ADVERTISEMENT No.01/2014

Last date for receipt of application: 15-09-2014

A unique opportunity for research careers in Science & Technology

CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar is a premier institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), involved in multidisciplinary R&D programmes of both basic and applied nature across scientific disciplines for economic, environmental and societal benefits for the people of India. The Institute has undertaken a number of national projects in the area of Mineral Processing, Biotechnology, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Design & Project Engineering, Energy Utilisation, Waste & Environment Management. The Institute has well-built infrastructural facilities and expertise in the above field of specialization. Applications are invited from Indian national enthusiastic, young researchers having excellent academic record and proven scientific achievements along with requisite experience and a high degree of motivation and desire to take up research as a career in the field to fill up the vacancy of following positions of scientist (Fellows) under CSIR Quick Hire Scheme for deployment in projects entitled (1) “Processing of natural gemstones for aesthetic improvement and value addition (PNG) [ESC-0206]” & (2) “Centre for Special Materials (CSM) [ESC-0401]” The details of the range, emoluments, age limit, qualification, experience and the areas of expertise for the positions of Scientist (Fellows) are as under:-

Range Emoluments Qualification and Experience Maximum Age as on last date

No. of position

(1) ₹.48200/50600/53000/ 55400/57800

ME/M.Tech./Ph.D(Sc./Engg.) in Physics – thesis submitted with uniformly outstanding academic record and clear potential for high quality R&D work.

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(2) ₹.56100/58900/61700/ 64500/67300

ME/M.Tech. with three years experience/ Ph.D(Sc./Engg.) in Biotechnology/ Chemistry with outstanding academic record and proven ability for high quality R&D work.

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Apart from qualifications indicated above, any other recognized qualification, which is equivalent to the prescribed qualification, shall be treated at par with that qualification. The above positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the duration of projects, however in no case the maximum tenure will exceed more than 3 years.

Job requirements:- GEM (ESC-0206) Project:- Experience in the area of gem, gemology, gemstones, materials science, solid state physics, etc. The selected candidate will be involved in any of the research activities such as gemstone survey, identification, characterisation and evaluation of natural raw gemstones and coloured gems, lead glass filling of gems/gemstones for porosity removal, heat treatment of gems to improve colour and reduce porosity, laser processing of gems to improve colour contrast, irradiation of gems for colour modification, ion implantation in gems/gemstones, optical and refractive properties study, Raman spectra, tomography of gems/gemstones, defect studies and microstructual characterisations using XRD, XPS, TEM, FESEM, EDS and other modern methods etc.

CSM-Supra (ESC-0401) Project:- Expertise in chromatographic and various spectroscopic techniques such as Circular Dichroism, FTIR. The Fellows will be entitled for House Rent Allowance as per CSIR rules, if accommodation is not provided. The Fellow will be eligible for 3% annual increase on completion of one year from the date of joining, as applicable under rules. Mode of Selection: Mere fulfilment of essential educational qualification and experience will not vest any right on the candidate to be called for interview/test. The Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates based on their (applicants) entire academic career and experience. Only the short-listed candidates will be called for interview/test. Details of short-listed candidates to be called for interview, date of interview,

change of date, selection result, cancellation of one or all posts, corrigendum etc. will be notified on CSIR-

IMMT website.

How to apply:- Interested eligible candidates may apply in the prescribed format (Application and Synopsis) downloaded from IMMT website or neatly typed on A4 size paper on one side as per the format available on the website www.immt.res.in along with attested copies of all certificates/testimonials by post so as to reach “The Section

Officer-E-I, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar-751013” on or before the last date. The candidates should write clearly the Advt. No. and the position applied for on the top of the envelope containing the application. Candidates are advised to submit only one application indicating the range(s) for which he/she is to be considered. Those candidates who have already availed the Scheme and served as Fellow (Scientist) in any of the CSIR Laboratories/Institutes are not eligible. The decision of CSIR/IMMT in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, shortlisting, mode of selection and conduct of interview will be final. The number of vacancies shown above is provisional and may vary at the time of actual selection. CSIR-IMMT reserves the right not fill up any or all the positions if it is so desired. Candidates already employed in Govt. Departments/Public Undertakings/ Autonomous Bodies should produce a „No Objection Certificate‟ or an undertaking that they w ill produce the same in the event of their selection. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview. Candidates should specifically note that the applications received after the closing date for any reason whatsoever (such as envelopes wrongly addressed, delivered elsewhere, postal delay etc.) will not be entertained by CSIR-

Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar. Incomplete applications (i.e. without photograph, unsigned and testimonials etc.) will not be entertained and will be summarily rejected. Interim inquiries or correspondence will not be attended to. Canvassing in any form or bringing of any influence, political or otherwise will be treated as disqualification.

CONTROLLER OF ADMINISTRATION

For Official Use only

Appln. No. _____________

CSIR-INSTITUTE OF MINERALS & MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)

BHUBANESWAR–751013

APPLICATION FORM

ADVT. NO.____________

1. Name of the Position : …………………………………..

2. Range: : …………………………………………………….

3. Name of the Applicant : ……………………………………………………..

(In Capital letters)

4. Date of Birth : …………………………………………………….

5. Age as on the last date:

Years

Months

Days

6. Whether SC/ST/OBC/PWD (Proof to be attached): …………………………………

7. Sex (Male/Female) : ………………… Nationality: …………………

8. Father’s/Husband’s Name : ……………………………………………………..

9. Permanent Address : ……………………………………………………….

: ………………………………………………………

: ………………………………………………………

10. Correspondence Address with : ………………………………………………………

Telephone/Mobile Number,

E-Mail Id,if any : ………………………………………………………

: ………………………………………………………

11. Educational Qualifications (Attested copies of all mark-sheets/certificate to be attached

chronologically):

Exam Passed Board / University Class/

Division

Percentage

of marks

Year of

Passing

Subjects with

Hons./Spl. Paper

HSC/Matric

+2 Sc/HS./

Diploma

B Sc / BE /

B Tech.

ME/MTech/ PhD

GATE

Affix recent

passport size photograph

12. (i) Date of Award of GATE .......................... (ii) Valid upto .................................

13. Experience, if any, at CSIR-IMMT,Bhubaneswar (Proof to be attached) :

Date of joining Date of

leaving

Designation/

Position

Salary/

Emolument

Period of experience

(Year – Month – Days)

TOTAL PERIOD

14. Experience, if any, in other Organisation(Proof to be attached):

Name of the organisation

Date of joining

Date of leaving

Designation/ Position

Salary/ Emolument

Period of experience (Year-Month-Days)

TOTAL PERIOD

15. Research Publications, if any:

Journals No. of paper

Published Accepted Communicated

Indian

Foreign

Total :

Patent :

16. Whether you are related to any: ……………………………………………….

Council /CSIR- IMMT employees, :

if yes, please indicate the name : ……………………………………………….. and relationship :: ……………………………………………….

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all the statements made in this application are true and complete an d nothing has been concealed / distorted. I am aware that, if at any time I am found to have

concealed/distorted any material information, my engagement is liable to be summarily terminated

without notice.

Date: ______________

Place: ______________ SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT