ADVI. No.08/2020 ‘COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH CSIR is looking for Eminent Scientists/Technologist for the position of Distinguished Scientists Council of Scientific and Industria) Research (CSIR) established in 1342, is an autonomous Society under the Deparimant of Scintiic and Industrial Research (OSIR), Misty of Science and Technology. CSIR has the distinction of having {he Prime Minister of India as the president ofits Society. CSIR is a premier RED organization in the country and has been contributing to the socieeccnomic ‘evelopment through its varied SBT inteventions from is inception. With 37 stalo- ‘ofthe-ant constituent laboratories, today CSIR is amongst the largest publy funded innovative scientific and research orgarizations in the world. CSIR experise and experience is embodied ints nearly 3,800 Scientists and 4200 scientific and techrical support personnel apart from the 7,000 JRFs, SRFs, RAs and project staff CSIR. publishes more than 5,000 papers annually in peer-reviewed ternational Jpumals (SCI and also produces more than 500 Ph.D. students, CSIR has @ patent Portolo of 1,132 unique patents in force, out of which 140. petonts have been commercialized. CSIR also has 2,587 in force patents granted abroadin multiple counties. CSIR has ushered India into knowledge economy while groxming and purluring talent in various stveame of Science and Technology. CCSIR is looking for visionary R&D leaders to shape a new science and technology landscape in India so as to address global scientific and technological challenges a Distinguished Scientist through is prestigious national Laboratoiesfinstiutes.. The search is for scientists and technologists with scientic contributions of iternational ‘eminence, excellant track recordin tha desited areas of cutting-edge S&T, and with proven leadership to develop and translate laboratory inventions to industry ready Interventions, The selected candidate shall be able to participate and cantioute in Cconcaives vision and mission of CSIR which ineludes proving S&T leadership for sustainable development of the county encompassing economic gow with tenvironment and societal benefs, The scientists would be expected to nentor and lead research actives in the identified areas, establish and implement mega research programmes, interact actively with the younger scientsts, and involve in various academic activites including teaching and traning programmes of the concerned (CSIR laboratory. The detals are gven below. 4. Name of Labs/nstt, -CSIR- indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lscknow, No of Position: 0+‘Specialization: Risk Characterization & Assessment ‘Area of work: CSIR:ITR is in tune with te vision of toxicology for 21 century for understanding the adverse health effecsioutcomes by efficent testing methadsiprotacols. Globally, the research is moving ftom hazard ientiation {ori identieation, characterization and its assessment. CSIR-ITRIs currently fecusing to undertake studies on risk characterization and assessment of ‘environmental chemicals. Present 10 scientsts and about 50 research Students are working in this area. Chemical characterization and toxicity pathways need to be calibrated using appropriate models and bio formatics! Computational tos for human dosimetry facilitating the translation for human ‘studies. Population basodlopidemiologcal studies are needed to confirm fffects observed oF reported in cellular systems to |) suggest biological perturbations that require inviro studies fr ciarfieaton, andi) interpcetin vitro! experimental data in the context of human popuiation. Further, 0 promote [advances in exposure science, efforts have fo be made to Suppor research to evelop new sensor systems and to idently biomarkers. of response to exposure and define and explore the exposome associated win ambient Pollution (air polution and water contamination) for determining risks and Secision.making. CSIRAITR has setup an advanced computing facility for ‘evelopment of Al based machine learning tools fr environmental and health Fisk assessment. CSIRLIITR is looking forward to strengthen this acvty to ‘make this R&D area globally compettve, 2. Name of LabuInstt. - CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow. No of Position: 01 Specialization: Neuro-regeneration / Chemical neuroscience ‘Area of work: CSIR-CDRI has recent created new division of Neuroscience ‘and