Project Associate - 1 -Chemistry jobs in Bangalore at CSIR - CIMAP

Designation - Project Associate - 1 -Chemistry

Number of Job Vacancies -1

Essential Qualification

M.Sc in Chemistry from a recognised University or equivalent

Desirable Qualification

Experience in the field of analytical chemistry of plant secondary metabolites

Maximum Age

35 years

Monthly emoluments (Rs.)

Rs. 31,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIRUGC/ NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE
Rs.25,000/- + HRA

Terms & Conditions

Engagement will be initially for a period of one year, and may be extended or curtailed depending upon the project requirement, and desired level performance or conduct of the incumbent and availability of funds from funding agencies as the case may be.
The tenure of project staff shall be co-terminus with the project. However, under no circumstances the tenure would be allowed to exceed five-year duration. The performance of the project staff would be reviewed periodically so that any one not found up to the mark, could be terminated.
The position is only temporary and, therefore, will not confer any right on the incumbent to any claim, implicit or explicit on any post in CSIR-CIMAP.
The upper age limit as on date of Walk-in-Interview, is relaxable as per the Government of India Rules
On completion of the tenure in one project, in case, one wants to apply for engagement in another project, he/she will have to go through the process of selection by submitting a fresh application under the new project. Engagement of the Project Staff under the new project would be made only after submission of resignation and “No Dues Certificate” in the previous project.
The project staff shall be permitted to avail leave as per rules.
Experience, where required, will be counted from acquiring minimum educational qualification
Final semester and result awaited candidates will not be allowed to appear for interview.

CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) is a premier multidisciplinary research institute of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR),India with its major focus on exploiting the potential of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) by cultivation, bioprospection, chemical characterization, extraction, and formulation of bioactive phytomolecules. With a strength of 100 scientists, 162 technical officers, 129 support staff and nearly 300 doctoral and post-doctoral scholars at its HQ in Lucknow and research centers at Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pantnagar, and Purara, CSIRCIMAP has played a key role in positioning India as a global leader in production of mints, vetiver and other aromatic grasses, and in ensuring indigenous production of artemisinin - a WHO approved anti-malarial. CSIR-CIMAP houses a National Gene Bank on MAPs, which is one of the three of its kind in India. CSIR-CIMAP has played a key role in successfully commercializing an ayurvedic herbs-based anti-diabetic formulation, which has now benefitted millions. The institute is presently accredited by ICS-UNIDO and Indian-Ocean Rim Association (IORA) as a focal point for research and training on Medicinal Plants among 21 participating member countries.