Temporary Position Available
Adv. # 3/2020 02.07.2020
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the following positions in a Department of Science & Technology, Government of India funded project entitled "Center for Excellence in Inclusive Technology Interventions for Tribal Heritage Resilience of Kerala" at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram to be implemented at its main campus in Thiruvananthapuram and its field stations at Idukki and Wayanad.
(A) Project Associate -II: (2 positions)
(B) Project Associate -I: (6 positions)
(C) Field Worker: (6 positions)
(A) PROJECT ASSOCIATE -II (2 positions)
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE -II (POSITION 1)
Genetic profiling of traditional varieties of rice. This position will be at RGCB main campus, Thiruvananthapuram.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE -II (POSITION 1)
A First Class Masters Degree in Life Sciences or Biotechnology or Chemistry or Biochemistry and 2 years documented relevant experience (after Masters degree) in molecular biology (after Masters degree). Candidates with a doctoral degree having expertise in molecular biology will get preference in the selection procedure.
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE -II (POSITION 2)
Scientific validation of ethno-veterinary products/formulations. This position will be at RGCB main campus, Thiruvananthapuram.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE -II (POSITION 2)
A First Class Masters Degree in Life Sciences or Biotechnology or Biochemistry or Pharmacology and 2 years relevant documented experience (after Masters degree) in phytochemistry, in vitro cellular assays, etc. Candidates with a doctoral degree having expertise in cell biology, in vitro and in vivo assays will get preference in the selection procedure.
AGE
Below 35 years as on June 30, 2020. For SC/ST/OBC candidates, age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.
Rs. 35000/- +16% HRA per month.
(B) PROJECT ASSOCIATE -I (6 positions)
I. JOB DESCRIPTIONS PROJECT ASSOCIATE - I
1. JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE -I (POSITION 1)
Nutritional analysis and biochemical profiling of traditional varieties of rice. This position will be at the RGCB Main Campus at Thiruvananthapuram.
2. JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE -I (POSITIONS 2 & 3)
Documentation of traditional knowledge and Minor Forest Produce processing and value addition to such products. This position will be at the RGCB Field Station at Idukki and/or Wayanad.
3. JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE -I (POSITION 4)
Development of essential oil extraction protocols and value addition to such products. This position will be at the RGCB Field Station at Idukki and/or Wayanad.
4. JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE -I (POSITION 5)
Revamping and scientific development of traditional arts and crafts. This position will be at the RGCB Field Station at Idukki and/or Wayanad.
5. JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE -I (POSITION 6)
Development and delivering ethno-veterinary medical protocols. This position will be at the RGCB Field Station at Idukki and/or Wayanad.
II. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE -I
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE -I (POSITION 1)
A First Class Masters Degree in Life Sciences or Biotechnology or Chemistry or Biochemistry (Job Description 1).
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE -I (POSITION 2 to 4)
- A First Class Masters Degree in Life Sciences or Biotechnology or Chemistry or Biochemistry (Job Description 2 to 3)
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) in regional language (Malayalam)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE -I (POSITION 5)
- Postgraduate degree or B.Tech in Engineering with documented skills in Fine Arts (Job Description 4).
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) in regional language (Malayalam)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE -I (POSITION 6)
- BVSc (Job Description 5).
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) in regional language (Malayalam).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with experience in field work and implementation of such R & D programs and community mobilization are preferred.
AGE
Below 35 years as on June 30, 2020. For SC/ST/OBC candidates, age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.
EMOLUMENTS
Rs. 31,000/- +16% HRA per month
(C) FIELD WORKER (6 positions)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate must have a Graduate degree or special skills on traditional wisdom and well versed with the locality and tribal communities of Idukki and Wayanad Districts.
AGE
Rs.15,000/- per month (Consolidated)
DURATION
All the positions are for a period of one year
SELECTION PROCESS
Suitably qualified candidates may send applications in the prescribed format with a photograph, a copy of full resume indicating the percentage of Marks obtained and attested photocopies of credentials and experience to reach the undersigned through Email on or before July 17, 2020. Applications in PDF format should be submitted to pmdjobs@rgcb.res.in. The Advertisement number along with the position for which the candidate is applying should be mentioned in the "Subject" part of the Email. Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminus with end of the project.
Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply. Selection of suitable candidates will be made based on qualifications and performance in the selection interview.
No TA/DA/Other emoluments will be given for appearing in the interview.
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Director
