Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) Faculty Recruitment (Rolling Advertisement)

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT)
Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh
(An Institute of National Importance Established under the Act of Parliament)
Advt. No. RGIPT/RBL/Rect./01/2013‐14
Faculty Recruitment (Rolling Advertisement)
The Government of India, through the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), has set
up the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Rae Bareli, U.P. on the lines of
IITs by Act 54/2007 of the Parliament of India with an empowerment to award degrees and
conduct front-end research. RGIPT is promoted by six leading Oil PSUs in India (ONGC, IOCL,
OIL, GAIL, BPCL and HPCL), in association with Oil Industrial Development Board (OIDB) and
is positioned as a World Class Institution. RGIPT has started academic course: (a) B. Tech. in
Petroleum Engineering, (b) B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering, (c) M.Tech in Petroleum
Engineering, (d) M. Tech in Chemical Engineering, (e) PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, GIS, Geo–Physics (all at Rae Bareli), (f)
MBA in Petroleum & Energy Management (currently at NOIDA). In subsequent years RGIPT will
offer more programs in the complete spectrum of hydrocarbon and energy value chain.
Applications are invited from individuals who would enjoy the excitement of setting up ‘A World
Class Education & Research Institution’. The positions are available at Professor (P), Associate
Professor(ASP), Assistant Professor in the regular cadre (AP) and Assistant Professor (on
Contract) (APC) basis. Other positions (OP) available are: Distinguished Faculty, Adjunct
Faculty, Honorary Faculty, Visiting Faculty, Joint Appointment with Industry, Faculty on
Deputation, and Faculty on Contract. These ‘other’ positions do not necessarily require a PhD,
but experience is given a big credit. Emoluments for these will be decided liberally and on a
case to case basis.
Exact requirements in different disciplines are mentioned against them using abbreviations in the
above paragraph.
Candidates, who are submitting their PhD theses and are likely to complete their defense in the
next twelve months, can also apply. If PhDs are not available, such as in Computer Science
and Engineering and Petroleum Engineering, High class Master’s Degree candidates, with
experience, may be considered on a contract basis. They will need to register for PhD within an
year.
Experience in experimental work and /or industry should be cited in details-
Engineering & Technology: Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer
(P, ASP, AP, APC) Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
(In Petroleum Engg. OP also)
Sciences (P, ASP) Physics, Chemistry, Petroleum Geology, Petroleum
Geophysics
HSS: (AP, APC) English Teaching.
Applicants should have a Doctoral Degree preferably from IITs / IISc / ISM / BHU / IIM / NIT /
Central University / TISS or equally renowned institutions in India and abroad, with an
excellent academic record along with experience in research/development/industry.
Candidates in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc should be willing to work in
areas related to petroleum and energy such as Enhanced Oil Recovery, Artificial Lift, Drilling
operations. They will be provided with requisite training in India or abroad for the purpose.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION IN VARIOUS DISCIPLINES
Chemical Engineering: Chemical Reaction Engineering, Thermodynamics, Catalysis,
Transport Phenomena, Separation Processes, Process Dynamics and Control, Simulation
and Optimization, Energy and Related Areas, Computer-aided Design, Petroleum Refining
Operations, CFD, Rheology, Process Engineering, Chemical Process Safety, Process
Intensification, Risk Analysis and Plant design.
Computer Science & Engineering: All areas of Computer Science.
Geology and Geophysics: Stratigraphy and Sedimentology, Structural Geology, Petroleum
Geology, Gravity and Magnetics, Exploration Seismology, Rock Physics, Well-Log analysis
Physics, Chemistry: All relevant areas.
Mechanical Engineering: Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Systems, Solid Mechanics, Energy
Systems, CFD, Nanotechnology, Solar Energy and Other forms of energy.
Petroleum Engineering: Reservoir engineering, Production engineering, Drilling
engineering, Cementing and Work over Operations, Offshore Technology, Natural Gas
Engineering, Artificial Lift and Numerical Reservoir Simulation.
HSS- English Teaching
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Evidence of scholarly publications of research papers from PhD thesis in peer
reviewed international journals is a vital requirement. Please mark such
publications in your list of publications with a note (PhD work) at the end of the
citation. For those applying for positions higher than Asstt. Prof., evidence of having
obtained substantial research grants, guiding thesis of post-graduate students, and
independent research (beyond the publications from PhD thesis) published in peer
reviewed international journals are vital requirements. These requirements
may be waived for those from industry and appointed on
contractual basis.
