DBT-IOC Centre For Advanced Bio-Energy Research: General Instructions
DBT-IOC Centre For Advanced Bio-Energy Research: General Instructions
DBT-IOC Centre For Advanced Bio-Energy Research: General Instructions
DBT IOC Centre is a collaborative venture of Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Indian Oil
Corporation Limited (IOC) and located at IndianOil-R&D Centre in Faridabad. The main focus of
the centre is on advance research in frontiers areas like Lignocellulosic ethanol, Algal biofuels,
Gas fermentation and Bio-hydrogen. Applications are invited for purely tenure track positions
for 1 to 2 years. This Centre offers excellent research facilities and a stimulation environment.
Scientific Officer (SO) ( 1 no.):
Qualification: Ph.D in Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology.
Experience: Minimum 2 years in relevant areas such as Fermentation/Bioprocess
development/ Molecular Biology/ Algal Biotechnology.
Maximum age: 36 years. Approx. Annual salary- Rs 8 lakhs
Scientific Officer (SO) ( 1 no.):
Qualification: Ph.D in Analytical/ Industrial chemistry,
Experience: Minimum 2 years in relevant areas of Analytical/ Industrial chemistry.
Maximum age: 36 years, Approx. Annual salary- Rs 8 lakhs
Research Associate (RA) (1 no):
Qualification: Ph.D in Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology.
Maximum age: 32 years, Annual salary- Rs 3.74 lakhs
Project Associate ( 2 no.):
Qualification: M.Tech (Biotechnology). Maximum age: 27 years. Annual salary- Rs 2.4 lakhs
Project Assistant ( 2 no.):
Qualification: M.Sc in Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology. Maximum age: 27 years,
Annual salary- Rs 1.8 lakhs
General Instructions:
Applicants with relevant experience/background only need to apply. Maximum age relaxation
of 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
All positions are purely on temporary basis and on tenure of 1 to 2 years. May be
extended as per need.
Qualification should have been obtained only through regular course (not through distance
mode or part time) and from recognized university/institute. Candidates with
awarded/provisional degree up to date of Advertisement will only be considered.
Candidates for Project Associates should have the qualification of B.Tech
(Biotechnology) followed by M.Tech ( Biotechnology)
All applicants should fill up the form which is attached below.
Cut off date for age eligibility shall be 30.06.2014.
Applicants must have good academic record with more than 60% marks in qualifying degree
(Graduation/PG Degree). Applicants having published work in national/international journals of
repute should submit details with application. Applicant who does not describe the details
of relevant research experience in Column 11 of Application will be not considered. ( For
Scientific Officers only)
The period of experience for the above posts shall be reckoned as on date of advertisement
Mode of selection is Interview.
Outstation applicants called for interview will be reimbursed Second AC Rail fare or actual Bus
fare by the shortest route, provided the distance travelled is not less than 200 km & on
production of actual rail/Bus ticket from mailing address/place of present posting.
DBT-IOC centre is not liable to invite all eligible candidates for interview. Decision of
DBT-IOC centre shall be final in this regard.
Candidates should bring their self attested copies of relevant documents in support of age,
qualifications (Mark sheet/degrees), and experience during the time of interview.
Candidates not fulfilling the eligibility criteria or those whose application forms are received
after the last date of receipt shall not be considered and treated as Rejected.
The decision of the DBT-IOC Centre management in all matters relating to eligibility,
acceptance or rejection of the application, mode of selection will be final and Management will
not entertain any enquiry or correspondence in this regard.
DBT- IOC centre reserves the right to cancel or increase any vacancies without assigning any
reason thereof. Candidate who wishes to apply for more than one post need to apply
separately.
Canvassing of any kind shall disqualify the candidate.
Candidates from SC/ST/OBC, who meet the criteria, shall be given preference.
Application in prescribe format ( attached below) should reach by email to Dr. A.S. Mathur,
Research Manager, DBT-IOC Centre, Indian Oil Corporation, R & D Sector-13, Faridabad-
121007, Haryana, India before 10
th
July 2014. Overseas candidates may send their
application by e-mail at mathuras@indianoil.in
The interviews are likely to be held in third or fourth week of July 2014. Exact date of
interview shall be informed only to the eligible candidates at the email id mentioned in
the application. Communication to eligible candidates will be by email only.