Ageing Biology, and aims to conduct advanced research in the area of ‘ageing and associated neurodegeneratve disorders, Neuropathic Pain, Major [Depression and Traumate Brain Inury (TBI). Curent, this dvsionhas 4 Core Faoules, 2 Associate Facuties, group of medicinal chemists and about 60 Research Scholars. Our Nouroscience team is currently focusing on ‘evelopment of rove therapeutics for Neuropathic Pain, Treatment Resistant Depression and cognitive impaiments encompassing several CNS disorders, Furhermore, CSIR-CORI Is also conducting fundamental research to Understand." epigenetic mechanisms of depressive | disoriers._ ang eurodegeneration. CSIR-CORI has, in house, established a very strong ‘eurobehavor lab facility to support fundamental and drug discovery research Inneurosciences. CSIR-CORI looks forward to avengihen ls forte traumatic ‘rain injury with more focus on innovative regenerative approaches in spinal cord injury 3. Name of LabJinstt. ~ CSIR-Indian Insitute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabac.No of Position: 01 ‘Specialization: Homogenous! Heterogenous catalysis ‘Area of work: CSIRAICT has been working in the area of developing homogenous and heterogenous catalysts and exploring hem for manufacture ‘of bulk, fne and specialty chemicals. The need of the hours to concentrate on {developing technologies fr bulk ine and specialty chemicals using indigenous Staring materials. To create minimum impact on the envionment, the technologies need support of catalysts which wil carry outthe reaction folowing ‘green chemisty principles with inereased conversion and minimal wastages. CSIRJICT has a dedicated department called Catalysis & Fine Chemicals. At present the depariment has 8 Cove Faculy members and 8 Associate Faculty embers with 30 Research Scholars. The team is currenty working on developing new homogenous and heterogenous catalysts for application in ‘hamica industry based on te fundamental research thats carleg out. A fuly equipped plot plant for manufacturing the catalysts and studying the transformations is established in ICT. We would ike fo strengthen the team in the area of development and commercial applications of homogenous and heterogenous eatalysts wth a focus on bulk, ine and specialy chemicals for the Indian Chemicals and Pharmaceutical industry. 4. Name of LabJinstt. — CSIR- Cente for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, No of Position: 01 Specialization: Biology of plant pathogen interaction and crop improvement ‘Area of work: CCMB has a highly effective and socal relevant erogramme of improvement ofrce variety, This programme has resulted into a disease fesistant and low glycemic index size in rice which has Nelped significantly farmers and public at large. In the recent years, we have generated large ‘number of mutant lines that show enormous potential to generate varieties of Immense value. CCMB Is looking forward to further stiengthan this ongoing program. This positon requires expertse in creation of disease resistant ‘varieties, experience of working witn other organizations for implementation of large programmes, estabished credentials inthe areas of plan-pathogen interaction. Expertise in the area of high throughput screening, mepping and recombining of desired traits will be preferred. 5, Namo of LabJinstt. — CSIR- Cente for Cellar and Molecusr Biology, Hyderabad. No of Position: 01 ‘Specialization: Genomics and epigenetic basis of gene regulation in complex organisms,‘Area of work: Genomics has taken a prominent place in diferent areas of modern biology that include healthcare, agrcuture and understanding of biology in general. DNA sequencing and genome editing technologies have ‘opened immense potential to understand the ability beyond model systems and ‘made tremendous impact in the areas of healthcare (precisionipersonalized rmadicine, diagnostics, etc), agricutural sciences, etc, using genomics approaches. Essential to these advances is to understand the sequence features of genomes in the context of biologicalfunctional output. COMB has temerged as dynamic center for genomics and epi-genomics and is looking to ‘expand these activites in coming years. This positon requires expertise and credible achievements inthe area of genome analysis, and use high hroughput technologies to explore novel regulatory functions inthe genome. Ne expect use of genome editing technologies to address questions of fundemental aspects of genome biology and genetic regulatons. 