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Institute of Forensic Science in Lucknow (UPSIFS) Invites Applications for Top-Tier Faculty Positions
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences (UPSIFS), affiliated with the National Forensic Science University in Ahmedabad, has announced the opening of applications for multiple positions within the institute. The positions range across various academic and administrative roles, reflecting the diverse needs and ambitions of this rapidly expanding forensic hub.
Recruitments for the Following Roles:
– Professor
– Associate Professor
– Assistant Professor
– Assistant Registrar
– Scientific Officer
UP State Institute of Forensic Sciences (UPSIFS) is looking for individuals who have demonstrated expertise in fields critical to the institute’s focus on forensic science, including specializations within forensic science, legal studies, and a technical acumen in computer science.
Dr GK Goswami, IPS, Serves as The Founder Director of the Institute
UPSIFS, which has established itself as a hub of learning and research under the dynamic leadership of Dr. G.K. Goswami, the institute’s Founder Director. Dr. Goswami, a 1997 Batch IPS officer of the U.P. Cadre, has an array of qualifications such as M.Sc., LL.M., and dual Ph.D.s in Medicinal Chemistry and Law. His achievements include the prestigious Fulbright fellowship, and he has been decorated with the Police Medal for Gallantry (Highest national award for Police Forces) three times.
1st Batch of Six PGD-Cyber Security students selected by Velong Enterprises, China in the 1st UPSIFS Campus Placement. Upon successful completion of internship, they will be regularised and be placed in China.
Visa under process.
First placement: International!#UPSIFSPlacements pic.twitter.com/n2fMnBa3QL— UPSIFS (@upsifsUp) April 18, 2024
Inauguration by Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
In a noteworthy inauguration event held on the 1st of August, 2021, the institute was launched by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah and was graced by the presence of Yogi Adityanath, a testament to the high regard in which the institute is held at the highest levels of governance.
UPSIFS Launches a Recruitment Drive
Five-year Flagship BSc LLB (Forensic Science) degree program
UPSIFS has been gearing up to introduce an integrated five-year BSc LLB (Forensic Science) degree program. This program is designed to provide an interdisciplinary education bridging the gap between forensic science and legal studies. It also runs a PG Diploma in Cyber Security and a PG Diploma in DNA Forensics.
Deadline of 15th May 2024
Interested candidates looking to be a part of this transformative journey in forensic science education and research can apply by the deadline of 15th May 2024. For more details and to submit applications, candidates can visit the institute’s recruitment page at [https://upsifs.org/recruitment.php](https://upsifs.org/recruitment.php) or contact the institute directly via email or phone.
This development is not just a stride forward for UPSIFS but also a significant leap for the state of Uttar Pradesh and India at large, strengthening the nation’s capabilities in forensic sciences, a field that is critical in the pursuit of justice and the maintenance of law and order.