CSIR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION RESOURCES
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
Dr. K. S. KRISHNAN MARG, PUSA CAMPUS, NEW DELHI -110 012
14, Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi – 110 067
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
Dr. K. S. KRISHNAN MARG, PUSA CAMPUS, NEW DELHI -110 012
14, Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi – 110 067
Advt No: 1/2/2012-R&A
Last Date of Submission: 10th April, 2012
National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), a constituent establishment of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, is a premier Institute in Science Communication promoting science to diverse constituents at all levels using the most appropriate technologies. It provides formal linkages of communication among the scientific community in the form of research journals in different areas of S&T, information on plant, animal and mineral wealth of the country; disseminate S&T information to general public including school students; harness IT applications in information management with particular reference to science communication and modernizing libraries; Act as facilitator in furthering economic, social, industrial, scientific and commercial development by providing timely access to relevant and accurate information; Develop HR in science communication, library, documentation and information science, and S&T information management systems and services, IPR, herbarium techniques, etc. The Institute also offers wide range of information products and services ranging from production of S&T publications, translation & interpretation of Scientific Documents from foreign languages to English. NISCAIR also undertakes projects in its area of activities.
Applications are invited from the eligible citizens of India for filling up the following positions at CSIR-NISCAIR, New Delhi. Applicants are requested to carefully go through the full text of the advertisement regarding qualifications, subjects, fields of specializations and job requirements, etc. prescribed for each position and then fill up the online application form carefully. In case online submission is not possible, hardcopy will also be considered.
Senior Scientist Pay Band PB-3 (Rs.15600-39100) [GP- Rs.7600/]
01 Botany/Life Sciences
OBC-1Essential : Ph.D. (Submitted) in Botany/Plant SciencesDesirable : (1) Working knowledge in (i) Indexing/classification/ abstracting;
(ii) S & T databases; (iii) Computer Applications; (2) Proficiency in EnglishJob Requirement Indexing, abstracting, classification and editing for abstracting journal and its publication; Writing review articles on Medicinal & Aromatic plants; Literature search; data processing and management.
02 Botany/Life Sciences
UR-1Essential : Ph.D. (Submitted) in Botany/Life sciences/Biochemistry/Plant sciences/ BiosciencesDesirable: (1) Specialization in plant physiology/plant bio-chemistry / ethnopharmacology; (2) Working knowledge in (i) Scientific & Technical writing with published papers in peer reviewed journals; editing research papers, monographs & reviews; (ii) Computer applications (2) Proficiency in EnglishJob Requirement Editorial office management, Maintaining and updating records, Selection of experts for Peer evaluation, basic formatting, editing, publishing of scientific journals, preparation of articles/digests, Indexing & abstracting
03 Botany/Life Sciences
ST-1Essential : Ph.D. (Submitted) in Botany/ Agricultural Sciences / Life sciences/ Environmental Sciences OR ME/M. Tech in the relevant area.Desirable : (1) Specialization in Ethnobotany/Anthropology; or Ethnobotany / Anthropology as one subject/course/paper in Post Graduation; (2) Working knowledge in (i) Scientific & Technical writing with published papers in peer reviewed journals; editing research papers, monographs & reviews; (ii) Computer applications (3) Proficiency in EnglishJob Requirement Editorial office management, Maintaining and updating records, Selection of experts for Peer evaluation, basic formatting, editing, publishing of scientific journals, preparation of articles/digests, Indexing & abstracting
04 Biotechnology
16 BotanyOBC-1Essential : Ph.D. (Submitted) in Biotechnology/Genetics/Life sciences/ Biosciences /Microbiology / Botany /Zoology OR ME/M. Tech in the relevant area.Desirable : (1) Specialization in Biotechnology/Genetics or Biotechnology/Genetics as one subject/course/paper in Post Graduation; (2)Job Requirement Working knowledge in (i) Scientific & Technical writing with published papers in peer reviewed journals; editing research papers, monographs & reviews; (ii) Computer applications (3) Proficiency in English Editorial office management, Maintaining and updating records, Selection of experts for Peer evaluation, basic formatting, editing, publishing of scientific journals, preparation of articles/digests, Indexing & abstracting
OBC-1
Essential: Ph.D. (Submitted) in Plant Taxonomy or Pharmacognosy).
Desirable : (1) Knowledge in identification of plants and crude drug samples; (2) Knowledge of plant taxonomy or pharmacognosy; (3)knowledge of ComputerJob Requirement Applications Collection, identification and preservation of raw material samples of economic plants, animals and mineral of India; Identification of crude drug samples; Imparting training in herbarium techniques.
How to Apply
To apply, the applicants must fill in the online application form available at NISCAIR website www.niscair.res.in Applications received electronically followed by hard copy attached with all relevant documents thereof, will be entertained. However, in case of nonavailability of online submission, application received in hardcopy only will also be accepted. Print out of duly filled online application form completed in all aspects and supported by attested copies of certificates in proof of educational qualifications, DOB, caste, experience, passport size photograph, etc. along with an application fee (Except SC, ST, PWD, female and regular employees of CSIR) of Rs.100/- (Rupees One hundred only) in the form of crossed Demand Draft/IPO valid for at least 6 months in favour of "The Director, NISCAIR, payable at New Delhi should be sent in sealed cover superscribed with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SCIENTIST (Post code and category)” to The Controller of Administration, National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), Pusa Campus, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012, so as to reach on or before :10.04.2012.
5 Mode of Selection:
a) The prescribed essential qualifications are a bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle a candidate to be called for test/interview. The duly constituted Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria like test, etc., if required, for short-listing the candidates to be called for interview. Only those candidates, who are in the opinion of the Institute, suit the Institutional requirements will be called for test/interview. The candidate should, therefore, mention in the application all the possessed qualifications and experience in the relevant area over and above the minimum prescribed qualification supported with documents.
b) Candidate should ensure that he/she possesses educational qualification/experience in the relevant area as required in the category/post, for which he/she is applying, on the last date of receipt of application.
c) The period of experience in the requisite discipline/area of work wherever prescribed shall be counted w.e.f. the date of acquiring the prescribed minimum educational qualifications required for that post.
b) Candidate should ensure that he/she possesses educational qualification/experience in the relevant area as required in the category/post, for which he/she is applying, on the last date of receipt of application.
c) The period of experience in the requisite discipline/area of work wherever prescribed shall be counted w.e.f. the date of acquiring the prescribed minimum educational qualifications required for that post.
