Project Associate I

This role is ideal for highly qualified engineering graduates (B.Tech/B.E.) with a strong academic background in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Nanotechnology. Candidates who have qualified national-level eligibility tests like CSIR-UGC NET, ICAR NET, ICMR NET, or GATE will receive a higher stipend. Individuals with hands-on experience in micro/nanofabrication, thin-film deposition, lithography, device fabrication, and data analysis tools like MATLAB/Python/LabVIEW, particularly with exposure to biosensors or quantum-dot devices, are highly desirable. It suits those looking for project-based research experience in a prestigious national institute.

Candidates without the specified B.Tech/B.E. degrees, or those whose academic results are awaited, should not apply. Individuals looking for permanent government employment rather than a project-based contract, or those unwilling to work on specific research projects related to biosensors and quantum dots, will find this role unsuitable. Non-submission of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed in another project will lead to disqualification for interview.

Working as a Project Associate at CSIR-CGCRI, a constituent lab of CSIR, offers significant prestige and exposure to cutting-edge scientific research in glass and ceramic technologies. It provides valuable hands-on experience in a national-level institute under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) project, which can serve as a strong foundation for future research or academic careers. While the role is contractual, the tenure is extendable, offering good scope for skill development and networking within the scientific community.