DRDO-BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR LIFE

SCIENCES (DRDO-BU CLS), COIMBATORE-641046

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/RESEARCH
SCIENTIST POSITIONS
The DRDO BU-CLS was established as a joint venture by DRDO, Bharathiar University and the
Government of Tamil Nadu at Bharathiar University campus. The centre was established with the
objective to engage in advance areas of research in life sciences and multidisciplinary areas which are
relevant to defence. The centre has very good infrastructure with high end analytical instrumentation
facilities, well equipped laboratories for multidisciplinary research.
Applications are invited from young and motivated candidates for the posts of Research
Associate/Research Scientist/ as per details given below:
S.No

Subject

Essential Qualification

No. of
posts

1.

Biotechnology

Ph.D in Biotechnology*

02**

2.

Chemistry

Ph.D in Chemistry ***

01

* With minimum of two years of post-doctoral experience in relevant field with peer reviewed
publication in indexed journals or patents. Desirable-Experience in handling biothreat agents for
Research Scientist Position.
** One Each for Research Associate and Research Scientist /

*** With experience in synthesis and characterization of advanced materials. Desirable-Experience in

handling analytical/characterization equipments..

The number of vacancies subject to change

a) The age limit is maximum of 35 years as on last date for the receipt of application. The age is
relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
b) Selection will be through interview of shortlisted candidates.

Fellowship
Fellowship for Research Associate will be fixed at Rs.24,000/pm + HRA as per university norms.
However, higher slab will be considered for deserving candidates with experience/publication/patents.
For Research Scientist Position
Director

General Conditions:
1. Only candidates who have completed the course and awarded degree/provisional certificate are
eligible to apply.
2. Application form can be downloaded from websites www.b-u.ac.in & www.drdo.b-u.ac.in
3. Dully filled applications should be sent to The Director, DRDO-Bharathiar University
Centre for Life Sciences (DRDO-BU CLS), Bharathiar University Campus, Coimbatore641046.
4. The last date for receipt of application at DRDO-BU CLS, Coimbatore is 27th February 2015.
(Application through courier will not be accepted)
5. Candidates will be required to produce all certificates/testimonials, community certificate, if
applicable, in original during interview. They must also bring set of attested photocopies of all
testimonials along with two recent color passport size photographs (other than the one pasted on
the application form) during interview.
6.

The tenure is for a period of 2 years.

7. The position does not confer any right for absorption in DRDO under any circumstances.
8. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining, if selected.

Director

APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN DRDO-BU CLS

Recent passport
POSITION & SUBJECT APPLIED FOR

size photo to be

Sl.No.

fixed

01. Name of Position

02. Name in Block Letters

03. Fathers /Husbands Name

04. a) Marital Status: Married / Single

b) Nationality :

05. a) Category: SC/ST/OBC/PH/Gen

b)Date of birth :
c) Age.Yrsmonths

06. Address for Communication

Mobile:.
Residence:.
E-mail ID:..
08. Educational Qualification (From SSC/Metric onwards. Attested copies to be enclosed):
Subject(s)
% of Marks
Examination
University or
Month & Year
Division /
Passed
Board
of passing
class/ GPA
07. Contact number

09. Experience:
Name of the Organization with
Designation

Period of service
From

Salary

Reason for leaving

To

10. Whether experienced in handling high end equipment: Yes /No

11.

Any other information

DECLRATION: I hereby declare that, the above furnished particulars are correct and no
information is suppressed.
Place:
Date:

Signature of the Candidate