Faculty Position in Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology
Designation/Position-Scientists/Faculty Position
Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, India invites application for Scientists/Faculty position from eligible and interested candidates
About- Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) is a premier scientific research organization in the north-east region, conceived and nurtured by the Assam Science Society in its initial years and was inaugurated by Nobel Laureate Dorothy C. Hodgkin on 3rd November 1979. Subsequently, it was supported by the state govt. as its only autonomous R&D institute till March 2009. The institute was taken over in March, 2009 by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt of India as one of its autonomous R&D institute.
Research/Job Area- Pharmacology or any branch of Life Science
Location- Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati (Assam)
Eligibility/Qualification–
Essential qualification:
Master’s degree in Pharmacology with first class or equivalent (in terms of Grades or marks) at the preceding degree and excellent academic record throughout as evidenced by patents and/or publications in peer reviewed journals. Candidates should have done Ph.D. in Pharmacology.
Or
Master’s and Ph.D degree in any branch of Life Science with first class or equivalent (in terms of Grades or marks) at the preceding degree and excellent academic record throughout as evidenced by patents and/or publications in peer reviewed journals.
Experience:
A minimum of 8 years post-PhD teaching/research/professional experience in any other Indian/Foreign Institutions/Universities of comparable standard. Evidence of leadership and proven record of having sponsored research projects, guiding PhD students, teamwork, and participation in professional societies activities.
Desirable:
For candidates from Pharmacology background, having experience in laboratory animal handling and experience of working in GLP certified/compliant laboratory. For other candidates, having experience in any thrust areas of research being carried out in the Life Sciences Division of IASST.
Age as prescribed shall be as on the ‘closing date for receiving application’. Age relaxation for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/other categories as per Government of India rules/orders on the subject.
Job Description-
INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, An Autonomous Institute under Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, invites applications from well qualified Indian nationals (including Persons of Indian Origins (PIOs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) for Faculty positions at the level of Associate Professor in the Life Sciences Division of the Institute.
A non-refundable application fee of Rs 1000/- for unreserved candidate; however, no fee will be required for reserved candidates.
How to Apply-
- Letters of Recommendations: Applications for all the above posts must be supported by three letters of recommendation, one preferably from the Ph.D. supervisor, to be submitted confidentially to the Director of the Institute (dir.iasst@nic.in).
- A summary note (maximum 1000 words) on the research work published by the candidate in the relevant fields after completion of the Ph.D. The candidate should highlight the significant works done, output, and achievements from these works for the said period in terms of completed projects, papers published, IPR/Patents obtained, technology generated/commercialized, the contribution made towards infrastructure development, programme/project framing, and fund mobilization, participation in research and teaching activities and linkages, etc.
- A research programme and work plan on the area (maximum 2000 words) the candidate will like to pursue being in the position. The information may include new, innovative and original research project/ideas/thrust areas of work he/she proposes to introduce/conduct, and facilities proposed to be developed, linkages and collaboration proposed with other research units and departments of IASST as well as the expected outcome from these approaches. While formulating the plan, the Institute’s past and present achievements, development, and outcome may be reviewed and critical gaps identified. The Institute’s website (www.iasst.gov.in), annual reports, etc. may be consulted for developing the plan.
