National Institute of Oceanography – 10 Vacancies – Project Assistants (I,II,III), JRF

National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), one of the 38 constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi invites applications for the posts of Project Assistants (I,II,III) and JRF for different projects.
About NIO: National Institute of Oceanography is an autonomous research organization in India having headquarters in Goa and regional centres in Kochi, Mumbai and Vishakapatnam.  It was established on 1st January, 1966. The details of the recruitment notification are given below

Name of the Post
Date of the Interview
Project Assistant-II
Seawater Quality monitoring - Collection of data on pollution related parameters at Mandovi & Zuari
15th January, 2015
JRF (LS)
Geological processes in the Indian Ocean – Understanding the input fluxes, sinks and Paleoceanography (GEOSINKS)
22nd January, 2015
Project Assistant-II
Ocean Science Towards Forecasting Indian Marine Living Resource Potential (Ocean Finder)
23rd January, 2015
Project Assistant-II,III
Bay of Bengal Eddy Studies – Dynamics and Biogeochemistry (BOBES)
27th January, 2015
Project Assistant-I
High resolution paleoclimatic studies from the Bay of Bengal
28th January, 2015
Project Assistant-III
Prediction of Surfzone RIP Currents – Numerical Modelling & Implementation
29th January, 2015

Vacancies Details
Name of the Post
No. of Vacancies
Total
Project Assistant – I
01
01
Project Assistant – II
Seawater Quality monitoring - Collection of data on pollution related parameters at Mandovi & Zuari
03
06
Ocean Science Towards Forecasting Indian Marine Living Resource Potential (Ocean Finder)
01
Bay of Bengal Eddy Studies – Dynamics and Biogeochemistry (BOBES)
02
Project Assistant – III
Bay of Bengal Eddy Studies – Dynamics and Biogeochemistry (BOBES)
01
02
Prediction of Surfzone RIP Currents – Numerical Modelling & Implementation
01
JRF (LS)
01
01
Total
10
10

Eligibility Criteria
Name of the Post
Educational Qualifications
Age
Project Assistant-I
High resolution paleoclimatic studies from the Bay of Bengal
B.Sc Geology/Zoology/ Mathematics/Chemistry
Maximum 25 years
Project Assistant-II
Seawater Quality monitoring - Collection of data on pollution related parameters at Mandovi & Zuari
1. M.Sc Marine Sciences/ Chemical oceanography/ Hydrochemistry/ Analytical Chemistry
OR
2. M.Sc Marine Sciences/Zoology/ Fisheries Sciences (MFSc)
OR
3. M.Sc Marine Sciences/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology
Maximum 28 years
Project Assistant-II
Ocean Science Towards Forecasting Indian Marine Living Resource Potential (Ocean Finder)
Masters degree in Library & Information Science.
Desirable: Knowledge of computer application in library & information services
Project Assistant-II
Bay of Bengal Eddy Studies – Dynamics and Biogeochemistry (BOBES)
M. Sc Zoology/ Botany/ Marine Sciences with specialization in Marine Biology
Project Assistant-III
Bay of Bengal Eddy Studies – Dynamics and Biogeochemistry (BOBES)
M. Sc Physics/Meteorology/ Physical Oceanography/ Marine science (with specialization in Physical Oceanography)/ Oceanography (with specialization in Physical Oceanography)
Maximum 32 years
Project Assistant-III
Prediction of Surfzone RIP Currents – Numerical Modelling & Implementation
M.Tech Engineering degree in Ocean/offshore/ coastal related subjects (Ocean Engineering / Offshore Structures / Appl. Mech & Hydraulics or equivalent) Or M.Sc Physical Oceanography/ Coastal Oceanography/Meteorology
JRF (LS)
Geological processes in the Indian Ocean – Understanding the input fluxes, sinks and Paleoceanography (GEOSINKS)
M.Sc/M.Sc (Tech) Geology/Applied Geology/Marine Geology/ Marine Science (specialization in Marine Geology). Candidates who have cleared CSIR-UGC NET (LS) Exam may be considered for JRF(LS) position
Maximum 28 years

Experience
Name of the Post
Experience
Project Assistant-II
Seawater Quality monitoring - Collection of data on pollution related parameters at Mandovi & Zuari
Desireable
Experience in handling analytical equipments like Spectrophotometer/ Atomic Absorption Spectrometer/ Autoanalyser, etc. Knowledge of computer for scientific application.
Project Assistant-II
Bay of Bengal Eddy Studies – Dynamics and Biogeochemistry (BOBES)
Experience in carrying out biological sampling, and analyses, knowledge of computer for data processing and having a capacity to undertake field work independently.
Project Assistant-III
Bay of Bengal Eddy Studies – Dynamics and Biogeochemistry (BOBES
Minimum 2 (two) years of experience in the relevant field. The candidate having proficiency in writing code using Ferret for data (Oceanographic and Meteorological) analysis and graphics. Experience in participation in oceanographic cruises, collection and processing of oceanographic and meteorological data.
Project Assistant-III
Prediction of Surfzone RIP Currents – Numerical Modelling & Implementation
Minimum 2 (two) years experience in relevant field.  Experience in field measurements and numerical modeling of coastal processes.
JRF (LS)
Geological processes in the Indian Ocean – Understanding the input fluxes, sinks and Paleoceanography (GEOSINKS)
Ocean going experience.  Acquaintance and capability to operate the analytical equipments and other laboratory work

Remuneration
Name of the Post
Remuneration
Project Asistant-I
Rs.10000/-
Project Assistant-II
Rs.16000/-
Project Assistant-III
Rs.18000/-
JRF (LS)
Rs.16000/-

Selection Procedure
Selection will be made on the basis of performance in Interview.

Application Procedure
How to Apply
Walk-in-Interview
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