SENIOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE @ INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR

Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, Gujarat

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SENIOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE (in Library & Information Science)

Applications are invited for a post of Senior Project Associate (on contract basis) for a

major project on “History of Mathematics in India” (HoMI), undertaken by IIT

Gandhinagar for a period of three years. The project will document, research and

propagate India’s contributions to mathematics from ancient to recent times.

Name of post: Senior Project Associate

Number of Posts: One

Duration of Appointment: One year (extendable up to 3 years based on performance)

Consolidated Monthly Pay: 50,000–60,000 Per Month (Consolidated)

Age Limit: Not more than 35 years

Qualification & Experience:

 Essential:

Candidate must have First Class Masters in Library & Information Science (M.L.IS.c)

or equivalent degree from a recognized university with consistent good academic

record. Should have 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 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

Job Description:

The Senior Project Associate will be a part of a small dedicated team of staff and

renowned scholars in the field of history of mathematics. He / she will be required to help

collect and organize information sources relevant to the project so as to develop and

manage a special collection of resources in both print & digital, published & unpublished,

which will become a digital repository catering to the needs of scholars, researchers and

advanced students. This would require knowledge of relevant and quality resources,

search tools, and expertise in searching, selecting evaluating and creating entries for each

resource with annotations. The Senior Project Associate should be highly motivated,

result-oriented and keen to learn new information and technology skills. Once created and

launched, the special collection and digital repository should become a major source for

disseminating the information on the project’s core activities.

Besides, the Senior Project Associate would be expected to assist in coordinating meetings

and events (such as workshops and conferences), whether online or not, and in liaising

with IITGN faculty and other experts in India and abroad.

Application Procedure:

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, micheldanino@iitgn.ac.in. 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.

Deadline for application: The last date for application is May 31, 2020.

Mode of Selection:

The shortlisted candidates will be initially interviewed over Skype. The final selection of

candidates will require an interview in person (details to be announced later).

Any queries relating to this position may be addressed to Prof. Michel Danino, contact

details above.

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