CSIR-NationalInstituteofOceanography
403004,
/ Dona Paula 403004, Goa
/Human Resource Management
ADVERTISEMENT NO. NIO/HRM/22-23/47
Recruitment of Temporary Positions for the R&D projects at CSIR-NIO, GOA
CSIR–NationalInstituteofOceanography,aconstituentnationallaboratoryofCouncilofScientific&IndustrialResearchInstitute(CSIR),invitesapplicationsfromeligible candidatesforrecruitmentofthefollowingprojectstaff,purelyonatemporarycontractualbasistocarryoutresearchworkontheR&Dprojectandtobeengagedin NIO Head Quarters, Goa.

S.No Project Vacancy Details Position Essential Qualifications & Experience required
01 MarineBiodiversity assessmentalongthe proposed developmentalsitesat DighiPort,Maharashtra
Vacancy Code SSP3478/2348-22
Initial Tenure: 2 Months
02 Vacancy Code GAP3488/2349-22
Initial Tenure: 10 Months
Project Associate-I Essential Qualification: M.ScZoology/MarineBiology/EnvironmentalScience
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
Relevantresearchinbenthicsamplecollection,taxonomicanalysis,mangrovessampling and identification. Candidates with NET/SET/GATE are also preferable.The selected candidatemustbeanexcellentteamworkerandwillberequiredtoparticipateinfield activities on boat, carry out work on biological sample collection and surveys. Also, to assistinlaboratoryanalysis,processingofdataandpreparereports,presentationsrelated toprojects.

Project Associate-I Essential Qualification: MastersDegreeinOceanScience/OceanTechnology/Oceanography/MarineSciencewith PhysicalOceanographyspecializationorMastersdegreeinPhysicalOceanography
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
Knowledgeincomputerprogramming,numericalwavemodelsordatacollection.Selected candidateisrequiredtodeployinstrumentsfordatacollection,dataanalysis,numerical modellingofwavesandcurrents.
No. of. Posts *Upper Age Limit (Years)
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.)
02 35Years Rs.25000/-Plus HRAasperrules
02 35Years Rs.25000/-Plus HRAasperrules
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03 CoastalOcean Assessmentfor Sustainabilityand Transformation-COAST Card
Vacancy Code GAP3401/2350-22
Initial Tenure: 9 Months
04 Vacancy Code
GAP3326/2352-22
Initial Tenure: 4 Months

