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INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

An Autonomous Institute under Department of Science and Technology
Govt. of India
Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati-781035

(A) RECRUITMENT OF SCIENTISTS/FACULTY

Advt. No: 164 Date: 28/11/2018

Applications are invited for recruitment in the following positions of Scientists/Faculty at
Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) Garchuk, Guwahati (Assam).
Eligible and interested candidates may submit applications online in prescribed format for
consideration on or before 14th January, 2019.
1. Name of the post: Professor-II (Scientist-G/Equivalent) in Environmental Microbiology (One
position, Regular)
Pay: Pay level 14 as per 7th CPC or PB Rs. 37,400 – Rs. 67,000 GP- Rs 10,000 as per 6th CPC
Qualification and Experience:

Essential: Ph.D in Environmental microbiology/microbiology/agricultural microbiology/soil

microbiology or equivalent with consistently good academic record and specialization in
bioremediation/reclamation of polluted terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem, having at least 16 years of
experience in R&D in Govt. or private organization, high quality publication strictly on research area
mentioned above. If suitable candidate with the required qualification & experience for Professor II
position is not available, candidate with the above essential specialized qualification but with R&D
experience of 8-14 years will be considered for positions below Professor II i.e. Professor I or Scientist F
or Associate Professor II /Scientist E with relevant pay level.
Desirable: Knowledge on physiochemical characterization of polluted/degraded terrestrial and aquatic
ecosystem, molecular characterization, microbial diversity for comparison of ecosystem health. Large
scale remediation of polluted ecosystems such as oil polluted fields, chemicals/pesticides polluted soil
and wetlands; Knowledge of microbial ecology, statistical methods for ecological studies. Strong
leadership and ability for guiding and supervising a team of research workers for the specified field is
desirable. It is also desirable that the candidate will (1) possess very good academic record including
1stClass in M.Sc. with proven record of publication in high impact factor journal (2) be able to establish
linkage with scientists/researchers of the other programmes (please see IASST’s website) to incorporate
interdisciplinary components as the new knowledge keeps evolving. (3) be able to interact effectively
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with industries such as coal mining, oil mining and agriculture, horticulture, forestry departments dealing
with ecosystem pollution/degradation problem.
Age: Age limit below 55 years on the last date of submission of application. Age bar relaxable as per
Government Rules.
2. Name of the post: Associate Professor-II (Scientist E/Equivalent) in Biodiversity and Eco-
system research programme/Wetland Ecology (One position, Regular)
Pay: Pay level 13 as per 7th CPC or PB-4, Rs. 37,400 - Rs. 67,000. GP Rs. 8,700/- pm of 6th
CPC
Qualification and Experience:
Essential: Ph. D. in the area of Zoology/Fishery Science/Aquaculture/Wetland Ecology and
other areas of Biology with experience of work in the field of Bio-diversity and Eco-system
research with at least 8 (eight) years of postdoctoral research in reputed institution or in reputed
government or private organizations after Ph. D. in the relevant area with proven record of
guiding and supervising research students. In case candidates with 8 years experience are not
found, candidates with at least 3-4 years of post doctoral research experience may also be
considered for a lower level post.
Desirable: IASST’s biodiversity and ecosystem research programme has a strong component of
research and development on wetlands, indigenous fishes of wetland ecosystem and productivity
enhancement of these ecosystems. It is desirable that the scientist to be engaged in this research
possesses (1) very good academic record including first class in M.Sc. with proven record of
publication in high impact factor journals, (2) working knowledge of classical and modern
taxonomy and ecology, (3) capability of strengthening this programme through building a strong
interdisciplinary team which may be across the scientists of other research programmes with
expertise in molecular biology and microbial biotechnology.
Age: Age limit 50 years on the last date of submission of application. Age bar relaxable as per
Government Rules.
3. Name of the post: Associate Professor-II (Scientist E/Equivalent) in Sericulture/Seri-
biotechnology (One position, Regular)
Pay: Pay level 13 as per 7th CPC or PB-4. Rs. 37,400- Rs. 67,000. GP Rs. 8,700 pm of 6th
CPC.
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Qualification and Experience:

