Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

Applications are invited for a Scientific Assistant (SA) position from Toshniwal Bros.(SR) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore  to work in the Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility (SAIF-DST) of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, for a period of one year (extendable up to a maximum of 5 years). The SA will be trained for handling Confocal Raman Microscope with AFM and Fluorimeter with life time detector. If selected, the SA will be allowed to register for Ph.D. degree in Mahatma Gandhi University after the completion of the first two years subject to eligibility conditions of the University. 

Essential Qualification: Minimum first class M.Sc. degree in Chemistry or Physics. Sound knowledge in spectroscopy/microscopy is desirable.

Emoluments: Rs. 20,000 /- per month for the first 3 years and Rs. 25,000/- for the fourth and fifth years.

How to apply: Apply by e-mail to the undersigned with bio-data. No copies of marklist/certificates are required along with the application. Copies of the mark lists are required at the time of interview along with originals for verification. Kindly mention your detailed contact address, E-Mail. Cell No, Telephone No etc.

Applications should reach the undersigned within 15 days from the date of advertisement by post or E-mail. The applications will be scrutinized based on qualification, experience and suitability of the candidate in the programme. Only selected candidates from the initial screening will be called for interview. No further communication on this matter will be entertained.  Interview date will be intimated by "E- mail ONLY". 

No TA/DA will be paid if called for interview.

Sd/-

Prof.C.T.Aravindakumar

Coordinator. SAIF (DST), c/o School of Environmental Sciences

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam - 686 560

Kerala,  cic@mgu.ac.in

Details of the programmes and responsibilities of

Scientific Assistant (SA)

The Department of Science & Technology has set up Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facilities (SAIFs) in different parts of the country to provide the facilities of sophisticated analytical instruments to the research workers specially from the institutions which do not have access to such instruments through its Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facilities (SAIF) programme to enable them to pursue R&D activities requiring such facilities and keep pace with developments taking place globally. SAIF-Kottayam is one among the recent SAIFs in the country.

The present position is included in the Tender Agreement between the Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility (SAIF) from DST at Mahatma Gandhi University and Toshniwal Bros.(SR) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore. The position is purely temporary and is for a maximum period of 5 years. However, extension of the fellowship will be strictly based on performance of the SA. Confocal Raman Microscope with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Fluorimeter with life time detector are two advanced level sophisticated instruments which have applications in almost all areas of scientific research. The purpose of this position is to involve a well trained chemist/physicist (trained at the Toshniwal laboratory at Bangalore) to look after these two equipments. An expertise in this area will be highly beneficial for a chemist or physicist anywhere in the world and such an expert will have high demand both in academics and in industries. Thus, the position is expected to provide an enchanting   opportunity for a post graduate in chemistry or physics.

Details of the position / Conditions to be approved by candidates

1.    The selected SA will be given training in Confocal Raman Microscope with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Fluorimeter with life time detector.

2.    The above equipments will be controlled by SAIF which is a common centre for providing highly sophisticated instruments for advanced level research.

3.    The SA will be given advanced training in microscopy and spectroscopy in the laboratory of Toshniwal Bros.(SR) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore. The SA will be required to travel between Mahatma Gandhi University and Bangalore frequently (or anywhere in the country for advanced level training at any time of the year). 

4.    The trained SA will have the responsibility to maintain these equipments and provide service to the potential users of the equipments.

5.    The contract of the SA will be extended up to a maximum period of 5 yrs based on his/her performance in the initial years. The monthly fellowship will be initially Rs. 20,000 which will be hiked up to Rs. 25,000 in the subsequent years.

The SA will be given opportunity to register for Ph. D. degree after two years of training (However, during this tenure too, SA is required to provide service to potential users).

1.    It will be mandatory for SA to repay the entire fellowship amount if he/she breaks the position in the initial three years of the fellowship period. However, this is not applicable for candidates breaking the contract on health ground or for candidates terminated by SAIF.  The selected candidate will be required to sign a bond for a minimum period of 3 years with the Toshniwal Bros.(SR) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore in this regard, before joining the programme.

Prof. (Dr.) C.T. Aravindakumar

Coordinator, SAIF (DST)

c/o School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University

Kottayam 686560, E-mail: cic@mgu.ac.in