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Jobs in National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM)

 National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management
Knowledge . Innovation . Outreach
Future of Global Excellence in Food Technology, Research and Management 

(DATED : 30 APRIL-2011) 

Recruitment Advertisement for faculty positions IN NIFTEM

NIFTEM requires a highly competent and committed faculty to build core competencies for imparting state-of-the-art education, facilitating the process of teaching world class professional and technical education in the domain of Food Science & Technology.

About the niftem/ mofpi Institute:

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MANAGEMENT (NIFTEM) is being set up as apex world class institute of global standards in Food Science & Technology. It is an autonomous Institution under the aegis of MOFPI which is conceptualized to operate as a powerhouse of global knowledge economy for the food processing sector.
The Institute will cater to the needs of entrepreneurs, industry, exporters, policy makers, the government and the existing institutions in the area of Food Processing sector. The Institute shall nurture and promote synergy between teaching and research to ensure creation of a quality Institute.
NIFTEM proposes to establish research and education base far beyond the Food Technology realm encompassing an entire ecosystem around related disciplines.
The ` 600 Crore, NIFTEM project located in a 100 Acre sprawling Campus located in Kundli, Dist. Sonepat, Haryana houses a multi level 5,650 Sqmt state -of- the- art Central Library , teaching & research laboratories in 9,500Sqm, auditorium, Seminar halls and Class rooms . Ultra modern computing facilities will be extended with a high bandwidth, high speed network. Entire Campus will be wi-fi enabled with Videoconferencing facilitating virtual classrooms and webinars.
The Campus will have residential apartments for faculty and staff, neighborhood facilities- Bank, Post Office, Shopping Center, Food Courts etc and Recreation facilities- Gymnasium, Health Club, amphitheatre etc.
The focus areas of the Institute include- Research, Education, Extension and outreach, Technology & Enterprise incubation, Skill Development and Consultancy services.

NIFTEM invites applications from the Indian Nationals with an established record of independent, high quality research and commitment to teaching and research for the faculty positions in the Departments of:

S.No Department Area of Specialization 1 Basic and Applied Science  Chemistry/Biochemistry/Food Chemistry  Physics  Microbiology/Food Microbiology  Computer Science 2
Food Business Management & Entrepreneurship Development
 Agribusiness Management & Allied Strategy & Management Disciplines
 Entrepreneurship Development
 Communication & Language Skills 3 Food Science & Technology  Technology of Animal Foods  Technology of Plant Foods  Food Science & technology  Nutrition  Food Enterprise Incubator  Food Testing Lab & Toxicology 4
Engineering
 Food Engineering
 Bio-process Engineering
 Chemical Engineering
 Mechanical Engineering
 Electrical Engineering
 Electronics Engineering
 Engineering Graphics & Workshop Practices
 Packaging 5 Agriculture and Environmental Science  Agriculture  Agriculture Extension  Environmental Science & Energy

Open Faculty positions in the Institute: S.No Faculty Position No. of Posts Departments 1. Professor 5  Food Science & Technology (Area of Specialization : Technology of Animal Foods ; Technology of Plant Foods ; Food Science & technology ; Nutrition ; Food Enterprise Incubator ; Food Testing Lab &Toxicology.)  Engineering (Area of Specialization : Food Engineering ; Bio-process Engineering ; Chemical Engineering ; Mechanical Engineering ; Electrical Engineering ; Electronics Engineering ; Engineering Graphics & Workshop Practices ; Packaging .) 2 Associate Professor 3  Basic and Applied Science (Area of Specialization : Chemistry/Biochemistry/ Food Chemistry; Physics; Microbiology/Food Microbiology; Computer Science.)  Engineering (Area of Specialization : Food Engineering ; Bio-process Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering ; Electrical Engineering ; Electronics Engineering; Engineering Graphics & Workshop Practices; Packaging. 3 Assistant Professor 5  Basic and Applied Science (Area of Specialization : Chemistry/Biochemistry/ Food Chemistry; Physics; Microbiology/Food Microbiology; Computer Science.)  Food Science & Technology (Area of Specialization : Technology of Animal Foods ; Technology of Plant Foods ; Food Science & technology ;
Nutrition ; Food Enterprise Incubator ;  Food Testing Lab & Toxicology.)  Food Business Management & Entrepreneurship Development (Area of Specialization : Agribusiness Management & Allied Strategy & Management Disciplines ; Entrepreneurship Development ; Communication & Language Skills.)  Engineering (Area of Specialization : Food Engineering ; Bio-process Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering ; Electrical Engineering ; Electronics Engineering; Engineering Graphics & Workshop Practices; Packaging. )  Agriculture and Environmental Science (Area of Specialization : Agriculture ; Agriculture Extension ; Environmental Science & Energy.)


