Recruitment of Project Assistant / Fellow

Indian Institute Of Science Education And Research

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TIRUPATI

(An Autonomous Institute under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)

Transit Campus : Sree Rama Engineering College Campus, Karakambadi Road,

Mangalam B.O., Tirupati 517 507, Andhra Pradesh, India.

(MENTORED BY IISER PUNE)

Advertisement No.: 07/2017

Recruitment for the post of Project Assistant / Fellow under funded project

Interview on April 27, 2017 (Reporting Time: 10:00 A.M.)

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati 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.

Institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the following position on contract basis:

Name of the post Project Assistant / Fellow
Name of the project Sciurid response to changes in mountain systems Description: The project aims to estimate document sciurid response (primarily genus Funambulus) to high elevation changes. The focus will be on mapping occurrence, and subsequently recording behaviours in specific populations over a period of three years. Field work will include small mammal capture, handling, behaviour observations, surveys and transects. Candidates with field work experience in the Himalayas and/or prior experience with animal handling are ideal for the post.
Funding Agency SERB, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
Project Investigator Dr. Nandini Rajamani
Project Code 30216013
Minimum Bachelors or Masters in any field or equivalent degree with
qualifications minimum 60% marks or Equivalent grade. Desirable: Candidates having experience with bird identification, bird songs and field work in tough terrain
Fellowship Candidates who have qualified any of the national level test like CSIR / UGC NET / GATE etc. with valid score in score card are eligible for remuneration of Rs. 25000/+ 10% HRA per month (Consolidated). Others will be eligible for Rs.16,000/-+ 10% HRA per month based on their academic qualification.
No. of post One (1)

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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TIRUPATI

(An Autonomous Institute under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India) Transit Campus : Sree Rama Engineering College Campus, Karakambadi Road, Mangalam B.O., Tirupati 517 507, Andhra Pradesh, India.

(MENTORED BY IISER PUNE)

Tenure The position is temporary and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum of three years. The position is co-terminus with the project.
Age Not more than 28 years as on closing date of advertisement
Last date 5.00 P.M. on April 25, 2017

How to Apply:

1. Applicants should send their application by filling out the online application form available here https://goo.gl/forms/ssq1tRLgPI2LtoS33 on or before the last date i.e. April 25, 2017 by

5.00 P.M. No other application form will be accepted.

2. All selected candidates can attend the interview scheduled to be held on April 27, 2017 at

10.00 A.M. at IISER Tirupati. Separate email will be issued for those selected.

3. The print out 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. would be collected at the time of interview. Applicant must bring all the original certificates at the time of interview for the purpose of verification, along with one set of photocopies.

General information / details about the post

  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 Tirupati.

  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

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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TIRUPATI

(An Autonomous Institute under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India) Transit Campus : Sree Rama Engineering College Campus, Karakambadi Road, Mangalam B.O., Tirupati 517 507, Andhra Pradesh, India.

(MENTORED BY IISER PUNE)

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 may restrict the number of candidates 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.

  1. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.

  2. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.

  3. Reservation as per Govt. of India norms will be followed.

  4. No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.

  5. Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.

  6. Candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program of IISER Tirupati, provided they satisfy eligibility criteria.

Advt. No.07/2017/IISER-T/Rect./05.04.2017 Registrar

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Notification Issued 05-Apr-2017
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Interviews 27-Apr-2017


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