Recruitment at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi

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Interview Details:

• Date: 10.06.2024
• Location: ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi

Positions:

• Post Name: Young Professional-II
• Number of Posts: Two

Project Title:

• Project: Marine Mammal Stock Assessment in India

Application Instructions:

Eligible candidates fulfilling all the requirements should send their bio-data along with scanned copies of the original supporting documents to mmsaicmfri23@gmail.com on or before 04.06.2024. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email and only those who receive communication may appear for the interview on the specified date and time.

Position Details:

• Essential Qualifications:
  • Postgraduate in Fisheries Science/Marine Science/Biotechnology/Oceanography or Equivalent
• Desirable Experiences/Qualifications:
  • Seaworthy, physically fit, and able to swim
  • Experience in marine mammal taxonomy/biology/survey/stock assessment with a strong interest in the conservation of marine mammals
  • Experience in molecular biological techniques
  • Experience in fisheries and oceanographic data collection onboard vessels/boats and handling oceanographic equipment
  • Scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals/reports

Job Nature and Duration:

• Willingness to travel along the Indian coast for data collection and to go onboard regularly in traditional commercial fishing vessels and undertake long-duration cruises for marine mammal surveys and oceanographic data collection
• Responsibilities include data entry, data mining, compilation, tabulation, and analysis, stock assessment of marine mammals, and preparation of technical reports and scientific publications
• The position is purely on a contract basis for one year (may extend up to 3 years) or until the project terminates, whichever is earlier

Age Limit:

• Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years, with relaxation as per rules

Emoluments:

• Rs. 42,000/- per month (Consolidated Emoluments as per ICAR guidelines)

Place of Posting:

• ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi, with travel required along the Indian coast as per work requirements

Terms and Conditions:

1. All original certificates from matriculation onwards to Masters must be sent in scanned form to mmsaicmfri23@gmail.com on or before 06.2024. Without these certificates, applicants will not be allowed to appear for the interview. A valid ID proof must be produced at the time of the interview.
2. Concealing facts or canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification or termination.
3. The competent authority can terminate the appointment without assigning any reason at any time.
4. No TA/DA will be provided for the interview.
5. If any candidate’s relative is an ICAR-CMFRI employee, the candidate must declare the relative’s name, designation, nature of duties, and relationship in writing (ANNEXURE-II) and communicate this to mmsaicmfri23@gmail.com on or before 06.2024.
6. All candidates must submit declarations as detailed in ANNEXURE-I and ANNEXURE-II, duly signed, by 06.2024.
7. The number of vacancies may change based on project requirements as of the interview date.
8. A No Objection Certificate from the present employer must be produced if applicable.
9. The Director, ICAR-CMFRI, has the final decision in all respects.

• Candidates with CGPA/OGPA marks must provide an approved conversion table/formula at the interview, or their candidature will not be considered.
• Selected candidates cannot claim regular appointments at ICAR-CMFRI as these positions are purely contractual, non-regular, time-bound, and co-terminus with the project.