Essential: Ph. D. in Entomology/Life Sciences/Zoology/Sericulture with specialization in Insect
Molecular Biology and/or Insect Ecology with consistently good academic record and at least 8
(eight) years of postdoctoral research experience in reputed government or private organizations
after Ph. D. in the relevant area. Proven record of high quality independent research and
guiding/supervising research students in the area of the above specialization is required. In case
candidates with 8 years experience are not found, candidates with at least 3-4 years of post
doctoral research experience may also be considered for a lower level post.
Desirable: Research on Muga and Eri is an integral component of IASST’s Biodiversity and
Ecosystem Research programme. Candidates having experience in insect biodiversity,
conservation and insect molecular biology works are desirable. It is desirable that the candidate
possesses (1) very good academic record including first class in M.Sc with proven record of
publication in high impact factor journals, (2) good knowledge of molecular biology and
molecular taxonomy, pre and postharvest technology (silk worm rearing, silk processing and
characterization, silk worm host plant biology, (3) capable of building and guiding a team of
researchers for this research in IASST through interdisciplinary approach, (4) ability for
establishing linkage with researchers of other programmes with specialization on genomics,
proteomics and also with eminent scientists, technology developers in this field, and (5) required
skill to participate in societal programme in sericulture.
Age: Age limit is 50 years on the last date of submission of application. Age bar relaxable as per
Government Rules.
4. Name of the post: Associate Professor-I (Scientist D/Equivalent) in Medicinal Chemistry
(One position, Regular)
Pay: Pay level 12 of 7th CPC or PB-3. Rs. 15,600- Rs. 39,100. GP Rs. 7,600 pm of 6th CPC.
Qualification and Experience:

Essential: Ph.D in Medicinal chemistry/ Phytochemistry/organic chemistry, Natural product

chemistry/Medicinal Natural Product Chemistry/Drug discovery or equivalent with consistently good
academic record and specialization in Medicinal chemistry/Natural Product chemistry/drug discovery
etc. having at least 8 (eight) years research experience as PDF or in scientific positions either in Govt. or
private organization, high quality publication strictly on research area mentioned above. If suitable
candidate with the required qualification & experience for is not available, candidate possessing the
above essential specialized qualification but with R&D experience of at least 4 years may be considered
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for lower level position.

Desirable: Knowledge on synthesis and structure elucidation of bioactive molecules of
medicinal plant and animal origin, drug design and development, experience of working with
state of art equipments on medicinal chemistry/Natural Product chemistry/Phytochemistry/Drug
discovery and should be capable of taking leadership and guiding and supervising a team of
research workers within the traditional knowledge based drug discovery programme. Concept on
in vitro and cell based assay and animal experimentation is also desirable. It is desirable that the
candidate will (1) possess very good academic record including 1st Class in M.Sc. with proven
record of publication in high impact factor journal (2) be able to establish linkage with
scientists/researchers of the other programmes (please see IASST’s website) to incorporate
interdisciplinary components as the new knowledge keeps evolving. (3) be able to interact
effectively with clinicians and also with pharma company/enterprise for pre-clinical and clinical
trials of effective formulations/drugs/characterized bioactive principles.
Age: Age limit is 50 years on last date prescribed for application submission. Relaxable for
SC/ST/Woman candidates as per Govt. rule.
5. Name of the post: Assistant Professor-II (Scientist C/Equivalent) in Advanced Material
Science (One position, Regular)
Pay: Pay level 11 of 7th CPC or PB-3. Rs. 15,600- Rs. 39,100. GP Rs. 6,600 pm of 6th CPC.
Qualification and Experience:
Essential: Ph.D in Physics with consistently good academic records and proven record of high
quality research throughout the career with good publications. The candidate should have at least
4 (four) years of post-doctoral research experience in reputed Govt. or private research
institution/organization in the area of photocatalytic semiconductor nanomaterials, plasmonic
nanomaterials for solving energy and environmental issues.
Desirable: A group of researchers in IASST are working on different areas of nanoscience and
nanotechnology. It is desirable that the candidate possess (1) proven record of publication in
quality journals, (2) knowledge and experience of working on the related areas of plasmonics as
mentioned, and (3) experience of supervising research works of students. The candidate is
expected to establish linkage with scientists/researchers of other programmes to work on
interdisciplinary research such as plasmonic materials in biomedical field, sensors etc.
Age: Age limit 40 years on the last date of submission of application in IASST. Relaxable for
SC/ST/Women candidates as per Govt. Rule.
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6. Name of the post: Assistant Professor-II (Scientist C/Equivalent) in Plant Taxonomy