6, Name of LabsInstt. ~ CSIR-Cental Institute of Mining and Fue Research Dhanbad ‘No of Position: 0% ‘Specialization: Bast design and fragmentation contol ‘Area of work: The core actives ofthe Rock Excavation Engineering research group incude developing and implementing cuting edge technologies in the field of rock excavation and blast design for safe and efficient expiotation of minerals, Curent his group has 13 Scientists, 18 Technical and Supporting ‘Staff and @ number of Research Scholars. The Rock Excavation Engineering team is focusing on development and implementation of basting technique for maximum recovery of coal and minerals, controled basting techniques for ‘expotation of precious minerals nearby inhabitant areas, safe and efficient blasting techrique for vanous civil infrastructure projects and structure emoltion in urban areas. Furthermore, the group is conducting fundamental research for development and qualtly assessment of expiosves and accessories for safe and effective biasing operations. The research group is falso providing R&D inputs to Border Road Organization, Ordinance Factory Board, Alport Authoiy of India, Indian Railways for constructor of roads, funnels, underground meas and other cvi infrastructures 0° strategic Importance. We look forward to strengthen our forte in blasting anc explosive research with more focus on innovative designs of safe an efcent blasting technique for various strategically important projects. 7. Name of Labiiinstt.~ CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore No of Position: 01 ‘Specialization: Design & Development of Avionics & Fight Control Systems for Civil / Miltary Arcrat programmes‘Area of work: Design, Development & Certication activities for ne aircraft programmes of CSIR-NAL. ‘Area of expertise required: CSIRNAL's Cente for Civil Alcraft Design & Devolopmant (C:CADD) is working on design, development & certification of Civil Areaft. So far it has Successfully certified HANSA twin seater aircraft and developed 14 seater SARAS Mk 1 aircraft. Based on the performance of these arcraft, the Government of Inia has recenty sanctioned HANSA.NG and SARAS Mik 2 aircraft projects for Design, Development & Certification. The HANSA.NG is @ Unique areratt project inthe country. The Division is looking fora leader who ‘ean guide the team towards the delivering to the goals of CSIR-NAL for Its ‘arcraft programmes, Experise is desired inthe following areas: a). Design and Development of Avionics & Fight Control Systems like Fight Management Computer, Autopilot, Fight Control System, Utily System & Management Computer and Simulators etc). Knowledge of sizing & design selection of Components, Embedded Systems, actuators & fight contol components ©) Knowedge of transport aircraft certication needs lke FAR 23 FAR 25, CEMILAC, DGAGA, DGCA requiements. d). Knowedge of equipment integration, testing, cerfiaton, e). Knowledge of Iron bid and Real time Simulator fact. 8. Namo of Lab linstt - CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore No of Position: 01 Specialization: Aicrat Structural Enginaeting ‘Area of work: Structural Technologies Division is engaged in detaled Design 4 Engineering of Aircraft Structures mainly metalic as wel as composites, Towards this, the team needs guidance of special expert for weight optimization, mass CG, use of new materials, sizing of components ee, ‘Area of expertise required: CSIR-NAL’s Cente for Ci Aircraft Design & Development (C-CADD) is working on design, development & certification of indigenous civil and mitay aieraft CSIR-NAL is looking for expert leader who can help guide the CSIR NAL team in achieving the desired objectives. The experience isc cover a). Knowiedge of Ar Frame Design for Civ or titary Aral Inluding aitrame component sizing, analysis & detail engineering and manufacturing, 0). Knowedge of using FEM, CATIA, NASTRAN toa for Design avalysis for metalic / composite strucures ¢)' Knowedge of vansport / miltary airratt certification ike FAR 23, FAR 25 & CEMILAC 0). Knowledge of desgn of tools and jigs /fodures e). Knowiedge of assembly process, methods & stuctural testing ). Knowedge of Design for manufacture for latestigless assemaly ines {or high production trroughput9, Name of LabsInstt ~ CSIR-Central Leather Research Insitute, Chennai No of Position: 01 ‘Specialization: Leathe: Science & Leather Product Development ‘Area of work: CSIR-CLRI has a global presence in the area of development and dissemination of S&T products worldwide. The insttute has a twinning arrangement wlth Ethiopia, through which Indian model of Academy (University) ~ Research (CSIR) ~ Industry has been successfully translated to fn organization —LIDI. Ths also helps translation of SBT leads of CSIR-CLRL being implemented in other counties, Discussions are on for similar model arrangements with Rwanda, Vietnam, etc. institute has a stiong group of Tesearchers who participate in such networking. Recent the irsttute has (Created a Cente for Intemational Consultancy and Social Impact Assessment, with a core strength of 2 Scientists. We look foward to strengthen our forte as the global leader in development and disseminaton of S&T products by setting Up an SBT hub in Afica, which would faciitate better coordination wih prospective partner natonslagencies not only for CSIR-CLRI but also other SIR laboratories, Etigibitty Criteria: 1. The Applicant must be citizen of India or Scientist Technologist of Indian atgin (S710), ». Proven tack record ina Intemational Emnance 4. Leadorship qulilos required for buldnglnutring new groups of young Scientists inemerging areas of Soence & Tecnology and of terest fo te County 35 of cuting edge Scionce & Technology General Conditions: ‘Scale of Pay: Level 16 (Rs. 2,05 400- .24,400) of Pay Matrix as per the hh CPC OR. ‘ch consolidated pay as recommended by the commitioe, Tenure of Appointment: () Appointment of Distinguished Scientist shall be on contract on fl time basis fora peried upto five years of on a parttime basis for the ‘Same period where under ha/she shall work on atime sharing basis betwoen his/her parent ocganzation and CSIR, the pattern of ime sharing to be recommended by the Search-cum-Selection commitee in consultation with the candidate. (i) Persons ‘appointed 98 Distinguished Scientists and who are below the age of superannuation ‘wil contnae uni the age of superannuation and thereafter wil continue up to five years contract period or 65 years, whichever i earier. (li) Supsrannuated Scientets/ Technologists can be appointed as Distinguished Scientists on contractual basis up to 5 years of til the age of 70 years, whichever is earier. iv) Only in exceptional cases, the appointment or renewal of contract can go beyond 70 years, if the Distinguished Scientist has been recogrized by International honer lke FRS, FNA, (Us), Field Medal, Noble Prize or equivalant awards. () Extension of tenure may be considered by an Evaluation Committee,Howto apply: The applicationnomination for the post of Distinguished Scientist with detailed biodata highighting sceentiic and transiatonal contributions in details ‘alongwith Ist of publcationsipatents ete, may be sent through email on email. ID sdofiesicres.in or by post to Director Recrutment Cell, Council of Scentifc and Industrial Research (CSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, 2, Rafi Marg, New Debi 10001 ‘A brit bic-data in the proforma given below may also be sent. ‘The last date of the receipt of applications is 18.02.2024 [Note : The Advertsement No. 02/2018 issued earl for the postion of Distinguished ‘Scienist may be treated as cancelled and withdrawn. Those who wish to be Considered forthe positon of Distinguished Scientist need to apply afresh, as per the terms of is advertisement ie, 052020. Format for Bio-Data 4. Name 2. Name of the Lab. appledinominated for 3. Area of Specialization applied!nominated fr 4, Date of Birt 5. Current Position and Address: 6. Educational Qualifaton: ‘Sl | DegreelGaricale | Year of [Rams ‘Subjects No. neil Pasa | [SUNo] From 76 Name of | Pasion held k ganization 18. Areas of Specialization 8. Honors/Awards/Recognttions received 10. Professional Afiatons: 11." _{@)Listof Research Publications including popular articles, if any (©) List of best professional outputs/outcomes in last 10 years, relevant to present field of specialization; (0) Highlights of contributions to the area of specialization, (b) Technologies developed, Licensed andlor commercialized wh deta 12, Dissertations supervises:(a) Pro. (b) Post-Graduation 18, 1-2 page summary of vision for the post applied 14, List of 5 professional referees of high repute with whom candidate has interacted inthe pas Signature ofthe Applicant Date Place * Details may be enclosed separately