Qualification & Experience:
S.No
Position
Qualification & Experience and Age
1 Professor 1. An eminent scholar with Ph.D qualification and published work of high quality actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with a minimum of 10 publications as books and /or research/ policy papers in indexed/ISBN/ISSN numbered journals and as ISBN/ISSN numbered books. 2. A minimum of 10 years teaching experience in university/college, and/or experience in research at the University/National Level institutions, including experience of guiding candidates for research at doctoral level. 3. Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses and technology- dedicated teaching learning process. 4. A satisfactory score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) system developed by UGC. Upper Age Limit: 60years 2 Associate Professor 1. Good academic record with a Ph.D degree in the concerned or allied disciplines. 2. 55% of the marks or equivalent grade wherever grading system is followed at the Master’s degree level. 3. A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and/ or of research in a regular position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University/ College/ or Acredited Research Institution with evidence of published work with a minimum of 5 publications as books and/or research/policy papers in indexed/ISBN/ISSN numbered journals and as ISBN/ISSN numbered books. 4. Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology-medicated teaching learning process with evidence of having guided doctoral candidates and research students. 5. Satisfactory score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) system developed by UGC. Upper Age Limit: 50years 3 Assistant Professor 1. Good academic record with atleast 55% of the marks or equivalent grade where grading system is practiced at the Master’s degree level in the relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. 2. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidates should have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC.

3. 3. Holders of PhD degrees along with those candidates who are awarded a Ph.D degree through a process of admission, registration, course work and external evaluation as have been/ may be laid down by the UGC through its regulations, and so adopted by the University shall be exempted from NET. NET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET is not conducted. Upper Age Limit: 40 years
Expectations of NIFTEM from the Faculty:
The faculty is expected to exercise a special responsibility in providing leadership and in fostering excellence in research, teaching, professional activities and policy development in the academic discipline within the school, faculty and Institute-wide, and within the community, both scholarly and general.
The faculty is expected to work within both the academic/ research and administrative requirements of the Institute, particularly in support of the Institute’s commitment to make the Institute a world class ‘Center of Excellence’ by adopting global standards in Food Science & Technology Education & Research.
SKILL BASE
The faculty is expected to-
 have a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing derived from recognized significant experience in the relevant discipline area;
 have a record of demonstrable scholarly and professional achievement in the relevant discipline;
 demonstrate academic excellence through an outstanding contribution to teaching, research and the discipline; and
 be recognized as a leading authority in the relevant discipline area.

The Faculty is expected to provide academic leadership through
 the conduct of research including, where appropriate, leadership of a large research team;
 fostering the research of other groups and individuals both within the discipline and related disciplines;
 supervision of the program of study of courses introduced from time to time and major research projects for incubation;
 development of research policy;
 an ability to promote brand building, through outreach activities leading to tieup with National and International Institutions;
 continuing personal commitment to, and achievement in, a particular scholarly area evidenced by publication in refereed journals, books, performances and other scholarly works, invitations to present keynote addresses at international meetings and to write chapters in international books, election to learned academies and other recognition such as awards, prizes and honorary degrees.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
The Faculty is expected to demonstrate an outstanding personal contribution and commitment to high quality teaching and learning through:
 the conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, Village adoption initiative sessions and Laboratory sessions and the preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars at all levels;
 consultation with students;
 marking and assessment; and
 Playing an active role in the maintenance of academic standards and in the development of educational policy and of curriculum areas within the discipline including the initiation and development of subject material.
Application Form and Instructions:
 The application form as pdf file with form fields can be downloaded from the website.
 Please send the application form after duly filling up all the fields with relevant enclosures to:
Secretary, NIFTEM Society 3rd Floor, AMDA Building. 7/6 Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi-110049.
 Please make sure to complete all fields, without leaving any fields blank.
 Make sure to clearly mention the name of the position and Department applied for.
RESEARCH
Please send separate application for each Department/Post if applying for more than one. Enclosures to accompany each application.
 Please enclose the detailed Academic Profile including the following information:
A. Details of publication/ Conference papers presented listing
- Publications/ Presentations giving chronologically:
- Names of authors, title of the papers, name of the journal/ conference, volume/proceedings, pages(from-to), year etc. (Group the above separately as referreed National Journals, Refereed International Journals, Unrefereed Journals, presented at National Conferences, presented at International Conferences etc.)
B. Awards, Patents, Prizes etc indicating:
- Nature, name of prize/award, awarded by, awarded for, year of award
- Name of the patent, year and details about the patent, etc.
C. Research guidance (Ph.D./M.S./M.Tech., only those awarded) listing:
- Research degree, name of the scholar, title of thesis, year of award, co-guide,
If any, etc.
D. Role in and details of research / consultancy projects carried out, listing:
- Title of the project, duration, sponsor, value, co-investigators, if any, etc.
E. Other Activities like:
- Text books and Monographs written with details,
- Continuing education programs / conferences organized (as an organizer or co-organiser) etc.
F. Any other relevant but brief information on your academic standing.
 Enclose reprints of THREE best papers published.
Details regarding various departments, Academic Programmes and areas of research can be known from the website- www.niftem.ac.in

