IIIM Jammu Invites Application for Project Associate-I Recruitment 2022

Eligible & interested candidates are invited for ONLINE INTERVIEW (Through MS TEAMS) for the following purely temporary positions of PROJECT ASSOCIATE-I to work under CSIR and DBT funded projects: “Discovery and Pre-clinical Development of Antivirals for COVID19 and other diseases” (HCP-041) and “Discovery, Evolution and Engineering of Terpenoid Biosynthetic Pathways for the Development of Novel Terpene Scaffolds” (GAP-3118) tenable at CSIR-IIIM, Jammu

DVERTISEMENT NO.08/2022

1. Post Name: Project Associate I

2. No of Post : 02

3. Essential Qualification : M.Sc./M.Tech./B.Tech in Bio/ Chemo/ Pharmaco-informatics, or a related discipline from a recognized University or equivalent. Masters in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, or a related discipline from a recognized University or equivalent

4. Desirable : Experience in computational drug discovery. Experience in standard molecular biology and metabolic engineering laboratory techniques, such as molecular cloning, protein expression and purification. Previous experience in the growth, handling, and genetic modification of prokaryotic microorganisms. Experience in isolation of natural products, spectral characterization, GC/MS, HPLC handling. Good communication and team working skills. Fluent written and spoken English

5. Monthly Emoluments in ₹ : (i) 31,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE/ GPAT or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.

6 .The positions are co-terminus with the projects HCP-041 and GAP-3118. Duration of the project is up to 31.03.2023 (HCP-041) and 14.12.2026 (GAP-3118).

Selection Procedure

1. Application (Google form) for these positions can be filled online in the Google Form using following links. The applicant should fill separate Google Form for each position code. Google Link for Position

2. Code:01 https://forms.gle/8tnkVTx8Au2d69Pw8 Google Link for Position

3. Code:02 https://forms.gle/uJMnMSfzes51bv9S6

4. Filled in Google Form should be submitted by or before 14.03.2022 (Monday) up to 5:00 pm.

5. Google Form submitted after the scheduled date and time i.e.14.03.2022 (Monday) up to 5:00 pm. shall not be entertained for Online Interview.

6. Only eligible candidates shall be accessed for the online viva-voce on the date of Online Interview. The list of eligible candidates and dates for Online Interview will be displayed on CSIR-IIIM Website www.iiim.res.in by evening on 16.03.2022 (Wednesday).

7. The shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit the essential documents pertaining to their education and age etc.

8. The shortlisted candidates have to be available on the date of Online Interview from 9.30 A.M. onwards and will be called anytime during the allotted time period (should there be any change, they will be informed accordingly).

9. Eligible/shortlisted candidate shall attend the Online Interview through Video Conferencing on Microsoft Teams.

10. The viva-voce in respect of eligible/shortlisted candidates shall be conducted online through Video Conferencing on Microsoft Teams However, if a large number of candidates apply, the Screening Committee may re-visit the screening criteria and shortlist the candidates for Online Interview in proportion to the available vacancies.

11. Candidate has the option to interact in English/Hindi before the Selection Committee.

12. In case, the final certificates reflect CGPA/SGPA/OGPA Grades etc., the candidate should convert the same into equivalent percentage as per the approved formula of the University in the Google Form.

13. To avoid any inconvenience, only those candidates who strictly fulfil the eligibility criteria and possess the degrees/mark sheets in the aforesaid subjects should apply for the Online Interview. 14. Upon selection/empanelment, the original documents including eligibility qualification, age and relaxation will be verified, if any discrepancy is found, the selection/empanelment shall stand cancelled

How to Apply:

For more details, please refer to official notification at Download Official Notification