ADVERTISEMENT No.

01/2014
Last date for receipt of application: 15-09-2014
A unique opportunity for research careers in Science & Technology
CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar is a premier institute under the Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), involved in multidisciplinary R&D programmes of both basic and
applied nature across scientific disciplines for economic, environmental and societal benefits for the people of
India. The Institute has undertaken a number of national projects in the area of Mineral Processing, Biotechnology,
Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Design & Project Engineering, Energy Utilisation, Waste & Environment
Management. The Institute has well-built infrastructural facilities and expertise in the above field of specialization.
Applications are invited from Indian national enthusiastic, young researchers having excellent academic record and
proven scientific achievements along with requisite experience and a high degree of motivation and desire to take
up research as a career in the field to fill up the vacancy of following positions of scientist (Fellows) under CSIR
Quick Hire Scheme for deployment in projects entitled (1) Processing of natural gemstones for aesthetic
improvement and value addition (PNG) [ESC-0206] & (2) Centre for Special Materials (CSM) [ESC-0401]
The details of the range, emoluments, age limit, qualification, experience and the areas of expertise for the
positions of Scientist (Fellows) are as under:Range

Emoluments

Qualification and Experience

No. of
position

(1)

.48200/50600/53000
/ 55400/57800

Maximum Age as
on last date

40

(2)

.56100/58900/61700
/ 64500/67300

ME/M.Tech./Ph.D(Sc./Engg.) in Physics
thesis submitted with uniformly
outstanding academic record and clear
potential for high quality R&D work.
ME/M.Tech.
with
three
years
experience/
Ph.D(Sc./Engg.)
in
Biotechnology/ Chemistry
with
outstanding academic record and proven
ability for high quality R&D work.

40

Apart from qualifications indicated above, any other recognized qualification, which is equivalent to the
prescribed qualification, shall be treated at par with that qualification.
The above positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the duration of projects, however in no case the
maximum tenure will exceed more than 3 years.
Job requirements:GEM (ESC-0206) Project:- Experience in the area of gem, gemology, gemstones, materials science, solid state
physics, etc. The selected candidate will be involved in any of the research activities such as gemstone survey,
identification, characterisation and evaluation of natural raw gemstones and coloured gems, lead glass filling of
gems/gemstones for porosity removal, heat treatment of gems to improve colour and reduce porosity, laser
processing of gems to improve colour contrast, irradiation of gems for colour modification, ion implantation in
gems/gemstones, optical and refractive properties study, Raman spectra, tomography of gems/gemstones, defect
studies and microstructual characterisations using XRD, XPS, TEM, FESEM, EDS and other modern methods etc.

CSM-Supra (ESC-0401) Project:- Expertise in chromatographic and various spectroscopic techniques such as
Circular Dichroism, FTIR.
The Fellows will be entitled for House Rent Allowance as per CSIR rules, if accommodation is not provided. The
Fellow will be eligible for 3% annual increase on completion of one year from the date of joining, as applicable
under rules.
Mode of Selection: Mere fulfilment of essential educational qualification and experience will not vest any right on
the candidate to be called for interview/test. The Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing
the candidates based on their (applicants) entire academic career and experience. Only the short-listed candidates
will be called for interview/test. Details of short-listed candidates to be called for interview, date of interview,
change of date, selection result, cancellation of one or all posts, corrigendum etc. will be notified on CSIR IMMT website.
How to apply:Interested eligible candidates may apply in the prescribed format (Application and Synopsis) downloaded from
IMMT website or neatly typed on A4 size paper on one side as per the format available on the website
www.immt.res.in along with attested copies of all certificates/testimonials by post so as to reach The Section
Officer-E-I, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar-751013 on or before the
last date. The candidates should write clearly the Advt. No. and the position applied for on the top of the envelope
containing the application.
Candidates are advised to submit only one application indicating the range(s) for which he/she is to be considered.
Those candidates who have already availed the Scheme and served as Fellow (Scientist) in any of the CSIR
Laboratories/Institutes are not eligible. The decision of CSIR/IMMT in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance
or rejection of applications, shortlisting, mode of selection and conduct of interview will be final.
The number of vacancies shown above is provisional and may vary at the time of actual sele ction. CSIR-IMMT
reserves the right not fill up any or all the positions if it is so desired.
Candidates already employed in Govt. Departments/Public Undertakings/ Autonomous Bodies should produce a
No Objection Certificate or an undertaking that they w ill produce the same in the event of their selection. No
TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.
Candidates should specifically note that the applications received after the closing date for any reason whatsoever
(such as envelopes wrongly addressed, delivered elsewhere, postal delay etc.) will not be entertained by CSIRInstitute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar.
Incomplete applications (i.e. without photograph, unsigned and testimonials etc.) will not be entertained and will
be summarily rejected.
Interim inquiries or correspondence will not be attended to. Canvassing in any form or bringing of any influence,
political or otherwise will be treated as disqualification.
CONTROLLER OF ADMINISTRATION

For Official Use only

Appln. No. _____________
CSIR-INSTITUTE OF MINERALS & MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
BHUBANESW AR751013
APPLICATION FORM

Affix recent
passport size
photograph

ADVT. NO.____________
1.

Name of the Position

: ..

2.

Range:

: .

3.

Name of the Applicant

(In Capital letters)

: ..

4.

Date of Birth

5.

Age as on the last date:

: .

Years

Months

Days

6.

Whether SC/ST/OBC/PWD (Proof to be attached):

7.

Sex (Male/Fem ale)

: Nationality:

8.

Fathers/Husbands Name

: ..

9.

Permanent Address

: .
:
:

10. Correspondence Address with :

Telephone/Mobile Number,
E-Mail Id,if any
:
:
11. Educational Qualifications (Attested copies of all mark-sheets/certificate to be attached
chronologically):
Exam Passed
Board / University
Class/
Percentage
Year of
Subjects
with
Division
of marks
Passing Hons./Spl. Paper
HSC/Matric
+2 Sc/HS./
Diploma
B Sc / BE /
B Tech.
ME/MTech/
PhD
GATE

12. (i) Date of Award of GATE ..........................

(ii) Valid upto .................................

13. Experience, if any, at CSIR-IMMT,Bhubaneswar (Proof to be attached) :

Date of joining Date of
Designation/
Salary/
Period of experience
leaving
Position
Emolum ent
(Year Month Days)

TOTAL PERIOD
14. Experience, if any, in other Organisation(Proof to be attached):
Name of the
organisation

Date of
joining

Date of
leaving

Designation/
Position

Salary/
Emolum ent

Period of experience
(Year-Month-Days)

TOTAL PERIOD
15. Research Publications, if any:
Journals
Published
Indian
Foreign
Total :
Patent :

No. of paper
Accepted

Communicated

16. Whether you are related to any: .

Council /CSIR- IMMT employees,
:
if yes, please indicate the name
: ..
and relationship
:: .
DECLARAT ION
I hereby declare that all the statements made in this application are true and complete an d
nothing has been concealed / distorted. I am aware that, if at any time I am found to have
concealed/distorted any material inform ation, my engagement is liable to be summarily terminated
without notice.

Date: ______________
Place: ______________

SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT