Openings
Recruitment of JRF / Project Assistant and Field Assistant
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country.
The Institute invites applications for the following positions on contract basis:
| Name of Post | JRF / Project Assistant (1 No. Project A1) Field Assistant (1 No. Project A1; 1 No. Project A2.) |
| Name of Project | Project A1: Community plant-pollinator interactions at the landscape level. Project A2: Ecology and Conservation of freshwater swamps |
| Funding agency | DBT |
| Minimum Educational qualification ( as prescribed by the funding agency) |
Junior Research Fellow / Project AssistantThe candidate should have a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent grade) in the qualifying degree preferably. Additional qualifications for JRF are: Post-graduate degree Biological Sciences with valid NET qualification, OR Graduate Degree in a Professional Course in Biological Sciences with NET qualification.
In case a suitable candidate with the above qualifications is not found, candidates with a Post-graduate degree in Biological Sciences may be appointed as Project Assistant if selected.
Field AssistantBSc in Biological Sciences with atleast 6 months research experience in conducting field-based ecological studies.
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| Preference |
JRF / Project assistantAll applicants should have atleast 2 years of proven work experience conducting research on field-based ecological studies as evidenced from research publications.
Field assistantAtleast 3 months experience in maintaining bee colonies / insect sampling / conducting vegetation ecology studies.
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| Number of posts | JRF / Project Assistant - Project A1 = 1 post Field Assistant - Project A1 = 1 post, Project A2 = 1 post |
| Fellowship amount | JRF = 25,000 + HRA / Project Assistant = 16,000+ HRA Field Assistant = Rs. 10,000/ month consolidated |
| Tenure of the post | 1 year, extendable based on performance |
| Age | JRF / Project Assistant: 32 years with 3-5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women and Physically disabled as per government norms Field Assistant: 35 years |
| Last date | March 15, 2017 |
| How to apply | Completed applications should be sent by email to Hema Somanathan (hsomanathan[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in), WITH THE SUBJECT LINE “DBT funded Plant-Animal Interactions JRF / Project Assistant position / Field Assistant position – Your Name". Failure to mention which post is applied for will lead to disqualification The application should contain a detailed resume, a one page statement of interest mentioning the project(s) of interest (either A1 or A2 or both A1 and A2). Please include contact details (phone number, email and postal address), a photograph, scanned copies of educational/professional qualifications and reprints of papers. Research experience should be supported by a certificate from the previous employer(s). Candidates should bring originals of all applicable certificates (qualifying degrees, national examinations, category certificate, etc) during the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing for the interview. Applications failing to the meet minimum criteria will not be considered. Interviews may be conducted over skype videoconferencing in exceptional cases if this is indicated by the applicant beforehand. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. |
The shortlisted candidates will be informed by email on details of interview date, time and venue and it will also be put up on the website www.iiisertvm.ac.in.
A printed copy of the application form sent by email signed and dated by the applicant along with recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience etc. will be collected at the time of interview.
Applicants must bring all certificates (original + one copy) at the time of interview for the purpose of verification.
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Published Date03-03-2017
Last Date15-03-2017