Cadre
Professor
PhD degree (or Fellowship for MBA faculty) with first class (or 7 out of 10 GPA) at
the preceding degree with consistently good academic record in the appropriate
branch of Engineering/ Technology/Applied Science/Management (or other relevant
Management related disciplines) as the case may be, with a minimum of 10 years
post-PhD experience in teaching/industry/research, out of which a minimum of 4
years must be at the level of Associate Professor and/or equivalent senior level
position comparable to that of Associate Professor.
Associate Professor
Same as that of Professor except that the prescribed experience should be a
minimum of 6 years after PhD in teaching/research/industry out of which at least 3
years must be at the level of Assistant Professor and/or equivalent senior level
position comparable to that of an Assistant Professor.
Assistant Professor
Same as that of Professor except that the prescribed experience should be
minimum of 3 years in teaching/research/industry after PhD
Assistant Professor
(On contract)
Same as that of Assistant Professor with less than 3 years of relevant Post-
PhD Experience.
The details of pay band and grade pay are given below (as per IIT Pay Scales):
Post
Pay Band Minimum
Pay fixed Grade Pay
Professor 37400-67000 48000.00 10500.00
Associate Professor
37400-67000 42800.00 9500.00
Assistant Professor 15600-39100 30000.00 8000.00
Assistant Professor (on
Contract)
15600-39100 20140.00 6000.00
(Minimum Pay+AGP=Basic Pay)
Pay of Assistant Professor (On Contract): Initially PB3: Rs. 15600-39100 with seven
non- compounded advance increments. (Minimum Basic + AGP: Rs.20140+Rs.6000).
After completion of one year the AGP will be increased to Rs. 7000).
The pay carries all other allowances as admissible to a Central Government
employee stationed at Rae Bareli. The fringe benefits, such as HRA, LTC, medical reimbursement,
education allowance for children, contribution towards Pension
Scheme (CPF), reimbursement of telephone bills, book grants, initiation seed
money for research (On BOG Approval), financial support towards national and
international conferences etc. shall be permitted as per the Institute norms.
Application Form:
The form duly filled should be sent only by post or electronic mail (e-mail) at the address given
below. A hard copy can also be sent but it should conform to the format specified in the
application form. The applications should be sent in an A-4 size envelope super scribed as
‘Application f or the Post of ……..in RGIPT’. Applications received up to 25th November 2013
will be considered for the first phase of recruitment.
(However this is a Rolling Advertisement. Hence, applicants can send their application at
any time and depending upon RGIPT needs and availability of suitable candidates,
interviews will be conducted periodically)
Registrar,
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology,
Ratapur Chowk, Rae Bareli – 229316 (U.P), INDIA
Phone: +91-535-2211666, Fax: +91-535-2211888
E mail: faculty.rgipt@gmail.com
Notes and Guidance for application procedure:
Experience in the domain areas of the RGIPT is desired. The domain areas include all
aspects of Petroleum (Oil & Gas) upstream, midstream and downstream, nonconventional
energy sources.
List your proposed, ongoing and completed research projects.
Write a short paragraph on the teaching philosophy and strategy you plan to pursue.
List national and international conferences you have attended and your role in them.
If physically challenged, please provide all the details with relevant certificates. The
faculty and staff positions call for training at the operating oil production units, on shore
and offshore, and refineries for all disciplines.
It should be noted that the mere possession of minimum qualifications does not entitle a
candidate to be called for interview. The Institute may restrict the number of such
candidates to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications and experience, which
may be higher than the essential qualifications prescribed here in above.
Attempt will be made to invite each short-listed candidate for a day’s visit to deliver a
seminar and discuss teaching and research plans. AC Train fare (up to 2nod Class) will
be paid.
All positions are open to Indian Nationals, NRIs (as per Government regulations).
All positions are also open to foreign nationals on a contractual basis that can be
renewed with mutual consent. Government of India approval and visa regulations will
apply.
Institute reserves the rights to fill or not to fill any or all the posts advertised.
