National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth
Sciences, Govt. of India, is functioning with broad objectives of promoting technology development in various
mission mode activities in Ocean Engineering and Ocean Resource utilization. The institute invites online
applications for the position of Scientist-F.
Job title : Scientist – F (Life Science)
Number of post : 01 (One) – Unreserved
Age Limit : Not exceeding 50 years. (Relaxable as per orders issued by Central Govt. from time to
time).
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Life Science in marine biology, biotechnology,
environmental science from a recognized University / National Laboratories or its
equivalent with at least First Class (60% marks) in the qualifying degree level.
Desirable qualifications : Ph.D. in the relevant field or equivalent from a recognized university /
National Laboratories
Experience Essential: Sixteen years experience in Research and Development, Survey, Planning,
Administration, Supervision or training, etc., in any of the field of environmental
science and engineering, marine biotechnology, cage culture of fishes, coastal
ecosystems, climate change.
Desirable experience :
Experience in policy making, planning or management, etc., related to
marine biotechnology field.
Job Requirement :
i) Carrying out technology development / analysis relating to deep sea microbial
/ marine microalgal / offshore cage culture / anti biofouling / purification and
characterization of marine natural products by analytical chromatographic /
spectroscopic techniques / environmental science / engineering field
execution, interpretation of results and technical report preparation at various
stages of the project.
ii) Cultivation of deep sea microbes in near in situ environment / mass scale
culture of marine microalgae in offshore cages and / or screening for various
pathogens / development of anti-befouling measures for marine environment,
etc.
Pay Scale : Pay Level 13A (Rs.131100-216600) and allowances as admissible to Central Govt.
Employees.
Selection Procedure : Through Interview
How to apply :
The application form is available online on NIOT website http://www.niot.res.in/index.php/
recruitment. The candidate has to fill the application online and upload recent passport size
photograph (to enable issue of admit card for appearing test) latest by 26th November, 2018
upto 5.30 p.m. Upon submission, an online Registration Number will be provided by the system.
After allotment of Registration Number, the candidate has to take print out and send the same
duly signed along with self-attested copies of the following certificates to reach the
Director,
National Institute of Ocean Technology, Velachery – Tambaram Main Road, Pallikaranai,
Chennai – 600100, India within 07 days from the date of closing
of online submission.
(a) Educational Qualification Certificates from 10th Standard onwards.
(b) Mark List & Diploma / Degree Certificate
(c) Experience certificates
(d) Community Certificate in the prescribed format issued by the Government of India ( in
respect of candidates seeking reservation/Age relaxation)
(e) Certificate in prescribed format (in respect of candidates seeking relaxation for Central
Government Employees)
(f) Certificate in prescribed format (in respect of candidates seeking relaxation as Ex-
servicemen)
(g) Copies of Publications/Reprints of the Journal
While attaching the above items please write “Enclosure Sl. No. ………….. ” as mentioned in the
application.
The call letter for Test / Interview will be communicated through the registered email.
- Last date : 26/11/2018
- Last date of receipt Non-remote localities : 03/12/2018
- Hard Copy of Application - Remote localities : 10/12/2018