Project Associate-I Essential Qualification: M.ScMicrobiology/MarineBiotechnology
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
Experienceinanalysesofmarinemicrobialsamples,microbiologicaltechniques,collection and preservation of marine samples for microbiological observations.To assist the scientists in laboratory and field for sample collection, processing and analysis. The selected candidate will be required to undertake extensive field work on board oceanographicvesselsandboats
Project Assistant Essential Qualification: B.Sc.withGeologyasoneofthesubjects
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
Experienceofcollectingandprocessingsediments.Theselectedcandidatehastohelpin collectingandprocessingsediments,andpickmicrofossils.
01 35Years Rs.25000/-Plus HRAasperrules
05
Vacancy Code
MLP2201/2353-22
Initial Tenure: 4 Months
Project Associate-I Essential Qualification: M.ScBiochemistry/Microbiology
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
Research experience in microalgal isolation and identification, culturing as well as extractionandpurificationofpigmentsusingchromatographictechniques.Thecandidates withpriorexperienceintheabovefieldswillbepreferred.Thecandidateisexpectedto performthelaboratoryaswellasfieldresearchexperiments,pigmentanalysisusingHPLC, mass culturing of selected microalgae, maintain accurate data, perform critical data analyses, prepare/make presentations etc. The specific assignments may include but wouldnotberestrictedtoparticipationinoceancruisesandfieldsamplecollection.
01 50Years Rs.20000/-Plus HRAasperrules
01 35Years Rs.25000/-Plus HRAasperrules
06
CSIRIntegratedSkill
Initiative(Ph.II)
Programme
Vacancy Code
NWP0100/2354-22
Initial Tenure: 4 Months
Senior Project Associate
Essential Qualification: M.Sc.inMicrobiologyorequivalentwithminimum4yearsofresearchexperienceinthe relevantfield.
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
Skilled in basic Microbiology techniques. Handling and operation of Analytical and MolecularbiologyInstrumentssuchasHPLCandRTPCR.Theselected candidatewillbe requiredtoassisttheProjectLeaderinconductingskilltrainingforgraduatesandpost graduatestudents
01 40Years Rs.42000/-Plus HRAasperrules
07
CSIRIntegratedSkill Initiative(Ph.II) Programme
Vacancy Code NWP0100/2355-22
Initial Tenure: 4 Months
08 ValorisationofFishery WasteforDevelopmentof Biofertiliser,Biorefinery, Biofeed&Recoveryof Biopolymers(VALBBBB)
Vacancy Code MLP2012/2356-22
Initial Tenure: 4 Months
09 CurrentObservations andSimulationsinthe IndianEEZ(COSINE)
Vacancy Code GAP3487/2357-22
Initial Tenure: 12 Months
10 Identificationof potentiallocations acrossIndiaforseaweed cultivationandtheir valorization Vacancy Code HCP0024/2360-22
Initial Tenure: 12Months
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Project Associate-I Essential Qualification: M.ScBiotechnology/Microbiology
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
Knowledge inbasicMicrobiology/biotechnologytechniques.Theselectedcandidatewill berequiredtoassisttheProjectLeaderinconductingskilltraining
01 35Years Rs.25000/-Plus HRAasperrules

Project Associate-I Essential Qualification: M.ScAnalyticalChemistry
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
AnalysisofMarineNaturalProductsandhandlingHigh-endinstruments(HPLC,FTIR,UVVisible Spectroscopyetc).Toassist scientistsin Marine NaturalProductsAnalysis,Field collectionofmarinesamplesandProcessing.
01 35Years Rs.25000/-Plus HRAasperrules
Senior Project Associate
Essential Qualification: BE/B.TechElectronics&Communication/ComputerScienceorM.ScPhysics/Electronics /OceanographywithPhysicalOceanographySpealisation/Meteorologywithminimum 4yearsexperienceintherelevantfield
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
ExperienceinADCPdataanalysisandcomputerprogramming(C/Fortran/C++/Perl/ Animation/Python).Programming support. Participation in field trips including cruises.
ADCPandSatellitedataanalysisandanyotherprojectrelatedtaskassignedbytheProject Leader.
01 40Years Rs.42000/-Plus HRAasperrules
Project Associate-I
Essential Qualification: M.Sc Marine Biology / Microbiology / Biotechnology with minimum 2 years research experienceintherelevantfieldplusNET/GATEqualification.
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
Workexperienceonthemacroalgaeassociatedmicrobes,fieldexperienceforcollectionof seawater samples and Biotechnological aspects with good hands on experience with Laboratory skills.Forseaweed diversity analysis andcultivation alongMaharashtra Goa andKarnatakacoast,tointeractwithlocalfishermencommunity andinitiatefeasibility studiesincoastalregions.
02 35Years Rs.35000/-Plus HRAasperrules
11 Assessingthehidden marinecrypticbenthic biodiversityofcoralreef ecosystemsofGrande island,Goa
Vacancy Code GAP3484/2361-22
Initial Tenure: 3Months
12 Vacancy Code MLP2017/2364-22
Initial Tenure: 3Months
Project Associate-I
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Essential Qualification: M.Sc/MTechinBiotechnology

Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
ShouldhaveexperienceinmolecularbiologytechniquesandBioinformaticsprogramming using phython. Research experience in field benthic sample collection. Molecular taxonomical identification ofmegaandmacro fauna.The selected candidate must be an excellentteamworkerandwillberequiredtoparticipateinfieldactivitiesonboat,carry outworkonbiologicalsamplecollectionandsurveys.Also,toassistinlaboratoryanalysis, processingofdataandpreparereportsandanyotherassignmentsforthefulfillmentof projectwork.
Project Associate-I
Essential Qualification: M.ScinGeology/AppliedGeology/EarthScience/MarineGeology
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
Experienceofworkinginhardrockpetrology/geochemistryrelatedresearchproblems.To participate in cruises for samples collection and analyses, database and report preparation. To assist scientists in project activities as per requirements. Selected candidateshouldhaveinteresttoworkinpetrologyandgeochemistry.Selectedcandidate willhavetoanalyserocksandsedimentsfortraceelementsandisotopicdata.Participation inoceanographiccruisesismandatory.ThecandidateisrequiredtohaveavalidPassport.
01 35Years Rs.25000/-Plus HRAasperrules
01 35Years Rs.25000/-Plus HRAasperrules
13 Surveyand documentationofrocky intertidalseaweed diversity,and identificationof potentialseaweedwith nutritionalproperty
Vacancy Code GAP3421/2365-22
Initial Tenure: 3Months

Project Associate-I
Essential Qualification: M.ScinMarineBiology
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
Experienceintaxonomicwork,fieldexperienceandhandlingofbiologicalsamples. The candidateisrequiredtoworkandassistthescientistincarryingouttaxonomicstudyof seaweeds,analysisofsamplesandparticipateinfieldwork.
01 35Years Rs.25000/-Plus HRAasperrules
14 Tectonicandmagmatic processesalongthe slow-spreadingmidoceanicridgesand subductionzoneinthe IndianOcean(TeaMRiSe).
Vacancy Code MLP2017/2366-22
Initial Tenure: 3Months
15 Identificationof potentiallocations acrossIndiaforseaweed cultivationandtheir valorization
Vacancy Code HCP0024/2367-22
Initial Tenure: 8Months
16 Developmentand validationofmethods fordetectionofPenaeid shrimppopulations usingenvironmental DNA(eDNA)fromZuari estuary
Vacancy Code GAP3496/2369-22
Initial Tenure: 8Months
Project Associate-I
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Project Associate-I
Essential Qualification: M.Sc/M.Sc(Tech)/M.TechinGeophysics/MarineGeophysics/ExplorationGeophysics/ AppliedGeophysics
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
Knowledge in programming language Fortran/C/C++/ Matlab and operating system Unix/Linux.Theselectedcandidate will need to assisttheproject Leader in acquisition, processing,modellingandinterpretationofgeophysicaldata.
01 35Years Rs.25000/-Plus HRAasperrules
Project Associate-I
Essential Qualification: MastersinAtmosphericScience/Meteorology
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
Knowledge in computer programming, Experience in data analysis and numerical modelling.The selected candidate is required to run the numerical model for wind generation;currentmeasurement,dataanalysisandanyotherworkrelatedtotheproject.

01 35Years Rs.25000/-Plus HRAasperrules
Essential Qualification: M.ScMicrobiology/MarineBiotechnology/Biochemistry/EnvironmentalBiotechnology

Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
Experienceinanalysesofmarinemicrobialsamples,microbiologicaltechniques,collection and preservation of marine samples for microbiological observations.Collection of seawater and sediment samples for microbiological and biochemical analyses, participationinfieldworksandoceanographiccruises,analysesandtabulationofdata, assistingscientistsinpreparationofprojectreports.
02 35Years Rs.25000/-Plus HRAasperrules
17 Coastalsediment transportvariationsand shorelinechangesunder climatechange conditionsalongthe Indiancoast
Vacancy Code
GAP3479/2370-22
Initial Tenure: 6Months
Project Associate-II
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18 Vacancy Code
SSP3373/2371-22
Initial Tenure: 6Months
Essential Qualification:
M.Tech / M.E (Ocean Engineering / Marine structures / CoastalManagement / Marine Engineering&Management/Dredging&HarbourEngineering/OREquivalent) OR M.Sc PhysicalOceanographywithminimum2yearsresearchexperienceintherelevantfield OR B.E/B.Tech(Civil)withminimum2yearsresearchexperienceintherelevantfield
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
Knowledgeinphysicaloceanprocesses,numerical/physicalmodelling,projectworkor publicationsrelatedtocoastalprocesses,fluidmechanicsandhydraulics.Datacollection and analysis of coastal physical parameters. Preparation and deployment of coastal moorings.Computerprogrammingandreportwriting.Mustbeableto travelandwork aroundIndiawithminimalteam.ExperienceinclimatechangedataGCMoutputs,open ocean model outputs, shoreline change studies, numerical model simulations ofcoastal processeswillbegivenimportance.
Essential Qualification
Project Associate-II
M.Sc.EnvironmentalScienceorequivalentwithminimumtwoyearsexperienceinmarine biologicalresearchwithNET/GATEqualification
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
The candidate should have taxonomic skills specifically identification of benthic taxa. Experienceincoastalfieldsamplecollection,surveyandmeasurementofenvironmental parameters. Good publication record in reputed journals.Candidate is required to participate in field sample collection in coastal region/ cruise participation, sample processing,dataanalysisandwritingofprojectreports.
04 35Years Rs.28000/-Plus HRAasperrules
01 35Years Rs.35000/-Plus HRAasperrules
19
Implementationof CoastalManagement InformationSystem (CMIS)inthestateGoa andregionofsouth Maharashtra

Vacancy Code
SSP3279/2372-22
Initial Tenure: 12Months
Essential Qualification:
Project Associate-II

M.Tech / M.E (Ocean Engineering / Marine structures / CoastalManagement / Marine Engineering&Management/Dredging&HarbourEngineering/OREquivalent) OR M.Sc PhysicalOceanographywithminimum2yearsresearchexperienceintherelevantfield OR B.E/B.Tech(Civil)withminimum2yearsresearchexperienceintherelevantfield;
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
Knowledgeinphysicaloceanprocesses,numerical/physicalmodelling,projectworkor publicationsrelatedtocoastalprocesses,fluidmechanicsandhydraulics.Datacollection and analysis of coastal physical parameters. Preparation and deployment of coastal moorings.Computerprogrammingandreportwriting.Mustbeableto travelandwork around India with minimal team. Experience in open ocean/coastal models, shoreline change studies, numerical model simulations of coastal processes will be given importance.
01 35Years Rs.28000/-Plus HRAasperrules
20 Explorationsof underwater archaeological structuresoffDwarkato generatedatafor digitization Vacancy Code GAP3340/2373-22
Initial Tenure: 3Months
Project Assistant
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Essential Qualification:

