Recruitment for post/s on externally funded projects

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country. The Institute invites applications for the following project positions on contract basis:

Minimum Educational qualification ( as prescribed by the funding agency)

Preference

Tenure of the post Age

How to apply MSc in Physics with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent grade). Additional qualifications for JRF: NET/GATE qualification. In case a suitable candidate with the above qualifications is not found, candidates with MSc in Physics may be appointed as project assistant if found suitable.

Preference will be given to the academically excellent

candidates with experience in computer programming. The

candidates should be highly motivated to do theoretical

research in Physics.

1 year, extendable based on performance and availability of

grant. JRF/Project assistant:32 years with 3-5 years relaxation for

SC/ST/OBC/Women and Physically disabled as per

government norms.

Completed application should be sent by email to Dr. Mamata Sahoo (mamata.sahoo@iisertvm.ac.in) , with the subject line JRF/Project assistant position-Your name.

The applicant should attach a detail resume and a one page statement of research interest in theoretical Physics. Please include the contact details (phone number, email and postal address), a photograph, and scanned copies of educational qualifications. Research experience (if any) 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) and a copy of the application signed by the applicant during the interview for the purpose of verification. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing the

General Information

1. Appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the research project.
   
   
2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency or in IISER Thiruvanathapuram.
   
   
3. Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularly applicable to the said project
   
   
4. The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.
   
   
5. The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitled candidates to be called for interview. Where number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Leader/ Principal Investigator may restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.
   
   
6. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
   
   
7. Selected candidates will have to join duty at the earliest on receipt of the offer.
   
   
8. No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.