Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical), SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, India

July 15, 2024

Designation/Position- Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical)

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India invites applications for Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) from eligible and interested candidates

About-

Research/Job Area- Microbiology / Biotechnology

Location- Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

Category	Details
Qualification (Essential)	(i) First Class Post Graduate Degree, including integrated PG Degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology OR (ii) Second Class Post Graduate Degree, including integrated PG degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology with Ph.D.
Qualification (Desirable)	Knowledge in computer applications
Experience (Desirable)	Experience in Microbiological techniques like microbial culture, maintenance, media preparation, antimicrobial assays, molecular biology techniques, etc. Exposure to quality system in Microbiology

Age Limit as on 01.07.2024

35 years

Job/Position Description-

For ICMR funded Project entitled “Design and development of Potential Superhydrophobic Biomaterial to Minimize Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections; the proof of concept” P.8258

Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical)

Job Description

To evaluate microbial adhesion, biofilm formation of urinary pathogens in modified catheters and molecular biology of microbial cell-material interaction.

Monthly Emoluments

Rs. 56,000/- + 18% HRA

No. of Vacancies

Existing — 1 (ST) (In the absence of eligible ST candidates, SC candidates will be considered, further in absence of eligible SC candidates, UR will be considered.)

Duration

Initially for a period of 1 year, likely to be extended up to 3 years.

Last Date for Applying ONLINE

19.07.2024 5.00 pm

How to Apply-

Eligible candidates are required to apply ONLINE through Institute website (Link given below) and upload scanned copy of certificates to prove age, qualifications, experience and a valid caste certificate (for ST/SC candidates) in the prescribed format applicable for employment in Central Govt. Institutions issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of a Tahsildhar.

The applications will be screened and eligible candidates will be called for an Interview to be conducted at the Biomedical Technology Wing of the Institute at Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram — 695 012. Intimation regarding the schedule of interview will be send to their email id provided in the ONLINE application form. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Experience wherever prescribed means experience gained AFTER acquiring the prescribed essential qualification.

Note : Depending on the number of candidates, a written test of a qualifying nature will be conducted for initial screening and only qualified candidates will be called for interview. Marks obtained in the written test, if conducted, will not be counted for final ranking.