The selection committee at its discretion may relax the minimum requirements in case
of outstanding candidates for each of the posts advertised.
We have very liberal rules related t o Exchange visits with other institutions,
Sabbatical and consultancy, e t c . A very strong research ambiance is planned
along wi th nat ional a n d international conferences.
Higher initial pay to exceptionally qualified and deserving candidates may be
considered.
Candidates in India, if invited, have to personally appear for interview, while those
abroad may be interviewed by audio/video link. Candidates invited for interview shall be
paid Economy Class air fare within India from place of duty/residence or the nearest
airport to city of interview and back by the shortest route. No taxi fare or board and
lodge will be provided.
Applicants who are employed in Government, Semi-Government Organizations or
Institutions should send their applications through proper channel else they will be
required to produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of
interview.
RGIPT provides ample opportunities for both fundamental and applied research,
development and consulting. The funding for R&D will, to a significant extent, be
from Oil and Gas companies, MoPNG and the usual funding agencies like DST,
CSIR as well as Global Foundations and International Agencies. A Substantial initial
grant for R&D would be provided by RGIPT on approval by B.O.G.. We would
specially encourage joint research with other colleagues at RGIPT and other institutions
nationally and internationally.
Summary Sheet for RGIPT Faculty application
(Summary Sheet to be duly filled and attached on the top of the Application Form by applicant)
Post Applied for: Subject/Department:
Name
Gender Marital
Status
Nationality
SC/ST/OBC/PH/
General
Date of Birth
Communication
Address
e-mail(s)
Phone No./Mobile
No.
Fax No.
Current
Job/Affiliation
Total Salary
Basic Salary
Academic Record
Qualification Name of
Degree
Name
of
College
& its
location
College is
Government
run or
Private
Degree
done Full
time
attendance,
Part time or
Distance
Education
University/
Board
Discipline Year of
Passing
CGPA/
Percentage
Div.
Secondary
(10+2)/Senior
Secondary
Bachelors
Masters
M. Phil./MBA
Ph.D./D. Phil
Any Other
Ph.D. Thesis Title (For candidates
holding/ doing Ph.D.)with year of
award and awarding institute
No. of Papers Published in journals (a)
International
(b) National
No. of Papers Presented in
Conferences
No. of Papers Published based on
Ph.D. Thesis
(a)
International (b) National
(a)
International (b) National
List of three of your most important
publications
Employment
Record
Organization/
University
Give below the details of current and two immediate past employments (if any)
Emoluments
From To Designation Academic/ Industrial (Gross/Basic)
Teaching experience (no. of years),
also mention if full time or as teaching
assistant
If you have earlier applied to RGIPT,
give year
Research Interests (Only key words):
Research activity (Select whichever
applicable) :
Upstream/Downstream/Non
Conventional energy/Renewable
energy/Others:
If any research project grant: Give
details PI/Co-PI, Amount, Funding
agency, time duration and if
transferable
No. of conferences/workshops
organized
Key words for domain specific
research planned at RGIPT
Any case of indiscipline/crime
reported or pending in court
Extra Curricular activities-Sports,
NCC, NSS etc.
Check list for application enclosures (Tick mark, if attached)
Write-up of research underway
Research project planned at RGIPT
Copy of Mark sheet/Certificate of academic
qualifications
Synopsis of Master's Thesis
Synopsis of Ph.D. Thesis
Teaching Philosophy
Category certificate, if applicable
Copy of passport/Voter identity/PAN card
Copy of 5 important publications
Application Form
To,
Registrar,
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology,
Ratapur Chowk,
Rae Bareli – 229316 (U.P)
Advertisement No. :_________
Affix a recent passport
size photograph duly
attested by the
candidate
(Please fill in your own handwriting, Use extra sheets if necessary)
Application No:
(To be filled by Office)
Post Applied for:
1. Name:
(Dr. /Prof. /Mr. / Ms.) (Surname) (Middle) (First)
