No. MoES/2/DS/6/2007PC-IV

Government of India

Ministry of Earth Sciences

Prithvi Bhavan, Lodhi Road

New Delhi - 110 003

Dated, the 13th September, 2018

CIRCULAR

Engagement of Project Scientists on contractual basis to work in the R&D in Earth System Sciences Program of Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi.

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for filling up the temporary position of Project Scientist-B (1 position) to work in its programme entitled, Development of Potential Drugs from Sea Marine Natural Product Inspired Drug Leads(MNPIDL) & Project Scientist C(01 Position) in the project entitled Paleo Climate Change Programme. The engagement is purely temporary and is on contractual basis. Selected candidates would be engaged for a period of 01(one) year initially, extendable till term of Project, subject to satisfactory performance of work to be reviewed at the end of each year. The last date for receiving of applications is within 21 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Leading Newspaper.

1. Particulars of the Position

(i) Name of the Position : Project Scientist B

(ii) Number of Vacancies : 01(one) Development of Potential Drugs from Sea Marine Natural Product Inspired Drug Leads(MNPIDL)

(iii) Emoluments : (Rs.15600 -39,100) + G.P.5400/- +other admissible emoluments as per DST guidelines.

2. Eligibility Criteria

Essential:

i) M. Sc (with minimum 60% marks) in Marine Science/ Earth Sciences any field of Biosciences/Geology/Environmental Science/Geo-Physics).

ii) Minimum two years of experience in research/teaching

Or

Minimum 2 years M.Tech/M.Sc(Tech) with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University/Institution in the specialized field of Remote Sensing/ Biotechnology/Oceanography/Environmental Sciences

Desirable

Candidates with exemplary academic record with all examination passed with 60% or above and its equivalent shall be preferred

Job responsibilities

To assist the programme division (of DFS & Paleo Climate Programme) for facilitating the science/management/administration with regard to any task assigned from time to time.

3. Age limit (as on normal closing date):Not exceeding 35 years.

4. Particulars of the Position

(i) Name of the Position : Project Scientist C

(ii) Number of Vacancies : 01(one) Paleo Climate Change Programme.

(iii) Emoluments : (Rs.15600 -39,100) + G.P.6600/- + other admissible emoluments as per DST guidelines

5. Educational Qualification & Experience

i. M. Sc (with minimum 60% marks) in Marine Science/ Earth Sciences any field of Biosciences/Bio Chemistry/Micro Biology/Geology/Environmental Science.

ii. Minimum three years of research/teaching experience

Desirable

PhD in the relevant subject.

6. Job responsibilities

To assist the programme division (of DFS & Paleo Climate Programme) for facilitating the science/management/administration with regard to any task assigned from time to time.

7. Age limit (as on normal closing date):Not exceeding 40 years.

8. General Conditions:

a) The Ministry reserves the right to cancel the engagement process without assigning any reason.

b) The prescribed essential qualifications are minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. If the number of applications received in response to advertisement is large, it will not be convenient or possible for the Board to interview all the candidates. The Ministry reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of desirable qualifications and/or experience. No correspondence shall be entertained with candidates who are not called for interview/selected for appointment. Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification of candidature.

c) Experience will be counted after completion of essential academic qualifications. A completed Ph.D. degree will be counted as three years of experience. In case a candidate has obtained the Ph.D. degree while in service, only her/his service period will be counted towards experience and she/he will not get any additional weight age in experience for acquiring Ph.D towards total period of experiences.

d) No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.

e) Further, selected candidates shall have no claim for their absorption or regularization in any institute or against any program of MoES.

f) The selected candidates will serve in the MoES Hqs at Prithvi Bhavan, Lodi Road.

g) Applications received after the closing date or received incomplete in any respect are liable to be summarily rejected. No representation against such rejection will be entertained.

h) Completed applications should be sent to The Progrmme Head (Dr. N Khare), HDFS-MNPIDL & Paleo Climate Change, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Room No.312, Prithvi Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 by Registered Post in a cover super scribed APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF PROJECT SCIENTIST .. .

How To Apply:

i. Applications should be neatly typed on thick plain paper (A-4 size 210 x 297 mm) in the prescribed format given below.

ii. Copies of certificates in support of educational qualifications, date of birth, and experience should be attached with the application. Candidates are required to produce the original certificates at the time of interview.

iii. Applications, incomplete in any respect are liable to be summarily rejected. No representation against such rejection shall be entertained.

iv. Venue of Interview: Ministry of Earth Sciences, Prithvi Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003.

This advertisement is also available on the website www.moes.gov.in

FORMAT OF APPLICATION

Affix passport size photograph

1.	Advertisement No.	MoES/2/DS/6/2007PC-IV
2.	Position for which applied (a) Project Scientist B (b) Project Scientist C
3.	Name in full (in block letters)
4.	Fathers/Husbands Name
5.	(a) Date of Birth	Date	Month	Year
	(b) Age on Closing date
6.	Nationality
7.	Religion
8.	Address for correspondence (in block letters with pin code)
9.	Permanent address (in block letters)
10.	Educational Qualification (in chronological order from Graduation onwards)
	Sl. No.	Courses Passed	University/Institution/ Board	Year of Passing	Subject taken	Result with Division/Class
11.	Professional Training:
	Organisation	Period	Details of Training
		From	To

12.	Details of research work/experience, if any
13.	Specialization (with reference to experience desired for the post)
14.	Any other information you may wish to add [Like list of publications, membership of learned societies, awards and recognition, etc. (in brief)]
15.	Present employment (Temporary/Guest/etc) if any in brief.

18. Declaration

I certify that the above information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed/distorted. If at any time I am found to have concealed/distorted any material/information, my engagement shall be liable to be summarily terminated without notice/compensation.

Place:

(Signature of Candidate)

Date: