Faculty Recruitment 2020 notification announced by Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – Project Associate Jobs. Eligible candidates may apply within 31st May 2020.
Hiring Organization: Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar
Organization Profile: The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar strives to offer the best undergraduate and graduate education in India with unmatched innovations in curriculum. The institute promotes critical thinking and an appreciation of the interdisciplinary character of knowledge, with an emphasis on the liberal arts, project oriented learning, compulsory courses in design and the life sciences, diversity and globalization. The five-week immersion Foundation Programme for all new undergraduate students was recognized with the World Education Award 2013 by the World Education Summit for innovations in engineering education. Nearly a quarter of its undergraduate students receive study abroad experience during their academic career. IIT Gandhinagar is committed to promoting excellence in science, technology, as well as the humanities and social sciences and to the development of rounded and nuanced minds
Job Title: Senior Project Associate
Project Title: History of Mathematics in India (HoMI)
Duration: 3 years
Qualification: Candidate must have First Class Masters in Library & Information Science (M.L.IS.c) or equivalent degree from a recognized university with a consistent good academic record. Should have a valid score of UGC NET/JRF. Two to three years of demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing and managing special collections, creating digital repository and management of an entire range of Life Cycle of Digital Library Materials. Candidates having expertise in using hardware infrastructure, including scanners & OCRS and open-source software tools (e.g DSpace, Greenstone) in creating and managing digital content will be preferred. Expertise in writing annotations and abstracts will be an added advantage.
Desirable:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation & Networking
- Certificate Course in Archives & Special Collection
- Some managerial skills
- Basic knowledge of Sanskrit and Mathematics
- Good written and oral communication skills
Pay Scale: 50,000–60,000 Per Month (Consolidated)
Apply Mode: Email
How To Apply: Interested candidates should send their application along with their latest résumé through email to Prof. Michel Danino, Visiting Professor and Project Investigator, HoMI Project, IIT Gandhinagar. A brief write-up (one para each) on your relevant experience and your motivation to apply for this position must be sent with your résumé in a single file. Candidates are also requested to give at least two references with their contact details.
Email ID: [email protected]
Reference: Official Advertisement