Description: The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bangalore is a research facility dedicated to fundamental research at all levels of biology, from the study of single molecules to ecology and evolution. The Archives at NCBS is a repository that is dedicated to holding institutional records as well as records shedding light on the history of contemporary biology in India. The Archives aims to be a living, breathing place to make better sense of our intertwined histories and the moving frontiers of biology. The physical and digital archive will be open for research and public use by late 2018 or early 2019. The Archives is seeking student interns to work with the archiving team. To archive is to collect, sort and make sense of history. The task of setting up a new physical and digital archive is an opportunity to think about the links between journalism, storytelling using archival material, web annotations, scientific research, IT law and classification of information. This is also an opportunity to think of ways to spread awareness about the archival material, through design narratives and artwork. We are not necessarily looking for students specializing in the biological sciences. We invite undergraduate and postgraduate students from across disciplines -- sciences, engineering, history, sociology, art, design, law, archival/library/museum studies, theater -- to get a feel of an upcoming archive, in both the physical and digital space. Depending on their background, the range of work will change.The records are primary research material administrative records, annotated manuscripts, maps, architectural drawings, lab notes, photographs, negatives, slides, oral histories and other electronic audio/visual material. The student is expected to be part of a team that is helping build a new approach to physical and digital archives in the sciences. Future work will include a systematic approach to collecting more archival material under guidance of the archives team at NCBS, in the form of both conducting interviews and sourcing primary documents from other institutions. Please keep in mind that this IS NOT a biotech internship. And this is not an entry point into scientific research at NCBS. All details, including duration, eligibility, description, compensation and contact information: http://bit.ly/ArchivesInternshipCall2018
Position overview: The trainee will be trained in detailed cataloguing efforts in the Archives (see eligibility/requirements)
Eligibility/requirements: Minimum of high school graduate and currently in a Bachelors degree (any field) program. Can be graduate as well. All details are given here:
https://www.ncbs.res.in/archives/student-internship-call
Minimum eligibility: 12th Standard (and currently in degree programme)
Vacancies: Various
Last date for receipt of applications :- 15th January, 2019
Duration: ~mid November 2018 to mid Feb 2019 (maximum up to end Feb 2019).
Stipend: Commensurate with experience and skills, in line with institutional norms
Application Procedure:
This will be in four very quick stages.
(a)All interested applicants should email a cover letter to archives@ncbs.res.in clearly stating how your interests align with the description of the project. Please do not submit your resume or CV at this stage. Applicants who do not communicate this alignment of interests shall not get the questionnaire.
(b) Those who express interest will receive an online questionnaire (or in person), which has a mix of questions around archival judgment and logistics.
(c) Those selected from this questionnaire will be asked to make time for a 45-minute interview slot (in person/phone/Skype).
(d) Candidates will be required to provide names of two relevant referees.
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