Govt Job: NMI Invites Msc Chemistry Research Assistant Applications

NATIONAL MUSEUM INSTITUTE OF HISTORY OF ART, CONSERVATION AND MUSEOLOGY (Deemed to be University) National Museum Campus, Janpath, New Delhi‐110011 Telephone: 011‐23062795, 23019327, 23012106 Visit us at: www.nmi.gov.in

Date: 14-01-2019

VACANCY NOTICE Applications on plain paper are invited from eligible candidates for (i) one position of Research Assistant on contractual basis on a consolidated fellowship/stipend of Rs.38,000/- per month initially for a period of one year for a project on “Synthesis of Starch Nanoparticles and its Application in Art Conservation” and (ii) two positions of Research Assistants on contractual basis on a consolidated fellowship/stipend of Rs.38,000/- per month initially for a period of one year for a project on “Museum Climate Control” under the Department of conservation.

PROJECT 1: “SYNTHESIS OF STARCH NANOPARTICLES AND ITS APPLICATION IN ART CONSERVATION” Essential Qualifications: (i) (ii)

MA/M.Sc. degree in Chemistry/Art Conservation from a recognized university with at least 55% marks or equivalent grades.

B.Sc. degree in Sciences with Chemistry as one of the subjects.

Desirable: Experience of research in the area of application of science and technology in art conservation.

PROJECT 2: “MUSEUM CLIMATE CONTROL” Essential Qualifications: (i) (ii)

Postgraduate degree in Art Conservation from National Museum Institute or any other recognised Institute/University.

Good computer and data analysis skill.

Desirable: Good knowledge of Practical Conservation Work.

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General: Age Limit: Not to exceed 40 years on the last date of issue of this advertisement. Relaxation in age for deserving candidates, if any, shall be at the sole discretion of the competent authority of this Institute.

Note: It is amply clarified that above engagement will be purely casual/contractual initially for a period of one year or completion of the above-mentioned project whichever is earlier and subject to performance of the selected candidate, as the case may be. Under no circumstances, the above Research Assistant/Fellow will be considered as Institute’s employee or may claim for regularization in future as the contractual arrangement is meant for the Project on “Synthesis of starch nanoparticles and its application in art conservation” and Museum Climate Control” only. Eligible candidates may send their complete bio-data/resume (Name, Date of Birth, marital status, postal address, educational qualifications & experience etc.) with self-attested photocopies of qualifications, age & experience and other credentials to the Registrar, National Museum Institute, Janpath, New Delhi-110011 latest by 28th January 2019 at 5:00 PM. Application received after due date will not be considered.

(Registrar)

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