Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER Mohali) Invites Application for Research Assistant Recruitment 2022

Vacancy Circular No:

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali (IISER Mohali)
invites applications for recruitment of Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Number of Vacancy: 2 Posts

Educational Qualification: B.A, M.A

1. Post Name: Research Assistant (2 posts, 6 months duration each)

2. Place of work: labwork at IISER Mohali & fieldwork in Madhya Pradesh

3. Position Description:

a. We are looking for 2 research assistants to help with diverse field and/or lab related tasks related to the project (ID: 651) entitled “Subsistence and symbolism in prehistoric India: Understanding environmental contexts in relation to Homo sapiens dispersals and

b. adaptations” and is funded under the STARS scheme by the Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD), New Delhi. The purpose of this work is to obtain data and results for better understanding of human environmental adaptations during the Late Pleistocene in India.

4. Qualifications/Experience:

a. Be a citizen of India

b. Preferably have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Ancient Indian History, Archaeology, Anthropology (or related subjects)

c. Have prior field and lab experience at the basic level in relation to the required work

d. Basic computer skills and proficiency in Hindi (English also welcome)

e. Be motivated, energetic and have the ability to maintain a positive attitude towards daily laboratory work or fieldwork

f. Be able to start the work immediately if offered a position

5. Salary & other details:

The monthly salary will be a consolidated amount of Rs. 14,000/- (INR) for each post. Each assistant will be hired for a period of 6 months from the joining date. The lab assistant working at IISER Mohali will be responsible for their own accommodations, food and daily expenses for commuting purposes. Also, an experience certificate will be provided at the end of the work.