About Institute
The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) with its headquarters at Dona Paula, Goa, and regional centres at Kochi, Mumbai and Visakhapatnam, is one of the 37 constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi.
CSIR-NIO was established on 1 January 1966 following the International Indian Ocean Expedition (IIOE) in the 1960s. The institute has since grown into a multi-disciplinary oceanographic research institute of international repute. The principal focus of research has been on observing and understanding special oceanographic characteristics of the Indian Ocean. The results have been reported in more than 5000 research articles so far. The institute has a sanctioned strength of 200 scientists and 100 technical support staff. The major research areas include the four traditional branches of oceanography - biological, chemical, geological/geophysical, and physical – as well as ocean engineering, marine instrumentation and marine archaeology.
The institute has numerous state-of-the-art laboratories at its headquarters in Goa as well as the regional centres. It also operates two research vessels RV Sindhu Sankalp (56 m) and RV Sindhu Sadhana (80 m) that are equipped for multidisciplinary oceanographic observations. The institute has a library with 15,000 books and 20,000 back volumes of research journals, making it the best collection of printed literature on ocean sciences in the country. In addition to basic research, the institute also carries out applied research sponsored by the industry. These studies include oceanographic data collection, environmental impact assessment, and modelling to predict environmental impact. The institute also provides consultancy on a number of issues including marine environmental protection and coastal zone regulations.
With the largest collection of ocean scientists in the country, and equipped with suitable ocean research infrastructure, CSIR-NIO serves as an advanced centre of education in ocean sciences. It has a School of Oceanography under the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR). In addition, it is a recognized centre for doctoral research by a large number of universities. There are at present over 100 Junior/Senior Research Fellows (qualified through CSIR/UGC eligibility criterion) pursuing their doctoral studies in the institute. In addition, about 300 undergraduate and postgraduate students pursue their project research at this institute every year.
Vacancy no: PSC0105/1552-16
Name of the Position: Project Assistant-II
Number of positions: 2
Project Title: Ocean Science Towards Forecasting Indian Marine Living Resource Potential (Ocean Finder)
Code:-- PSC0105
Position required to be filled for period of months: 11
Essential Qualifications: MSc Marine Science / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology
Desirable: Candidates with experience in carrying out biological sampling, analyses, knowledge of computer for data processing and having capacity to undertake field work independently
Job requirement: Selected candidate will have to assist scientists in the day to day work in laboratory, in addition to local field work and cruise onboard research ships
Maximum age as on date of interview: 28
Consolidated Stipend per month: Rs. 16000
Posting at: Goa
How To Apply:
Candidates satisfying requirements may attend the walk-in-interview on indicated date along with their bio-data, attested copies of certificates & marklists in proof of qualification (SSC onwards), age, experience and testimonials.
General conditions:
- Candidates should bring a photo identity proof at the time of registration.
- Candidates awaiting for their results for the desired qualification(s) are not eligible to attend Walk-in interviews.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending walk-in interviews.
- The number of positions may vary depending upon the requirement of the institute.
- Age for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates as per GOI rules.
- Percentage of marks: for SC/ST candidates 5% of the minimum.
- Age limit is calculated as on date of interview
- Under-qualified and over-aged candidates will not be allowed to attend the interview.
- Positions are purely temporary.
- Selection committee may conduct a written test before the interview, if found necessary. The test will be based on essential and desirable qualifications of the position.
- Stipend may be revised depending on the funding agency grant.
Walk-in Interview:
Date and time of interview: 18/03/2016 10:00 AM
Registration time : From 9.15 AM to 10.00 AM. Candidates reporting after 10.00 AM will not be allowed to attend the interview.
Place of interview: NIO Dona Paula, Goa-403004
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