(One position, Regular).
Pay: Pay level 11 of 7th CPC or PB-3. Rs. 15,600- Rs. 39,100. GP Rs. 6,600 pm of 6th CPC.
Qualification and Experience:
Essential: Ph. D in Botany (specialization in Plant Taxonomy) with consistently good academic
record having at least 4 (four) years of post-doctoral research experience in the relevant fields
i.e., classical/molecular plant taxonomy in reputed Govt. or private R&D
institution/organization. Proven record of high quality independent research (impact factor
publications). Experience of supervising research work of students and field based taxonomic
work.
Desirable: IASST is carrying out research in the field of traditional knowledge based drug
development. This programme also involves quality control of herbal medicine/formulations and
detection of identity of the plant component either as a life source in field of the specific plant or
as a powder component in herbal mixture is very important. It is desirable that a candidate
fulfilling the essential qualifications is also well verse in carrying out analysis of plant powder
composition. The candidate should also possess first class M.Sc in Botany with plant taxonomy
as the field of specialization and experience in (1) Medicinal herbs identification, (2) Medicinal
plant herbarium preparation and maintenance, (3) Modern method of plant identification, and (4)
the candidate is expected to explore possibility of developing projects with scientists of other
programmes particularly traditional knowledge based drug discovery of the Institute.
Age: Age limit 40 years on the last date of submission of application in IASST. Relaxable for
SC/ST/Women candidates as per Govt. Rule.
7. Name of the post: Assistant Professor-II (Scientist C/Equivalent) in Applied
Mathematics/Mathematical Physics (One position, Contractual, likely to be regular
depending upon performance)
Pay: Fixed emolument of Rs. 71,000/- pm.
Qualification and Experience:
Essential: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics/Statistics with consistently good academic record and
knowledge of data analysis, modeling & optimization, computer programming & visualization or
equivalent having at least 4 (four) years of desirable post doctoral research experience.
Desirable: Knowledge of Numerical methods, Statistical modeling and analysis, Multivariate
analysis and should be capable of guiding and supervising research programmes of the division
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in specified areas. Candidate should have a thorough knowledge on dynamical system, should
have experience in making and solving mathematical models using differential equations, should
know numerical simulations using computational applications like MATLAB, MAPLE or
MATHEMATICA.
Age: Age limit 40 years on the last date of submission of application in IASST. Age bar
relaxable as per Government Rules.
8. Name of the post: Assistant Professor-II (Scientist C/Equivalent) in Biophysics (One
position, Contractual, likely to be regular depending upon performance)
Pay: Fixed emolument of Rs. 71,000/- pm.
Qualification requirements and Experience:
Essential: Masters in any branch of Science/Technology/Engineering. Ph. D and at least 4 (four)
years of post-doctoral research experience, with quality publications or patents, in areas of
Structural Biology/Radiation Biology/Protein structure and dynamics/related areas of
Biophysics.
Desirable: Research exposure in Cell Biology, Proteomics and other related areas will be given
preference.
Age: Age limit 40 years on the last date of submission of application in IASST. Age bar
relaxable as per Government Rules.
Letters of Recommendations: Applications for all the above posts must be supported by three
letters of recommendation to be submitted confidentially to the Director of the Institute.
Impact factor of published research paper: Impact factor of the research papers given by
Clarivate Analytics (Thomson- Reuters) will only be considered for publication made in the
journal during the year in which the paper was published and not the current impact factor of
the journal for calculation of scores.
Important Notes:
1. The candidates must carefully study the format of the application and instructions given,
fill it up very meticulously furnishing all the required information correctly as sought for
in order to avoid rejection of the application.
2. Declaration by the candidate has to be made that if their employer does not provide “No
Objection certificate” the candidate will resign from his present post/service if selected.
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3. The candidate has to furnish the name of his/her spouse along with the information
whether he/she is employed along with the name of the organization and place of service
of the spouse.
4. Only short listed candidates will be informed individually for appearing in interview. No
uploading of interview notification will be made in website.
5. The IASST authority reserves the right to relax any of the above conditions on
recommendation by the panel of experts to be constituted for selection of the post.
6. In case candidate with required experience is not found in positions at Sl. No. 1, 2, 3 and
4 above, candidates may also be considered for a lower level post.
7. Only selected candidate will be communicated the result after the interview and results
will not be uploaded in the website.
8. The IASST reserves the right to defer or decide against filling up of any one or more of
the aforesaid position(s) without assigning any reason thereof.
INSTRUCTION TO BE FOLLOWED WHILE SUBMITTING APPLICATION:

