RESEARCH INTERN(Bioinformatics) AWARDS @ NISCAIR

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Applications are invited for 16 Research Intern Awards from Indian nationals, who are creative and have passion and desire to pursue S&T as a career. CSIR Diamond Jubilee Research Intern Awards scheme is meant to be a preparatory phase for young interns imbibing the spirit of enquiry and learning the tools and techniques of research through participation and doing. The scheme thus seeks for young interns to gain from the knowledge and experience of accomplished scientists by working with them and to take up S&T as a career.

About NISCAIR:

  • National Institute of Science Communication And Information Resource (NISCAIR) is devoted to science communication and dissemination and S&T information. Broadly the core activity of NISCAIR is to collect/ store, publish and disseminate S&T information which benefits different segments of society. The Institute offers wide range of information services ranging from literature search to production and printing of S&T publications. The Institute has strong Human Resource Development Programme for training personnel in library & information science, documentation, science communication, IPR and herbarium techniques. NISCAIR also undertakes projects on turnkey basis for other organizations.

Eligibility:

  • Only the Candidates whose final results have been declared, as on date of interview may apply
Post
Code
Qualification DIV./JOU./
PRO.
No. of
positions
Date of
Interview
2 First class M.Sc. Chemistry (preferably Organic Chemistry)/Bioinformatics OR
equivalent GPA
LRF- Proj.
(TKJ)
01 20th November 2014
5 First class B. Tech./ M. Sc. Or equivalent GPA in Botany/ Life Science.
Desirable: Flair for translation from Hindi to English and vice versa,
proficiency in reading and writing Hindi Language
BKS,CSIR-Samachar 01 20th November 2014
6 First Class M.Sc. OR Equivalent GPA in Botany/ Life Science.
Desirable: 1.Specialization in Ethnobotany or Ethnobotany's one
subject/ paper at PG level.
2. Working knowledge of editing on computer.
IJTK 01 20th November 2014
8 First Class M. Sc. in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Life Science OR
equivalent GPA
IJBB 01 20th November 2014
9** First Class M. Sc. OR Equivalent GPA in Life Science/ Bioscience IJEB 01 20th November 2014
* The total number is tentative and may vary as per subsequent requirements.
The applicant should be well conversant with the use of Computers/ must possess writing skills in their specific areas of specialization/ able to conduct search through internet/ able to do routine correspondence/ management of library activities/ editing / compilation/ data management/ experience in data entry pertaining to NISCAIR activities.
  • Age Limit : Not more than 25 yrs. as on the date of interview which is relaxable up to 5 years in case of SC/ ST/OBC/ Physically Handicapped and female candidates.
  • Stipend: Rs.15000/- per month consolidated. No other allowance is admissible.
  • Leave: The interns shall be entitled 30 days leave in a year and shall avail leave with the permission of the competent authority (i.e. 2.5 day leave after completion of each month)
  • Tenure: Maximum period of 02 yrs not extendable under any circumstances and subject to satisfactory performance to be evaluated every 06 months. The interns shall have no claim for further extension, absorption or regularization in CSIR after the expiry / termination of the internship.
  • Mode of Selection: Candidates must report at the NISCAIR reception desk at 9.00 A.M. (Candidates will not be entertained after 9.30 A.M.). The selection of the RIs would be based on (a) academic records, and/ or (b) performance in the test and (c) interview. In case the number of candidates is large the Selection Committee may adopt higher cut offpercentage of academic records, as a measure to short list candidates for interview.

How to Apply :

The prescribed application form can be downloaded from NISCAIR website and duly filled in forms may be submitted at the time of interview. The application forms should be accompanied by attested photograph and copies of testimonials/ certificates in support of age, educational qualifications, experience and caste / tribe etc. mentioned in the application. The applicant must also bring all original certificates/ testimonials at the time of test/ interview for verification.
  • ** For Post Code-11 candidates may possess any of the specialization- " Agriculture including interdisciplinary fields suchas Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology and allied fields, Genetics and allied fields, Physiology, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Toxicology, Neuroscience, Bioengineering, Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, Pharmacology or B. Tech in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Agriculture Or BS-MS (integrated) in Biological Sciences

Venue for Walk-in-Interview(20th November 2014)

NISCAIR, Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg,
Near Rajendra Nagar Metro Station,
Pusa Gate, New Delhi – 110012

Application form

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Applications are invited for 16 Research Intern Awards from Indian nationals, who are creative and have passion and desire to pursue S&T as a career.