Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology has released the IIFPT Research Associate Recruitment 2019 notification on 03/12/2019. Notification is out for 07 posts such as Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow and Project Assistant. Eligible candidates can attend the interview on 13/12/2019 in Thanjavur.
Name of the Post: Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow and Project Assistant.
Post Date: 03/12/2019
No of Vacancies: 07
Place: Thanjavur
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Important Date for IIFPT Research Associate Recruitment:
| Walk-in-Interview Date | 13/12/2019 |
Vacancy details of IIFPT Research Associate Recruitment:
| S.No. | Project / Dept. Name | Name of the Posts | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Designing 3-D printed foods for personalized nutrition (GAP – 040) | Research Associate | 01 |
| 2 | Development of non-dairy synbiotic food to ensure food safety and combat hidden hunger deficiency (GAP – 042) | Senior Research Fellow | 01 |
| 3 | Active Intelligent Packaging system with antimicrobial agents for fruits and vegetables (GAP-044) | Senior Research Fellow | 01 |
| 4 | Shelf-life enhancement in millets (GAP-049) | Senior Research Fellow | 01 |
| 5 | Technical Assistance to Director (DTA) | Senior Research Fellow | 01 |
| 6 | To develop packaging material using ground nutshell (SRP-022) | Project Assistant | 01 |
| 7 | Enhance the shelf life of selected green leafy vegetables (SRP-023) | Project Assistant | 01 |
Pay Scale:
| S.No. | Name of the Posts | Pay Scale |
| 1 | Research Associate | Rs.40,000 Consolidated in addition HRA (as applicable) |
| 2 | Senior Research Fellow | Rs.25,000 Consolidated in addition HRA (as applicable) |
| 3 | Technical Assistance to Director | Rs.31,000 Consolidated in addition HRA (as applicable) |
| 4 | Project Assistant | Rs.12,000 Consolidated in addition HRA (as applicable) |
Age limit:
The upper age limit is 35 years for men and 40 years for women.
Educational Qualification:
1. Designing 3-D printed foods for personalized nutrition (GAP – 040):
Ph.D. in Food Process Engineering / Food and Agrl. Process Engineering / Food Science and Technology / Biotechnology / Nanotechnology / Chemical Engineering (or) Master’s degree in any of the above disciplines with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor’s degree having 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average, with at least three years of research experience as evidenced from Fellowship / Associateship / Training / other engagements and one research paper in Science Citation Index (SCI) / NAAS rated (>4.0) Journal as per OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated.30.01.2019.
2. Development of non-dairy synbiotic food to ensure food safety and combat hidden hunger deficiency (GAP – 042):
M.Tech / M.Sc. degree (4 yrs of UG + 2 yrs of PG) in Food Process Engineering / Food Science & Technology / Biotechnology / Chemical Engineering / Nanotechnology (or) M.Sc. degree (3 yrs of UG + 2 yrs of PG) in the above disciplines with NET and 2 years of research experience.
3. Active Intelligent Packaging system with antimicrobial agents for fruits and vegetables (GAP-044):
M.Tech / M.Sc. degree (4 yrs of UG + 2 yrs of PG) in Food Process Engineering /Food Science and Technology / Food Technology / Processing and Food Engineering / Food Science and Nutrition / Packaging Technology / Chemical Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Biotechnology (or) M.Sc. degree (3 yrs of UG + 2 yrs of PG) in the above disciplines with NET and 2 years of research experience.
4. Shelf-life enhancement in millets (GAP-049):
M.Tech / M.Sc. degree ( 4 yrs of UG + 2 yrs of PG) in Food Process Engineering / Food Science and Technology / Processing and Food Engineering / Food Technology / Food Science and Nutrition / Packaging Technology / Biotechnology OR M.Sc. degree (3 yrs of UG + 2 yrs of PG) in the above disciplines with NET and 2 years of research experience.
5. Technical Assistance to Director (DTA):
M.Tech / M.Sc. degree ( 4 yrs of UG + 2 yrs of PG) in Food Science / Food Technology / Chemical Engineering / Food Process Engineering / Food Technology and Management / Food Process Engineering and Management / Food Plant Operations and Management / Food Safety and Quality Management / Food Supply Chain Management / Biotechnology / Nanotechnology / Agricultural Engineering OR M.Sc. degree (3 yrs of UG + 2 yrs of PG) in the above disciplines with NET and 2 years of research experience.
6. To develop packaging material using ground nut-shell (SRP-022):
B. Tech in Food Process Engineering / Food Technology / Agricultural Engineering / Food science and nutrition (or) M.Sc. in the above-related disciplines.
7. Enhance the shelf life of selected green leafy vegetables (SRP-023):
B. Tech in Food Process Engineering / Agricultural Engineering / Food Technology / Food science and nutrition/Biotechnology (or) M.Sc. in the above-related disciplines.
Selection Process:
The selection will be based on the:
- Written Examination
- Interview.
Application Fee:
| S.No | Category | Application Fees |
| 1 | Gen / OBC | 500/- |
| 2 | SC / ST / PH candidates | Nil |
Walk-in-Interview Details for IIFPT Research Associate Recruitment:
- Candidates attend the interview directly.
- Candidate should bring original certificates, including OBC/SC/ST/PH certificates, grade card / mark sheets / publications, two numbers of colour passport size photographs and CV, as well as a set of photocopies of all relevant documents along with application form prescribed by IIFPT at the time of walk-in-interview.
Walk-in-Interview Venue:
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Pudukkottai Road, Thanjavur - 613005.
Date and Time:
| Position | Date and Time |
| Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow and Project Assistant | 13/12/2019 at 09.30 am |
Important Links for IIFPT Research Associate Recruitment:
| For Official Notification | Click here |
| For Official Website | Click here |
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