Walk-in-Interviews on 22-04-2016

Advertisement No: CIAB/21/2016-Rectt.

Application format, details of the vacancies etc. can be downloaded from the institute website: www.ciab.res.in under heading "Vacancies".

Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB) is an autonomous national institute under Department of Biotechnology (Govt. of India). The institute is currently operational from its interim facility at 2nd Floor, C-127, Phase VIII, Industrial Area, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali-160 071 (Punjab), while its full-fledged regular campus is coming up at Knowledge City at Mohali. This futuristic innovation institute of its own kind in the country has a mission of advancing knowledge, leads and emerging technologies/processes relevant to agri-food sector towards applications and products. It aims to link them with societal benefits through catalysing/promoting entrepreneurial action around bioprocesses, bio-products, value-addition to bioproducts etc. with special reference to the agri-food sector. Currently, the four major mandated R&D areas in hand at the institute are (A) Value Addition to Primary Processing Residues/ Wastes for Edible Products; (B) Valorisation of Crop Waste for Speciality Products and Chemicals; (C) Nutritionals, nutraceuticals and upgradation of value or use of bio-products, (D) Biosynthetic technology/synthetic biology for low volume-high volume products and industrial enzymes. To support and steer this mission, the institute requires following temporary research positions on stipendary / fellowship / associateship basis:

1. Project Fellow / Junior Research Fellow* (Fruit Processing) - One position

Age limit 28 Years

Fellowship Rs. 16,000/- for Project Fellow

Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for Junior Research Fellow

(a) Tenure: One Year, extendable (post-evaluation) for subsequent duration limited to the duration of the project, satisfactory progress as well as institutional needs and financial provisions.

(b) Qualifications: M.Sc. or M.Tech in Food Science & Technology or Food Engineering/Technology or Agriculture Engineering/Technology.

(c) Assignment: To work on the objectives of a DBT-sponsored project on novel approaches of fruit productivity and shelf-life enhancement including fruit processing.

* NET Qualification (JRF and/or Lecturership) is required for M.Sc. candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow. NET qualification for the above mentioned positions (wherever applicable) shall include CSIR-NET, other National Level Examinations conducted by DBT, DST, DAE, ICMR etc.

2. Project Fellow - II (Biochemistry) - One position

Age limit 28 Years

Fellowship Rs. 18,000/-

(a) Tenure: One Year, extendable (post-evaluation) for second year subject to satisfactory progress, institutional need and financial provisions.

(b) Qualifications: Masters degree in Biochemistry with two years research experience of working in a R&D institute or University.

3. Project Fellow - I (Microbiology) - One position

(included as Addendum to advertisement of 05-04-2016)

Age limit 28 Years

Fellowship Rs. 16,000/-

(a) Tenure: One Year, extendable (post-evaluation) for subsequent duration limited to the duration of the project, satisfactory progress as well as institutional needs and financial provisions.

(b) Qualifications: Masters degree in Microbiology from a recognized institute or University.

(c) Assignment: To work on the objectives of a DST-Fast track project sponsored project on Efficient production of a novel and robust L-Asparaginase with low glutaminase activity: optimization, scale up and evaluation of anti-cancerous properties.

Application Procedure

The interested candidates may appear for a Walk-In-Interview on 22-04-2016 along with the application form (as per format for JRF/Project Fellow) available on the website www.ciab.res.in . The duly filled application form must be submitted at the time of the registration from 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM on 22-04-2016. The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates would not be interviewed.

Process of Engagement

The eligible applicants would be interviewed by a duly constituted committee. The committee would recommend the candidates, if found suitable, for consideration of the competent authority for engagement on purely on Fellowship/Stipendiary basis for a period of one year. CIAB may consider (based on performance review of the candidate, should CIAB requires and the candidate intends) to extend the incumbents working for the second year. During the engagement period, the fellowship/scholarship may be discontinued by the institute at any time with one months notice or one months emoluments in lieu. Subject to satisfactory performance and R&D outputs, NET qualified research fellows may be allowed to continue as SRF after 2 years of Junior Research Fellowship. Provisions of registration for Ph.D exist at Universities having MoU with CIAB subject to scholars tangible performance, promise, academic suitability, etc.

General Conditions

1. Incomplete applications and applications that are not in proper format may be rejected.

2. The above research opportunities are open only to Indian Nationals.

Important

The applications should be submitted in the prescribed format that can be downloaded from the CIAB website: www.ciab.res.in .

Completed applications along with photocopies of all the relevant educational and experience certificates are to be submitted at the time of registration at CIAB Interim Facility, C-127, Second Floor, Phase-8, Industrial Area, Mohali-160071, Punjab from 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM on 22-04-2016.

All the positions are based at Mohali, Punjab but some works may be assigned to be carried out at outstations also.

Number of positions may vary.

Relaxation of age shall be as per Government of India Rules. However, Competent Authority may also further relax the upper age limit for exceptionally deserving candidates.

If in any area no suitable candidate is found, no selection would be made in that case.

No TA/DA etc. would be paid for attending the walk-in-interview.

Candidates should bring their original documents for verification and one set of photocopy (for submission) of their all relevant certificates related to education, experience, publications, thesis/dissertations etc. at the time of interview.

Candidates found eligible after scrutiny of applications post registration, shall be required to appear before a Selection Committee. Kindly note that in case there are substantial number of applicants, the Chief Executive Officer, CIAB reserves the right to devise such criteria as deemed fit to shortlist the candidates for the interview. If required, a written test may also be conducted to short-list candidates. The decision of the CEO, CIAB to conduct a written test shall be final and binding on all in this respect.

Dated: 08-04-2016 (Chief Executive Officer)