Job Opportunity at Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam: The Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) in Visakhapatnam invites applications for the position of Project Assistant under a prestigious ONGC Energy Center Trust (OECT) funded research project. This project focuses on the Development and Performance Evaluation of In-situ Microbial Flooding Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Process aimed at improving oil recovery efficiency in challenging reservoir conditions.
The selected candidates will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in microbiology or petroleum engineering, contribute to impactful scientific work, and develop their technical expertise. The project is an 18-month tenure, with a consolidated fellowship of ₹29,500/- including HRA.
Candidates who meet the essential qualifications and are eager to contribute to this innovative project are encouraged to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be notified about the interview details via email. The position is purely temporary and will be co-terminus with the project.
Project Assistant Job Opportunity at Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) for MSc Biotechnology/Microbiology
| Position Title | Project Assistant |
|---|---|
| Number of Positions | 02 |
| Project Title | Development and Performance Evaluation of In-situ Microbial Flooding EOR Process to Improve Oil Recovery Efficiency in Harsher Reservoir Conditions |
| Principal Investigator (PI) | Dr. Sivasankar P |
| Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) | Dr. Polamarasetty Aparoy |
| Tenure of the Project | 18 Months (till 5th Feb 2026) |
| Job Description | – Conduct experiments in Microbiology or Petroleum Engineering – Prepare reports and presentations on research findings |
| Essential Qualifications | B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Microbiology, or any stream of Life Sciences OR B.Tech/M.Tech in Petroleum Engineering |
| Desirable Qualifications | – Relevant experience in microbiology or petroleum engineering – Knowledge of any programming language for petroleum engineering candidates |
| Age Limit | 35 years (age relaxation as per GOI norms) |
| Fellowship | ₹29,500/- including HRA |
| Initial Appointment Duration | 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance |
| Application Deadline | 16th August 2024, 5:30 PM |
| How to Apply | Eligible candidates must email their application with self-attested certificates to “project.ongc@iipe.ac.in” with the subject line “ONGC – PA -<Name of Candidate>” before the deadline |
General Terms and Conditions
- Scrutiny/Selection committee of IIPE Visakhapatnam reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for short-listing of eligible candidates.
- Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on merit and experience of the available candidates. Short-listed candidates will be notified for interview and decision of selection committee will be final.
- The date and time of interview will be informed by email to candidates and hence a valid email ID should be provided by the candidate in the application.
- Qualification should be from a recognised University. Mere fulfilling of essential qualification does not guarantee for interview call or selection.
- Eligibility and age will be considered as on the last date of application.
- Candidates should furnish original certificates at the time of interview & joining.
- The post to be filled up only on purely temporary basis and is co-terminus with the project.
- The appointment can be terminated with one-month notice or one-month salary from either side without assigning any reason.
- The appointment against this post is temporary and the incumbent selected shall have no claim for terminal benefits / regular appointment under institute or contention of her/his in any other project.
- Benefits of provident fund, CCA, TA/DA, Medical benefits etc. are not applicable.
- No TA/DA shall be paid to attend interview or joining post and candidates should have make her/his own arrangement for stay for interview/joining.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification and disciplinary action.
- Selected candidates are required to take insurance to cover medical treatment for self and accident insurance for self. This insurance cover must be maintained by the candidates during the entire period of employment under the project, failing which salary will not be released.
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