B.Sc. Physics / Electronics / Mathematics or Three years Diploma in Mechanical / Electronics/ComputerScienceEngineering
Desirable Qualification & Job Requirement
UnderwaterDivingorhandlingofdivingequipment,droneflyingexperience,knowledge Image processing and vedio editing softwares.Operation of remotely operable vehicle (ROV) and providingsurface supporttounderwaterdivers.Outstation fieldwork.Data analysisandimageprocessing.
*Upper Age Limit not exceeding as on the last date of receiving the applications i.e. 20 November 2022
01 50Years Rs.20000/-Plus HRAasperrules
*Tenureadvertisedisaninitialtenureonly.Itmaybeextendedsubjecttotheprojectextension,fundsavailabilityandbasedonthesatisfactoryperformance.
How To Apply:
Eligible candidates should email the scanned copies of the following documents to hrdg@nio.org latest by 20 November 2022.
Applications received after the last date and without the below mandatory documents will be rejected.
All the documents including application form to be made SINGLE PDF File in the following order and to be sent to the mentioned email address. The complete fille should be saved with the candidate name and to be sent. Individual PDF files will not be considered.
(I)Scannedcopyofthedulyfilled-inapplicationform, given at the end of this advertisement. Followed by,
(II)Scannedcopiesof
a) CV/BioDatawithrecentcolorphotograph
b) EducationalQualificationCertificateasmentionedintheadvertisementessentialqualification/SemesterMarksheetorFinalMarksheetiscompulsory. Alongwiththis,DegreeAwardCertificate or ProvisionalAwardCertificate.PercentageorCGPAshouldclearlydisplayedonanyoneofthecertificate.If certificatedoesn’thaveproperpercentage/CGPA/Gradethentheapplicationmaynotbeconsidered.Thecandidatemustensuretoprovideproper certificatestoensuretheireligibilityforthesaidpositions.
c) DateofBirthProof(AnyvalidcertificatehavingDoBsuchasSSLC,HSC,DoBCertificate,etc)
d) Categorycertificate(incaseofSC/ST/OBC/PWDcandidates). (Ifapplicable)
e) NET/GATE/SET/AnyotherEquivalentexamqualificationcertificate(IFapplicable)
f) Experiencecertificate(Mandatoryforthepostswhereexperienceisessentialqualification)andOthercertificates,ifany.
Selection:
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Mode of
If number of applications are more, then selection committee will fix a criteria to shortlist the applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. Selection will be done on the basis of online interview through either Skype/Google Meet/Zoom or any other suitable software, as decided by the competent authority.

Applications received after the due date (20 November 2022) will be rejected. The short-listed candidates will be informed through email/website.
The interview date will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates through email.
Terms and Conditions:
1. Theengagementwillbeonpurelytemporaryandcontractualbasis forthe periodmentionedinthe advertisement.Itisexclusivelyfortheabove mentionedresearchworkandthetenureshallbeco-terminuswiththeprojectdurationortillthecompletionoftenurewhicheverisearlier.
2. Theengagementunderthisprojectdoesnotconferanyright/claimwhatsoevereitherexplicitlyorimplicitlyontheappointeeforregularappointments in CSIR-NIO/CSIR,againstany post or otherwise under any legal conditions precedent.It would therefore,not confer any right/claim,implicit or explicit,onthepartofthecandidatesforregularization/absorptionagainstanypostinCSIR/NIOorunderanyotherschemeofCSIR.
3. IncaseofcandidatesqualifiedwithNET/GATEqualification,theymaybeconsideredforhigheremolumentsaspertheDSTregulationsofprojectstaffs, subjecttotheapprovalofprojectfundsandapprovalofcompetentauthority.
4. Performanceoftheprojectstaffwouldbereviewedperiodicallysothatanyonenotfounduptothemark,couldbeterminatedwithonemonth’snotice oronemonth’sstipendinlieuthereof.
5. Thedatefordeterminingtheupperagelimit,qualificationsand/orexperienceshallbetheclosingdateprescribedforsubmissionofapplications.
6. Theperiodofexperienceinadiscipline/areaofwork,whereverprescribed,shouldbeinrelevantareaofwork/fieldindicatedagainstsuchposition whichshallbecountedafterthedateofacquiringtheminimumessentialeducationalqualificationsprescribedforthatposition.
7. Thestudentsinthefinalsemesterandresultsawaitedcandidatesarenoteligibletoapplyandtheirapplicationswillnotbeconsidered.
8. Stipendmaybereviseddependingonthefundingagencyguidelinesissuedtimetotime.
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Human Resource Management 9. Candidatesshouldnotethatnon-fulfillmentoftheeligibilitycriterionwillresultincancellationofcandidatureatanystage. 10.Incompleteapplicationswithoutproperformatandwithouteligibilitysupportingdocumentswillnotbeconsidered.
CANVASSINGINANYFORMAND/ORBRINGINGINANYINFLUENCEOROTHERWISEWILLBETREATEDASADISQUALIFICATIONFORTHEPOSTAPPLIED FOR.INTERIMENQUIRIESMAYNOTBEENTERTAINED.