Last Date:11 Febuary,2021
Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST)
Assam
Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) is inviting eligible candidates to apply online for 3 contractual posts of Research Scientists and Technical Assistant.Interested and Eligible Candidates may apply online by 11-02-2021 , after making sure that they meet the concerned eligibility criteria. All personal and educational details must be mentioned properly.
Employment Notification Research Scientists and Technical Assistant Vacancy – IASST,Assam
JOB DETAILS:
Name of the post – Research Scientists and Technical Assistant
No of post – 03
Pay Scale – Rs 56000,Rs 20000
Educational Qualification:
PhD ,B.Sc. in Zoology/ Botany/ Chemistry Biochemistry/ Biotechnology.
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General Information:
- Applications are invited for the temporary position (contractual) of two (02) Research Scientists and one (01) Technical assistantfor the project entitled, “Setting up of a Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) laboratory for the Phytopharmaceutical Mission for NE India” at Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam.
- For the post of Research Scientist (Sl No.1) candidates having minimum 02 years of postdoctoral research experience as evidenced by publications and also capable of identification and taxonomic classification of medicinal herbs/ shrubs/ plants will be preferred. The candidate is also expected to possess experience of molecular marker-based identification of plants.
- For the post of Research Scientist (Sl No.2), candidates having minimum 02 years of postdoctoral research experience as evidenced by publications and capable of carrying out research and analysis bioactive natural products will be preferred. The candidates are required to have extensive knowledge of plant products extraction, fractionation and isolation along with other techniques of phytochemical analysis such as HPLC, HPTLC, GCMS and LCMS. For the post of Technical Assistant (Sl No.3), candidates having the M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology will be preferred.
- Appointment will be initially for a period of 01 (one year) which may be extended till completion of the project depending upon satisfactory performance of the incumbent and status of the project or until further order, whichever is earlier.
- Interested candidates may send their applications along with detailed biodata duly signed, passport size photograph, certificates, marksheets from 10th standard onwards, testimonials, experience certificate (if any), NET/GATE certificate (if applicable) and any other testimonials to the Project Investigar through email (jagatb@iasst.gov.in) within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview (by email). Shortlisted candidates may appear before the interview board through video conferencing. Original documents will be verified by the Selection Committee.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview
- Those in employment or doing Ph.D. should submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the concerned employer/ Ph.D. supervisor.
- Appointment and payment will be strictly as per DST rules and guidelines.
- On the basis of personal Interviews after shortlisting on the basis of qualification and experience.
About Us:
Vacancy Notice Research Scientists and Technical Assistant Vacancy – IASST,Assam
- Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) is a premier scientific research organization in the north-east region, IASST was conceived and nurtured by the Assam Science Society in its initial years and was inaugurated by Noble Laureate Dorothy C. Hodgkin on 3rd November 1979. Subsequently, it was supported by the state govt. as its only autonomous R&D institute till March 2009. The institute was taken over in March 2009 by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt of India as one of its autonomous R&D Institutes.
- The Institute is engaged in multidisciplinary research activities, both in fundamental and applied, across frontier areas of science and technology such as Plasma Physics, Polymer Sciences, Biochemistry, Drug Design & Development, Nano-science, Medicinal Plants, Seri Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Microbial Fuel Cell, etc.
- To emerge as a center of excellence in frontier research areas of Physical and Life Sciences with international visibility and building human resources towards advanced scientific knowledge for societal development.
- Building state-of-the-art infrastructure for basic and applied research in the area of Physical & Life Sciences.
- Generation of technology from natural resources of NE region and their application for socio-economic upliftment.
- Generation of quality scientific manpower from among human resources of NE region.
- To create a center of excellence for basic applied scientific research in Physical and Life Sciences.
- To strengthen scientific research in core areas by generating funds through extramural projects.
- To attract and motivate the young talents towards scientific research.
- To spread awareness for the growth of science and technology in the region through societal interventions.
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