Job Title: Project Associate-I (R&D Project Staff)

Summary: CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) is seeking eligible and interested candidates for the position of Project Associate-I. The engagement will be through an online interview conducted via video conferencing on Microsoft Teams. The project focuses on the evaluation of electrolytic de-fluoridation plants installed for safe rural drinking water supply in fluoride-affected areas of Jharkhand State. The position is temporary and will be based in Nagpur.

Designation: Project Associate-I

Subject Area: Environmental Science

Location: CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Essential: M.Sc in Environmental Science
• Desirable: Work experience in water quality testing laboratory

Job Description:

• Collection and analysis of water samples
• Data interpretation, drafting scientific papers, and report preparation
• Field visits for water sample collection
• Assisting in research activities related to the evaluation of electrolytic de-fluoridation plants

Salary:

• Rs. 31,000/- + HRA per month for scholars selected through national eligibility tests (CSIR-UGC NET/GATE) or a selection process conducted by central government departments and their agencies and institutions.
• Rs. 25,000/- + HRA per month for candidates who do not fall under the above criteria.

How to Apply:

1. Interested candidates should submit their applications online.
2. The last date for submitting the online application form is 06/06/2023.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date through email.

Last Date for Apply: 06/06/2023

Note:

• The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
• The maximum duration of the project staff's tenure, including previous engagements with CSIR-NEERI or other CSIR laboratories/institutes, should not exceed five years.
• The selection will be based on an online interview conducted through MS Teams or other suitable tools.
• Candidates are not required to pay any application fees.
• Detailed terms and conditions, including age limit, qualification requirements, and guidelines, will be governed by the funding agency and CSIR-NEERI.