Job Description

Applications are invited for Project Associate -I (PA-I) to work in the research project entitled "Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage - Algae-based flue gas CO 2 sequestration with co-production of high-value bio-chemicals" for a duration of three years.


(A) No. of post for Project Associate I: (1 Post) (CSIR, New Delhi, Sponsored Project).


Position: Project Associate - I (1 Post)


Essential qualifications for Project Associate - I:


M.Sc in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Botany or B.Tech in Biotechnology or B.Tech in Chemical Engineering.


Monthly Emoluments for Project Associate - I:


• Rs. 31000/- + HRA to scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE OR (b) A selection process through National Level Examination conducted by Central Government Department and their Agencies and Institutions.
• Rs. 25000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.



Desirable: Candidates having research experience in the area of Microalgal Biotechnology or Valorisation of Microalgal Biomass and experience in the area of microbial fermentation would be preferred. The selected candidate will have to work on the project entitled "Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage - Algae-based flue gas CO2 sequestration with co-production of high-value bio-chemicals" for a period of three years. The candidate would be working in optimization of upstream process, purification of ?-linolenic acid, nutraceutical formulation, process development and demonstration of the above processes.


Job Requirement: Competency in downstream processing of bioactive compounds such as ?-linolenic acid, microalgal mass cultivation, optimization of upstream conditions for improving biomass yield, and process scale up would be preferred.


Age: (As on the last date of receipt of applications through e-mail, i.e. 23/07/2024), maximum 35 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per CSIR rules.


Duration: These positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The engagement of a project staff in different projects either in the CSIR-Central salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar or different lab/Instt. of CSIR taken together shall not exceed 5 years in any case. It would, therefore, not confer any right/claim implicit or explicit for any candidate for claiming extension or absorption in CSIR- CSMCRI, Bhavnagar.


Interested candidates are requested to send the application form along with necessary documents for scrutiny through e-mail to sourishb@csmcri.res.in. The last date of receipt of E-mail is 23/07/2024. Applications received by email will be scrutinized based on a certain criteria and only shortlisted candidates as are eligible as per the criteria will be asked to attend interview using online mode, i.e. MSTEAMS/GOOGLEMEET/SKYPE. The details of the interview will be sent to the shortlisted candidates by email.


The candidates are requested to send their CV with the following details: (1) Full name and postal address with e-mail address, contact no., MSTEAMS id etc., (2) Proof of date of birth, (3) Details of educational qualifications and experience (if any) together with the scanned copies of certificates/ testimonials.