Application are invited for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor in University of Madras

Applications (8 copies) are invited from the eligible candidates for the following posts at the National Centre for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology situated at Guindy campus as detailed below in conformity with 200 Point Roster System.

Post: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor

Professor
No.of post: 04
Subject: 1-Biological Sciences
1-Biomedical Sciences
1-Chemistry
1-Physics
Community earmarked: GT-1, SCA(W)-1, MBC & DNC-1, BC(other than BCM)-1
General Essential Qualification: A. (i) An eminent scholar with Ph.D. qualification in the relevant discipline (Physical/Chemical/Biological/Basic Medical Sciences) and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with a minimum of 10 publications as books and/or research/policy papers.
(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in university/college, and/or experience in research at the University/National level institutions/industries, including experience of guiding candidates for research at doctoral level.
(iii) Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology - mediated teaching learning process.
(iv) A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based on Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) set out in the UGC Regulation.
OR
B. An outstanding professional, with established reputation in the relevant field, who has made significant contributions to knowledge in the discipline concerned/relevant discipline; to be substantiated with credentials.

Associate Professor
No.of post: 04
Subject: 1-Biological Sciences
1-Biomedical Sciences
1-Chemistry
1-Physics
Community earmarked: GT-1, SCA(W)-1, MBC & DNC-1, BC(other than BCM)-1
General Essential Qualification: i. Good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant discipline (Physical/Chemical/Biological/Basic Medical Sciences).
ii. A Masters Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed).
iii. A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/ Industry excluding the period of Ph.D. research with evidence of published work and a minimum of 5 publications as books and/or research/policy papers.
iv. Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology - mediated teaching learning process with evidence of having guided doctoral candidates and research students.
v. A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based on Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS), set out in the Regulation (ugc.ac.in).

The Ph.D. Degree shall be a mandatory qualification for the appointment of Professor and Associate Professor.

Assistant Professor
No.of post: 08
Subject: 2-Biological Sciences
2-Biomedical Sciences
2-Chemistry
2-Physics
Community earmarked: GT -1, GT (W)-1, SCA(W)-1, SC-1, MBC & DNC-1, MBC & DNC (W)-1, BC(other than BCM)-1, BC(other than BCM) (W)-1
General Essential Qualification: i. Good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the Masters Degree level in a relevant subject (Physical/Chemical/Biological/Basic Medical Sciences) from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. ii. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET. iii. Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-clauses (i) and (ii) to this Clause, candidates, who are, or have been awarded a Ph. D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment as Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions. iv. NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.

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SCALE OF PAY:
1. Professor Rs.37400-67000 with an AGP of Rs.10000
Directly recruited Professor shall be fixed at Rs.43000 in the above pay band with an AGP of Rs.10000
2. Associate Professor Rs.37400-67000 with an AGP of Rs.9000
3. Assistant Professor Rs.15600-39100 with an AGP of Rs.6000

Candidates who satisfy the above requirements may download the application form from the University Website and apply to the Registrar of the University (by Designation only) with a Demand Draft for Rs.500/- towards the cost of application. The Demand Draft shall be drawn in favour of the ‘The Registrar, University of Madras’, payable at Chennai. The fee prescribed for SC/ST/Differently Abled Person is Rs.250/-.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
A candidate should have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University, under 10+ 2 + 3 system.
If the candidate is applying for more than one post he / she has to submit separate application for each post / category / department.
The period of time taken by the candidates to acquire M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. shall not be considered as teaching / research experience to be claimed for appointment to the teaching positions.

NOTE:
1. The Syndicate reserves the right to fill or not to fill up the posts without assigning any reason whatsoever although recommended by the Selection Committee. In the matter of recruitment the decision of the Syndicate is final and any representation against non selection will not be entertained under any circumstances.
2. Applications (8 copies) should be submitted only in the format prescribed by the University.
3. Outstation candidates are instructed to ensure that the filled in applications should reach before the last date prescribed.
4. Candidates sending the application by Post/Speed Post/Courier should see that the application reaches this University on or before the last date prescribed.
5. Applications received after the last date will be summarily rejected.
6. Enquiries on the above subject will not be entertained.
7. Canvassing in any form will lead to cancellation of candidature.
8. Wherever specialization is not specified core discipline requirement shall suffice.
9. Educational qualification, experience etc. mentioned in this advt. /notification indicate the minimum eligibility for the relevant posts. However, if the number of prima facie eligible candidates applied for the post is disproportionately large in comparison to the number of posts available, suitable criteria may be adopted for shortlisting candidates for interview. For adopting criteria candidates having higher qualifications and/or experience will be considered. Criteria so adopted will depend upon the circumstances prevailing on each occasion of recruitment.
10. Number of posts advertised may increase/decrease depending upon the vacancies available at the time of interview.
11. Applications must be accompanied by copies of certificates regarding educational qualifications, prescribed experience and age, failing which it will be treated as incomplete and liable to be summarily rejected.
12. The candidates should possess the required educational qualification, age and experience as on the date of this notification.
13. Candidates should invariably fill in the information regarding court cases pending, criminal cases, disciplinary actions or equivalent etc. in the relevant column of the application form. Any changes in this information as and when occurred after the submission of application form till the completion of recruitment process should be brought to the notice of the University by the candidate, failing which the University reserves the right to cancel the candidature and to debar him/her from all selections.

The last date for submission of filled in application form: 22.09.2014.