Eligible candidates may visit IASST website (www.iasst.gov.in) and submit their applications
online (Link: iasst.res.in) and also submit curriculum vitae (CV) through institute’s email (ID:
apprecpt@iasst.gov.in) on or before 14th January, 2019.
The candidates may note that the Selection Process and Procedure of Interview for various
positions of Scientists/Faculty in IASST as given below:
The contact details of the institute are as follows:
Address: The Registrar,
Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST),
Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati – 781035, Assam.
Website: www.iasst.gov.in
Online application link: iasst.res.in
Email ID: apprecpt@iasst.gov.in
Selection Process and Procedure of Interview for various positions of Scientists in IASST
Stage I: Submission of Application and Note by the candidate.
1. Application may be submitted online in specified format of the institute.
2. CV of the candidate may also be submitted by email to Institute mail ID:
apprecpt@iasst.gov.in
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3. If employed, the candidate has to upload/submit proper and valid ‘No Objection
Certificate’ obtained from the employer or self declaration as specified earlier before the
date of interview.
4. Scan copies of all self-attested testimonials pertaining to degree/diploma, age, reservation
category authentication certificates, proof of research and academic experience and other
documents may be uploaded/submitted along with the application on or before the last
date of submission.
5. The application besides other documents mentioned above must accompany the
followings:
(a) A summary note (maximum 1000 words) on the research work published by the
candidate in the relevant fields after completion of Ph.D. The candidate should
highlight the major works done, output and achievements from these works for the
said period in terms of completed projects, paper published, IPR/Patents obtained,
technology generated/commercialized, contribution made towards physical and
infrastructure development, programme/project framing and fund mobilization,
participation in research and teaching activities and linkages etc.
(b)A research programme and work plan on the area (in not more than two pages) the
candidate will like to pursue being in the position. The candidate is advised to go
through the website of IASST for information on the research programmes of the
Institute. The information may include new, innovative and original research
project/ideas/thrust areas of work he/she proposes to introduce/conduct, facilities
proposed to be developed, linkages and collaboration proposed with other research
units and departments of IASST as well as the expected outcome from these
approaches. The plan should be innovative and comprise of new ideas and feasible
within the available resources and strength of the institute with realistic targets
achievable within a period of five years or so. While formulating the plan, the past
and present achievements, development and outcome of the institute may be
reviewed and critical gap identified. The institute’s website (www.iasst.gov.in),
annual reports etc. may be consulted for developing the plan. The candidate is free
to visit the institute (IASST) for a day or two for the purpose on his own expense
with prior information and permission of the Director, if so desired.
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(c) In case online access is not available due to some unforeseen reason, the candidates
may submit hard copy of their application and other documents to the Registrar at
the address given above.
Stage II: Interview
1. Short listed candidates will be called for interview in due course of time to be held in
the institute.
2. TA/DA will be provided to the short listed candidates called for the interview within
India by shortest railway route in II tier AC for the positions of Associate Professor I
and above, and III tier-AC for the position of Assistant Professors or actual bus fare on
submission of ticket/receipt.
3. Arrangement for guest house/hostel accommodation for a day or so can be made
subject to availability of rooms during that period of interview on payment of rent as
per norms of the institute. The other terms and conditions will be applicable as per
Institute rules.
4. The interview/interaction will be held in two phases. On the first day/phase the
candidate has to deliver a presentation of not more than 15-20 minutes on his/her past
works and achievements and future plans described in the note submitted by the
candidate with his/her application. Arrangements for PPT presentation will be
available.
5. During first day of interaction a staff/research scholar of IASST will be attached with
the individual candidate to acquaint with the institute and arrange audiovisual facility
for presentation to be made in front of the interaction/interview committee of first
phase.
6. Based on the first day interaction, all the candidates will be placed in order of merit
solely on the presentation, and interaction will continue on the second day/phase with a
panel of experts on broad range.
Stage III: Joining report
1. The selected candidate will be informed giving a specified period of time for his/her
joining the post in the institute. He/she has to inform his/her acceptance or otherwise
immediately for taking necessary action from the institute.
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2. The candidate has to submit Medical certificate, vigilance clearance certificate