Scale of Pay:
The scale of pay is as follows:
Position Scale of pay
Professor
37,400 – 67,000 + AGP of 10, 000
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
15,600 – 39,100 + AGP of 6,000
The last pay drawn shall however be protected as per extant rules & guidelines.
Advance increments can also be considered in cases of outstanding merit and higher experience. Persons joining on same grade will also be considered for grant of advance increment depending upon their experience.
Age of Superannuation: 65 years.
NIFTEM extends the following support for Professional Advancement of Faculty:
 Faculty shall have full freedom to structure the pedagogy including its delivery within the broad parameters of the programme curriculum and objectives set by the Institute.
 Faculty shall have freedom in research and in the publication of results arising out of research.
 Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) will be followed as per UGC norms.
 Startup Grant upto `20 Lakhs for carrying out research project of 3 years duration. Grant can be enhanced for Experimental Research. Besides, separate substantial grant is earmarked for equipment related to research.
 Reimbursement of membership fee for Professional bodies.
 The Institute encourages exposure of Faculty to the International academic seminars and conferences. Reimbursement of expenses for attending National/ International Conferences as per laid out norms in this regard.
 Facilities for Research and Development activities exist in all the Departments. These are being continuously modernized with contemporary equipment and services. World class facilities also exist for computing.
 The Institute has a well stocked library and e- resource Center in a state of the art multi level Central Library.
 NIFTEM extends liberal book grants to the faculty to update their knowledge constantly to keep up global standards of the Institute.
 Publication of academic & research papers in reputed International journals will be duly rewarded with incentives.
 The Institute encourages interaction of the faculty with the Industry and other stakeholders of Food Processing Sector.

Accommodation: The Institute will provide residential apartments as per entitlement.
 Campus will have neighborhood facilities- Bank, Post Office, Shopping Center, Food Courts etc.
 Medical Coverage as per rules.
 Provident Fund, Gratuity and Pension benefits as per rules.
 Leave Travel Concession facility.
 Sabbatical leave and other leave as per rules.
 Transport facility for commuting to Schools etc.
 Recreation facilities- Gymnasium, Health Club, Sports facilities, amphitheatre etc.
Additional Information:
 Permanent faculty positions are open to Indian Nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and overseas citizens of India (OCI). Appointment of foreign nationals for fixed period on contract basis is permissible.
 Political and security clearance from Ministries of External Affairs and Home Affairs is necessary in every case for individuals with foreign passports.
 Reservation is applicable as per Government of India rules. Necessary certificates must be enclosed with the application form.
 Candidates employed in Government and Semi-Government Organizations, Public Undertakings, University and Educational Institutions must apply through their present employers. If they anticipate unavoidable delay in their applications being forwarded through proper channel, they may submit advance copies of their applications directly to the –
Secretary, NIFTEM Society 3rd Floor, AMDA Building. 7/6 Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi-110049.
 Candidates are requested to send their application in the prescribed format only. if applying for more than one department, kindly indicate your preference in the Application Format.
 The Institute has the right to set different as well as higher norms, while short listing, taking into the requirements of the departments. Mere fulfillment of qualification requirements does not entitle candidate to be called for interview.
 The Institute reserves the right to fill or not fill any or all the posts advertised.
The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement and other academic achievements.
 The invitation to candidate for interview merely indicates that it is felt that he/she with others may be suitable for the post and conveys no assurance whatsoever that he/she will be recommended or selected or his/her conditions specified in the application will be accepted.
 The Institute reserves the right to screen and call only such candidates as are found Prima facie suitable for being considered by the Selection Committee. Thus, just fulfilling the prescribed conditions would not entitle one to be called for interview.
 No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding reason for not being called for interview / outcome of interview.
 The Institute may consider candidates whose area of specialization lie outside those stated herein, provided these persons have an outstanding record.
 Outstation candidates called for personal interview will be paid TA as per journey by the shortest route as per entitled class.
 The candidate is responsible for the correctness of the information provided in the application.
 If it is found at a later date that any information given in the application is incorrect / false the candidature / appointment is liable to be cancelled / terminated.
Other benefits & facilities:
37,400 – 67,000 + AGP of 9,000





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