INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
An Autonomous Institute under Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India,
Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk,
Guwahati-781035
Advt. No: 386 Date: 26.12.2022
Recruitment Notice
The Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) is an autonomous R&D
institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), GOI engaged in
multidisciplinary research on basic science and technology development.
IASST has a research
group focused on understanding the role of various ethnicity factors on human gut microbiome
and health. One of the mandates of IASST is to enhance livelihood of the ST/SC communities of
the north-east through scientific interventions. DST has sanctioned a proposal for expanding our
ongoing activities under ‘ST/SC community development programme in IASST’ with 2
components, Component I: ‘Heritage food and beverage research’ and Component II: Lab
experience based science education for SC&ST Students.
The project proposes
(i) to understand
the traditional dietary components of the ethnic communities (ST/SC) on human microbiome and
health,
(ii) optimization of production process of potential ethnic food for promotion as
functional food,
(iv) involve ST/SC communities in the production and marketing of such
functional food to enhance their income and
(v) enhancing scientific temperament in the
community.
The sanctioned project is initially for 3 years and successful implementation of the
project will generate revenues for sustaining and development of a dedicated research programme
at IASST in future.
IASST aims to engage a highly motivated research team to achieve the goal.
Applications are invited from potential candidates for filling up the post of Laboratory Assistant
position in the project.
Candidate is expected to be very hardworking with keen desire for
pursuing science and development of technology. Deserving candidate with requisite
qualification and experience may apply online on or before fifteen days from the date of
publication of this advertisement. Name of the position, qualification, experiences, age limit and
emolument are as per DST’s guidelines for scientific and technical manpower in R&D
programmes of Central Govt. Departments laid down vide OM no. SR/S9/Z-05/2016, dated 21
August 2019.
Age limit is as on the last of application and relaxation as per GOI rules. Mere
fulfillment of the essential criteria will not be considered for selection. The post may not be filled
if suitable candidate is not found.
1. Laboratory Assistant (1 no)
Salary: Rs 20000 +16% HRA per month
Essential qualification: B. Sc. with chemistry/microbiology/botany/zoology/biotechnology
Desirable: Candidates having experience of working in mammalian cell culture laboratory
will be preferred.
Age limit: As per government guidelines
How to apply: Interested eligible candidates may apply online only within fifteen days of
publication of the advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
The candidate should bring their original mark-sheets, certificates and other related documents at
the time of interview. No TA/DA will be provided to the candidate for appearing the interview.
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