Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment

Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram -4

Tel: 0471 -2543234, 2548252, 2548315

KSCSTE invites applications from qualified candidates for the following temporary posts in Patent Information Centre Kerala (A Govt. of India Project) on contract basis.

1. Post: Scientist C

No. of Vacancy: 1

Essential Qualification: First Class Masters Degree in Physics/ Chemistry or First Class Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications: 1. Doctorate in Science or Masters Degree in Engineering 2. Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights.

Essential Experience: Four years of experience in the management of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

Salary: Rs.46,000/- per month (consolidated)

Term of appointment: Initially for 1 year.

Age limit: Not more than 35 years as on 01/12/2016.

2. Post: Scientist B

No. of Vacancy: 1

Essential Qualification: First Class Masters Degree in Physics/ Chemistry or First Class Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications: 1. Doctorate in Science or Masters Degree in Engineering 2. Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights.

Essential Experience: Two years of experience in the management of Intellectual Property Rights(IPR). If the candidate is having both desirable qualifications, two year experience will be exempted.

Salary: Rs.44,000/- per month ( consolidated)

Term of appointment: Initially for 1 year.

Age limit: Not more than 35 years as on 01/12/2016.

Job Description:

Scientists have to carry out the activities of Patent Information Centre Kerala of KSCSTE.

Scientists has to conduct prior art Patent database search using CD-Rom Patent databases and other online databases and should determine the patentability status of the inventions and guide the inventors in filing their Patent applications.

Scientists have to organize IPR awareness Seminars/ Workshops/Exhibitions and other public awareness programmes throughout the State and also to support the inventors in Patent drafting and filing.

Job involves frequent travel within and outside the State to organize awareness/training programmes on Intellectual Property Rights and for attending programmes/meetings.

The Scientists should made presentations on the various aspects of IPR and also on the support provided by PIC-Kerala, in the awareness programmes organized by PIC-Kerala.

Scientists have to attend the Annual meetings of PICs organized by DST- Govt. of India and make presentations on the achievements made by PIC-Kerala.

Scientists have to attend the IPR related queries from the public on the various issues of IPR and provide necessary technical input to their satisfaction.

Scientists have to interact with the Co-ordinators of IPR Cells in Universities/Engineering Colleges and plan activities to promote and propagate IPR in the Institutions.

Scientists have to periodically visit the IPR Cells to review the progress of the activities of the Cells and provide necessary inputs to them in strengthening their activities.

Scientists will also be involved in the implementation of the SRISHTI Programme of PIC-Kerala/KSCSTE.

The detailed job description involves:

Preparation of Monthly Reports, Annual Reports and Budgetary Statements of PIC. Preparation of publications of PIC including Brochures, Booklets and Pamphlets on IPR. Co-ordinating the exhibitions organized by PIC in association with other Departments/

Institutions. Planning various activities of PIC and responsible for the effective implementation of the

activities. Updating the Website of PIC and effectively maintain the website. Budget preparation, Plan Proposals, Other technical/financial reports, etc.

Necessary Skills:

Organizing Skills Co-ordinating Skills Communication skills Planning Skills. Technical Presentation skills

Interested and eligible candidates shall submit the Application Form, self attested copies of the certificates for Qualification, Experience and Age to the Controller of Administration, KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P.O, Trivandrum 695 004. Last date for receiving the Application is 20.07.2017 at 05.00 p.m.

Sd/-Member Secretary




Important Dates

Start Date End Date
Applications 20-Jul-2017 20-Jul-2017


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