2. Research Associate (RA Level III):

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Ph. D in Chemistry

(ii)

specialization in photochemistry and spectroscopy

Junior Project Fellow and Senior Project Fellow

Prior experience in data processing/theoretical chemistry/spectroscopy/Instrumentation Research Associate (RA Level III): Minimum of two years of post-Ph.D experience in photochemistry and spectroscopy Scientific Assistant: A minimum of one year of working experience in handling scientific projects

Junior Project Fellow and Senior Project Fellow: 04 Research Associate (RA Level III): 01 Scientific Assistant: 01

Junior Project Fellow: Rs 25,000 + 20% HRA for first two years and Rs 28,000/-+ 20% HRA for third year Senior Project Fellow: Rs 28,000 + 20% HRA for three years RA III: Rs 40,000 + 20% HRA for first year with an increase of Rs 2000/- every year Scientific Assistant: Rs 24000/- consolidated

One year, extendable for two more years

Junior Project Fellow and Senior Project Fellow:

28 years for Junior Project Fellow and 30 years for Senior Project Fellow as on last date of application RA III: 40 years as on last date of application Scientific Assistant: 28 years as on last date of application 3-5 Years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PD/Women as per norms of GO 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 this application form, signed by the applicant, recent passport size photograph, 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.

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.