Scientific Assistant Position at Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai

November 4, 2020

Designation/Position- Scientific Assistant Position

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai, India invites application for Scientific Assistant Position from eligible and interested candidates

About- The HBCSE was founded in July 1974 as a constituent unit of TIFR, under grants-in-aid received from the Sir Dorabjee Tata Trust. For the first seven years, the HBCSE was supported by the Trust; later, the Department of Atomic Energy undertook to support it as part of TIFR. HBCSE is now a National Centre under the School of Natural Sciences of TIFR, devoted to research and development in science and mathematics education. Scientific Assistant Position

Research/Job Area- Chemistry or allied areas

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Location- Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai

Eligibility/Qualification–

Qualification & Experience:

1) Full time Science Graduate (Chemistry or allied areas) with aggregate 60% marks from a recognised University/Institute

2) Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications.

3) 1 year experience (in Chemistry laboratories in educational institutions or R & D laboratories or in chemical industries).

Desirable:

Experience in chemistry experimental development or teaching/managing of chemistry laboratory courses, analysis of data and report writing, competency with common word processing, and data analysis software such as MS-Office, Libre-office, etc. Good proficiency in English language and writing skills in English and/or any other regional language.
MSc candidates in relevant subjects and experience will be preferred.
However, the candidate must meet the mandatory requirement under qualification and experience as per the recruitment norms.

Age: Maximum 28 years (Prescribed age should not exceed as on July 01, 2020).

Job/Position Description-

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The candidate will be involved with various chemistry education activities of the Centre viz Chemistry Olympiad, National Initiative in Undergraduate Science, Vigyan Pratibha, and teacher development programs of HBCSE.
The person is expected to travel to different parts of the country, especially for teacher development programs.
The person will be regularly involved with written/audio-visual content development related to experimental chemistry and chemistry education.
In addition, the candidate will provide organizational support for the various programs, including the management of day-to-day activities of the chemistry laboratory as per the needs of the programs.

One post (Unreserved); Pay Level 6;Pay Stage 1,

Total Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 54126/-; HQ: Mumbai.

A higher starting salary could be considered for deserving candidates. The candidates are liable to be transferred to other Centres/Field Stations of the Institute if required.
Appointment for the above post will be initially for a period of three years including a probation period of one year. Continuing appointments beyond the initial period of three years will be subject to the results of a comprehensive review and performance appraisal. After a successful review, the appointment is continued till the superannuation age, which is sixty years.
Selected candidates for the above post will be governed by the New Pension Scheme applicable to the Central Government Service [unless they are already governed by CCS (Pension) Rules 1972].
Post for General Category (Unreserved) – SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates can also apply.

How to Apply-

Applications from the candidates will be accepted ONLY ONLINE.

Candidates applying for above post and who are eligible for further age relaxation as per extant GOI rules are required to submit applications by POST, along with a copy of relevant certificate in support of age relaxation (for example ex-servicemen, persons with benchmark disabilities etc.).

[SC, ST and OBC candidates applying for unreserved post are not eligible for age relaxation and should apply online].

On-Line applications must be submitted by November 20, 2020 and applications by post must reached the Head Administration & Finance, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai – 400 088 by November 20, 2020.

Applicants who are required to send the applications by post must superscribe the post applied for, advertisement No. of the post on the envelope. The format of the application is as prescribed for on-line applications.

Note: The candidates are required to produce following original documents with copies at the time of recruitment process :

Printout of the online application form.
Identity Proof (Aadhar Card/Election Card/Pan Card/Passport/Driving License).
Date of Birth/Proof of age.
Educational Qualification (all mark sheets and certificates).
In case Universities/Board award letter grades/CGPA/OGPA, the same will have to be indicated as an equivalent percentage of marks as per the norms adopted by the University/Board. In the absence of the same, the candidature will not be considered (While submitting original documents for verification, the candidates will have to produce the norms of the University/Board for the conversion of grades/CGPA/OGPA to equivalent percentage of marks.
Experience Certificates/s.
Conduct certificates from two respectable persons.