indicating the details of imposition of major/minor penalties, if any, during the past
service period in other organization before consideration of his/her joining, if selected.

(A) RECRUITMENT OF RESEARCH SCIENTISTS

Positions under DBT sponsored project entitled “Quality Control & Quality Assurance
laboratory facility for the phytopharmaceutical mission for North East India”

Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) is looking for suitable
candidates for the DBT sponsored project entitled “Quality Control & Quality Assurance laboratory
facility for the phytopharmaceutical mission for North East India” to be implemented in the institute.
The project activities are all-inclusive analysis of quality of herbal products/medicine and
certification. Applications are invited for three positions of Research Scientists as below:

1. Name of Post: Research Scientist (One position) in the area of

Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology.
Pay: Rs. 40,000 + 20% HRA per month.
Educational Qualification and Experience: M.Sc and Ph.D in
Microbiology/biochemistry/Biotechnology with consistently good academic record, capable of
carrying out research on analysis of microbial contamination in herbal products, classical &
molecular method of microbial indentification and all common technology followed in
microbiology laboratory.

2. Name of Post: Research Scientist (One position) in Plant classical taxonomy/plant molecular
taxonomy.
Pay: Rs. 40,000 + 20% HRA per month
Educational Qualification and Experience: M.Sc and Ph.D. in Plant classical taxonomy/plant
molecular taxonomy with consistently good academic record capable of identification and
taxonomic classification of medicinal herbs/shrubs/plants. The candidate is also expected to
possess experience of molecular marker based identification of plants.
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3. Name of Post: Research Scientist (One position) in Pharmacology/Natural product

chemistry/medicinal chemistry/organic chemistry/analytical chemistry.
Pay: Rs. 40,000 + 20% HRA per month.
Educational Qualification and Experience: M.Sc and Ph.D. in Pharmacology/Natural product
chemistry/medicinal chemistry/organic chemistry/analytical chemistry with consistently good
academic record capable of carrying out research and analysis of herbal plants and formulation
for bio-active principles, marker compounds and animal experiments.

Desirable qualification (for all the 3 positions): At least one year of PDF experience is desirable
in the area mentioned above for each position. The candidates are expected to have ability to set
up, run and maintain laboratory equipments for all different areas of extraction of quality of herbal
extract/medicines. In post no. 2 (Plant taxonomy), the candidate are expected to possess
knowledge on cultivation of medicinal herbs.

Age: Upper age limit of 40 years on the last date of receipt of application. It is relaxable for SC/
ST/ Woman candidate as per Govt. rule.

How to apply: Eligible candidates may visit IASST website (www.iasst.gov.in) and submit their
applications online (Link: iasst.res.in) and also submit curriculum vitae (CV) through institute’s
email (ID: apprecpt@iasst.gov.in) on or before 31st December, 2018. Only short listed candidates
will be called for the interview. The candidate should bring their original mark-sheets, certificates
and other credential at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be provided to the candidate for
appearing the interview.
The contact details of the institute are as follows:

Address: The Registrar,

Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST),
Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati – 781035, Assam.
Website: www.iasst.gov.in
Online application link: iasst.res.in
Email ID: apprecpt@iasst.gov.in
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Important Note: All the three posts are purely temporary and coterminous with the project. The
recruitment will be initially for a period of one year which may be extended periodically subject to
satisfactory performance.

Registrar, IASST