improvement (GE-Crop)
Essential Qualification : PhD in Agricultural Biotechnology / Plant Biotechnology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Life Science
Desirable : Experience in stress biotechnology of crop plants, CRISPR-Cas genome editing plants, plant tissue culture and transformation, plant pathology, analysis and interpretation of RNA Seq transcriptome data preferred
Max Age: 40 years
Date of Interview : 12-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 09-11-2020

Post Code-13
Project Associate-I =1 No
Project completion date / code : MLP 1017 31-03-2023
Project Title : Edible biocatalyst for the sensory alteration of essential oil
Essential Qualification : MSc in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry or M Tech in Biotechnology
Desirable : 1. NET(JRF/LS)/GATE
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 16-11-2020 & 17-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 13-11-2020

Post Code-14
Project Associate-I = 01 No.
Project completion date / code : MLP 0007 31-03-2023
Project Title : Genome Editing for improvement (GE-Crop)
Essential Qualification : MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/ Biotechnology/ Life Science
Desirable :
1. Knowledge / Experience CRISPR-Cas genome editing plants, gene expression analysis (qRT-PCR), molecular biology, plant pathology, handling basic molecular and cell biology tools such as PCR, qRT-PCR and confocal microscopy will be preferred.
2. NET(JRF/LS)/GATE
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 16-11-2020 & 17-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 13-11-2020

Post Code-15
Project Associate-I = 04 Nos
Project completion date / code : MLP 1016 31-03-2023
Project Title : Understanding the Rhizobacteriainduced Resistance in Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum chinensis Jacq.) against Fungal Diseases.
Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Mycology & Plant Pathology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Agricultural Plant Pathology
Desirable :
1. Experience in relevant area 2. NET(JRF/LS)/GATE
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 16-11-2020 & 17-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 13-11-2020

Post Code-16
Project Associate-I = 06 Nos.
Project completion date / code : MLP 0041 31-03-2023
Project Title : Conservation of threatened plant species of India
Essential Qualification : MSc in Botany
Desirable: Experience in Plant Taxonomy
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 16-11-2020 & 17-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 13-11-2020

Post Code-17
Project Associate-I = 04 Nos.
Project completion date / code : MLP 0041 31-03-2023
Project Title : Conservation of threatened plant species of India
Essential Qualification : MSc Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Life Science / Ecology & Environments
Desirable : Research Experience in relevant area
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 16-11-2020 & 17-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 13-11-2020

Post Code-18
Project Associate-I = 03 Nos
Project completion date / code : MLP 0048 31-03-2023 BLIT
Project Title : Deciphering the mechanism(s) of host-endophytes coevolution, enhanced secondary metabolite production and crop productivity.
Essential Qualification : MSc in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Microbial Biotechnology / Plant Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Molecular Biology
Desirable : Knowledge / Experience in isolation, characterization, and maintenance of different microorganisms including bacteria and fungi, molecular biology experiments including PCR and RT-PCR, Sanger sequencing and NGS analysis.
Max Age: 35 years
Date of Interview : 18-11-2020
Last Date of Application : 15-11-2020

Stipend : As per sanction of funding agencies
Project Assistant : Rs.20,000/-per month+ 8% HRA
Project Associate-I : Rs. 31000/- per month +HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidate or who have qualified
National level examination conducted by Central Government Departments and their
Agencies and Institutions
Rs. 25000/- per month +HRA for others
Project Associate-II : Rs. 35000/- per month +HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidate or who have qualified
National level examination conducted by Central Government Departments and their
Agencies and Institutions
Rs. 28000/- per month +HRA for others
Senior Project Associate : Rs. 42000/- per month +HRA

General Guidelines & Terms:
1. Candidates who have already applied against Advertisement No. 37/2020-HRD, should apply afresh.
2. During selection, due weight-age will be given to the academic performance of the candidates. The candidates should have knowledge of computer for day to day work.
3. Interested candidates having the above qualifications are requested to send the filled-in Application [Proforma given below], along with requisite certificates to substantiate their qualification, experience, caste, etc. via email to rpbd@neist.res.in., before the last date specified above. Application which is not in proper Proforma and received after last date will not be considered.
4. The Shortlisted candidates and the time slot for the interview will be notified only in the institute website. Candidates are requested to frequently browse the institute website for all updates.

5. The interview will be conducted in exclusive online mode and link of interview on MS-Team platform will be shared. Candidates are requested to download MS-Team App in Mobile or MS-Team software in computer, beforehand.
6. The selected candidates are expected to join immediately upon selection and bring with them all ORIGINAL TESTIMONIALS including Marksheets and Certificates and also a Photograph. Discrepancy in the marks and percentage submitted in the application proforma to that of the original marksheets / certificates will failing which their engagement can be withdrawn.
7. Duration : The project completion date may be extended depending upon the grant of the funding agency.
8. Maximum Age: As on date of interview will be taken into consideration. (Relaxable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Govt of India orders).
9. The engagement will be on purely temporary basis for specific period. It is co-terminus along with the duration of the project and will not confer any right for regularization in the institute.
10. Some selected Project Workers may be allowed to do his / her Ph D work based on CSIR Guidelines.