2. Father’s/ Husband’s Name
3. Date of Birth 4. Nationality 5. Sex
6. Present Position (Designation, Organization and Total Emoluments)
7. Salary/Total Emoluments Expected at RGIPT, Rae Bareli, U.P.
8. Area of Specialization: Current Area of Research:
9. Marital Status: Married / Single
10. Do you belong to SC/ST/OBC Category? (If yes, pls. specify. If not, write’ Unreserved’):
11. Address for Communication:
Phone (with STD Code):
Mobile No.:
E-mail:
12. Have you ever been convicted by court of law or Is there any criminal case/disciplinary
action/ vigilance enquiry pending against you? If yes, please specify
13. Educational/Professional Qualifications (from Class X onwards)
(Please attach attested copies of certificates and mark sheets):
Academic Record
Qualification Name of
Degree
Name
of
College
& its
location
College is
Government
run or Private
Degree
done Full
time
attendance,
Part time or
Distance
Education
University/
Board
Discipline Year of
Passing
CGPA/
Percentage
Div.
Secondary
(10+2)/Senior
Secondary
Bachelors
Masters
M. Phil./MBA
Ph.D./D. Phil
Any Other
14. Details of employment in reverse chronological order:
(Please attach proof of experience, attach extra sheet if required):
Period of
Employment
Period of
each
employment
in year/
month
Designation Name
and
address
of
Employer
Scale of
Pay and
Basic
pay/
Gross
Pay
Brief Description of
Duties/
Responsibilities
From To
15. Referees: (Please mention the name of your PhD Supervisor)
Name : Name :
Designation: Designation:
Address : Address :
Email : Email :
Phone No : Phone No :
Fax : Fax :
16. Details of family members (please indicate who are presently dependent upon you):
Relation Name & Age Dependent Current Occupation
(Working/Studying)
Suffering
from any
disease?
Give details if you or any of your
dependents suffering from any
of the following aliments: (a)
Hypertension (b) Diabetes (c)
Heart disease (d) STD/ISD,
(e)AIDS (f)Infectious Skin
Disease (g) Reanl Disorder (h)
Thalassaemia or (i) Br. Asthma?
Self Self Yes/No Smoking ( Yes/ No )
Other ailments(Pls. specify):
Father Yes/No Yes/No
Mother Yes/No Yes/No
Wife Yes/No Yes/No
Son(s) Yes/No Yes/No
Daughter(s) Yes/No Yes/No
Others
For items 17 through 23 use separate sheets for each sub-heading in the format indicated. All
annexures should be consecutively arranged and must bear your name and signature.
17. Previous Experience (in reverse chronological order)
A. Research Experience (excluding research done for M. Tech/Ph.D. Degrees)
Duration Organization Area(s)
B1. Teaching Experience
Duration Organization Area(s)
B2 .Courses Taught
Course No. & title Level (UG/PG) Number of Times Developed by you?
C. Thesis (M. Tech/Ph.D.) Supervision (at all the organizations that you have worked with)
S. No. Name Year of Completion Title of Thesis Co-guides (if any)
D. Sponsored Projects
Period Sponsoring Organization Title of Project Amount of Grant Co-Investigators (if any)
E. Consultancy
Period Organization Nature of Work Co-Investigators (if any)
F. Industrial Experience
Period Organization Title of Project and Nature of Work Co-guides (if any)
G. Administrative Experience
Period Organization Nature of Responsibility Designation
18. Publications (Enclose reprint of the best papers (about five) in your judgment)
A. Papers in Referred Journals (List those published and accepted separately)
S. No. Author(s) Year Title Complete Reference of Journal
B. Papers published in Conference Proceedings
S. No. Author(s) Year Title Name and Place of Conference
C. Papers Presented in Conferences But Not Published
S. No. Author(s) Year Title Publisher
D. Books (List those published and in press separately)
S. No. Name Year of Completion Title of Thesis Co-guides (if any)
19. Awards and Recognitions.
20. Any Other Relevant Information.
21. Names and Addresses including Email, Fax, Tel. No., of at least three professional referees (at
least one of them should be familiar with your recent work). Mention how each one knows
you.
22. Please write separately the highlights of your professional work during the last three years.
23.If applying from abroad, please mention your visa history from beginning to present;
also mention whether you have applied for US green card.
Note: A separate list of enclosures item-wise with page numbers should precede the enclosures.
DECLARATION
I, , hereby declare that all the details submitted above are true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
Date: (Signature of applicant)
Place:
Enclosures (Please list the documents attached):