Application are invited for Research Associates in CIPHET

Applications are invited for engagement of One Research Associates (RA) in a project of ICAR National Fellow Project at Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana, Punjab. Title of the Project is ‘'Development of food biopolymer based micro and nano scale delivery system for bioactive ingredients in functional foods”. The appointments will be purely temporary under contractual and co-terminus basis, following the prescribed procedure for six months or till the completion date of the project. The appointments may be terminated at any time without notice or assigning any reason thereof. The candidates possessing required qualifications given below may appear before selection committee in the office of The Head, AS&EC Division, Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET), PO: PAU, Ludhiana-141004 (Punjab).

Post: Research Associates

Number of Post: One

Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Agricultural Process Engineering/ Post- Harvest Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/ Dairy & Food Engineering /Biochemistry/Food Science/ Food Technology or relevant disciplines like Chemistry/Microbiology/Pharmacy with experience in encapsulation and controlled release of active ingredients.
or
Master degree in the above subjects (with 4 year/ 5 years of Bachelor’s degree) having 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average, with at least two year of research experience as evidenced from fellowship/ Associate ship/Training/ other engagements. Published research papers will be desirable.

Desirable qualification: Published research papers, exposure to conducting basic studies on encapsulation and controlled release of active ingredients and its optimization, design and development of processing equipment fluid flow, AUTO CAD/Pro E and statistical analysis software package.

Remuneration: Rs. 40000/- + HRA (Rs. 38000/- + HRA for Masters degree holders) per month consolidated

Age limit: 40 years for Men and 45 years for Women

Terms and Conditions:
i) The above positions are purely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project.
ii) There is no provision for absorption/ re-employment in ICAR/ CIPHET/ after completion of time bound project.
iii) Place of work will be CIPHET, Ludhiana.
iv) No TA / DA will be paid for attending the interview
v) The applicants must bring with them original documents and a brief of research work carried out during post graduation / Ph.D. along with one set of photocopy at the time of interview.
vi) No objection certificate from the employer in case he / she is employed elsewhere.
vii) Experience certificate in original (if any)
viii) No separate interview call will be issued to candidates.
ix) All eligible candidates are requested to be present 30 minutes before scheduled time on the date of Interview for necessary formalities.
x) Canvassing in any form will render the candidate disqualified for the post.
xi) The Director, CIPHET, Ludhiana’s decision will be final and binding in all respects.

Note: The applications with detailed bio-data in the following proforma (1) Name of the candidate (2) Father’s Name (3) Date of birth (4) Present address (5) Permanent address (6) Qualifications (starting from 10th board) (7) Experience, if any (9) Publications etc. may be sent through registered post or email (knarsan@yahoo.com) with passport size photograph to Dr. K. Narsaiah, Principal Investigator, CIPHET, PO : PAU, Ludhiana - 141 004, Punjab. attend the walk-in- interview as per above schedule.

Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology,
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
PO: PAU, Ludhiana - 141 004 (Punjab)