APPLY FOR THE POST OF Project Assistant , INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PUNE ,PUNE - 411 008

NDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PUNE

(An autonomous Institution of Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India)

Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune - 411 008

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country.

Post –  Project Assistant

 Name of the project-- Centre of Excellence in Epigenetics

Funding Agency-- Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi

Project code-- 30816267

Minimum qualifications and experience-- Bachelors degree; Minimum 2 years experience in administration work in scientific environment, proficient in editing and database programs such as Microsoft Excel and word processing on computers and online.

Preference --Experience with any of the following: knowledge of scientific funding mechanisms, grants management, documentation, accounting, purchase related procedures. The incumbent should be prepared to travel between the collaborators’ labs to coordinate the projects.

Fellowship-- Rs. 16,000/- per month + 30% HRA

No. of post –One

Tenure-- Initially for a period of one year which may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.

Age-- Not more than 28 years as on closing date of advertisement

Last date--February 03, 2017

How to Apply : Applicants should send the application by email addressed to bio_app@iiserpune.ac.in attaching duly filled Application_Form.doc (convert to PDF Format) available on the website below this advertisement on or before the last date February 03, 2017. Please mention name of the Post and Project Code in the subject line.

The list of the shortlisted candidates for interviews with details of date, time and venue will be put up on the Institute website on February 10, 2017 below this advertisement and candidates will be informed by email only. The interviews will be conducted on 21st and 22nd February 2017.

The print out of the prescribed application form sent to us by email signed and dated by the applicant along with recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, caste, experience etc. will be collected at the time of interview. Applicant has to bring all the original certificates at the time of interview for the purpose of verification, along with one set of self attested photocopies.

General Information / details about the post--

1. Appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the research project.

2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency or in IISER Pune.

3. Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularly applicable to the said project

4. The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.

5. The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Where number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Investigator may restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.

6. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.

7. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.

8. Reservation as per Govt. of India norms will be followed.

9. No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.

10. Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.