BSc/MSc & PhD Life Sciences Project Posts Vacant @ ICMR-NIV

ICMR- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF VIROLOGY 20-A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Post Box No.11, Pune 411 001

Walk in Interview/Written Test Advt. No. 04/2018-19

Following vacancies would be filled purely on temporary basis under Non-Institutional adhoc extra-mural projects through Walk-in Interview/written test: Date of interview/test [For the posts at Sr.No.01 to 03]: 26.10.2018 Place of interview/test [For the posts at Sr.No.01 to 03]: National Institute of Virology, 20A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Camp, Pune 411001. Phone: +91-20-26006290, 26006202 Date of interview/test [For the post at Sr.No.04]: 02.11.2018 Place of interview/test [For the post at Sr.No.04]: National Institute of Virology, Mumbai Unit [Formerly, Enterovirus Research Center], Haffkine Institute Compound, Acharya Donde Marge, Parel, Mumbai 400 012. Phone: +91-22-24134130, 24125309 Note: Candidates should report for verification of documents between 9:00 -10:00 hours.

The Interview may continue till late evening depending upon the number of candidates appearing.

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Post

No. of Vacancies 01 (UR)

1

Project Scientist B (Medical)

2

Project Research Associate-I

01 (UR)

3

Project Staff Nurse

01 (UR)

4

Project Technical Assistant (Lab)

01 (UR)

Project Japanese encephalitis epidemiology in central part of India enhanced sentinel surveillance for etiological contribution and burden following vaccination Maharashtra and Telangana Use of Lipid Nanoparticles for effective delivery of siRNA against Chikungunya virus (DST Nano Mission Project) Strengthening/Promoting evidence based advocacy for influenza prevention and control in India Strengthening DHR/ICMR VRDLs for laboratory confirmation of outbreaks including measles and rubella

Place of interview NIV, Pune

Same as above Same as above NIV, Mumbai

Detailed advertisement is available on our websites at www.niv.co.in and www.icmr.nic.in.

Candidates are requested to appear for the interview/test with all documents in original with one set of self attested photocopies and duly filled in application form in the prescribed format and a recent photograph. No TA / DA will be paid for attending the interview/test.

ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune Details of educational qualification and other requirements are as follows.

Essential Qualification

Desirable

Age Limit

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Post

Emoluments

1

Project Scientist B [Medical]

Rs.61,000/- + HRA

MBBS Degree with MD in PSM/MPH/Microbiology with Two Years experience.

1. Diploma in Public Health 2. Experience in Project Management.

3. Knowledge of computer applications

35 Years

2

Project Research Associate – I

Rs.36,000/- + HRA

Ph.D. in Life Sciences

40 Years

3

Project Staff Nurse

Rs. 31,500/-

Diploma in Nursing OR Midwifery (GNM) or equivalent and registered Nurse or ANM with State Nursing Council

4

Project Technical Assistant (Lab)

Rs. 31,000/-

Graduate (three years degree) in Life Science subjects from a recognized university with three years work experience or Master’s degree in the above subjects.

1. Experience in Cell Culture and related techniques 2. Experience in handling of small laboratory animals 3. Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques including clothing and real time PCR 4. Experience in Histopathology 1. B. Sc. Nursing 2. Work experience in blood draw 3. To keep clinical record 4. Experience in collection of oropharyngeal / nasal swabs 1. Laboratory experience in Molecular Biology/Tissue culture techniques/Bioinformatics, Virological techniques, Serology, handling infectious agents and fieldwork.

2. Knowledge of computer applications and data management.

30 Years

30 Years

Work requirements for the post of Project Scientist B (Medical) are as under: i) To help the Project Investigators in activities for clinical / field epidemiological investigations, surveys, research work ii) Visit frequently to sites, field and hospitals for investigations for data collection and monitoring / supervision iii) Coordination and supervision of project activities at various hospital sites in Maharashtra and Telangana states iv) Supervise and coordinate laboratory testing on all clinical specimens for etiological testing. v) Any other clinical, field and laboratory work assigned by project investigators as and when necessary General Terms and conditions: 1. Number of vacancies may vary. The project appointment shall be temporary for shorter duration and co-terminus with the project deadline.

2. Staff/Fellows cannot be permitted to register for Ph.D., due to time constraints.

3. These positions are meant for temporary extramural projects for appointment purely on temporary contract basis for three/six months initially and extendable upon performance evaluation and duration of the project.

4. Payment of salary/stipend/consolidated emoluments to the project staff shall be subject to availability of funds from funding agency of the project.

5. Age relaxation against post earmarked for reserved candidates will be as per Govt. of India norms. No relaxation against UR vacancies.

6. Reserved category candidates must produce their caste Validity certificate. OBC candidates must possess a latest valid non-creamy layer certificate.

7. Qualification & experience should be in relevant discipline/field and from an Institution of repute. Experience should have been gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification.

8. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee the selection.

9. Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department / Organizations are not eligible to apply.

10. Stipend/consolidated salary of the project positions may vary from time to time 11. Separate application should be submitted for each post/ reservation.

12. No TA DA will be paid and candidate has to arrange transport/accommodation themselves for written test/interview.

13. Director, NIV reserves rights to consider or reject any application/candidature.

14. Submission of wrong or false information during the process of selection shall disqualify the candidature at any stage.

15. Appointment on project mode is purely temporary and candidates shall have no claim for regular appointment either in NIV or ICMR or any organization of Govt. of India.

16. The Project Investigator/Appointing authority reserves the right to terminate the project staff even during the agreed contract period or extended contract period without assigning any reason.

17. Leave shall be as per the Institutional policy for project staff.

18. NIV reserves the right to cancel/modify the recruitment process at any time, during the process, at its discretion.

19. The decision of the Director, NIV will be final and binding.

20. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

Applications received through email or any other mode of correspondence will not be entertained. Interested candidates must attend personally for interview/test on the above prescribed date with all the relevant documents in original in proof of their date of birth, educational qualifications, experience etc. and one set of self attested photocopies of the same, C.V. and one recent passport size colour photograph. Candidates arriving late and/or without documents will not be entertained. The Interview/test may continue till late evening or following day/s depending upon the number of candidates appearing. No accommodation can be provided for any candidate.

ICMR-National Institute of Virology BIO-DATA 1.

Name of the Post, applied for

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Name of the Project

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Name in full (IN BLOCK LETTERS)

: _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ : _________________________________

4.

Mother’s Name Father’s Name Husband’s Name

: __________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

5.

Address for Correspondence with Tel/Mobile No. E-mail ID

: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ : ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ : ________________________ Age : _________________

[SURNAME]

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Permanent Address

[NAME]

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Date of Birth (Certificate must be supported) Whether SC/ST/OBC/General

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Marital Status

: Married / Unmarried

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Educational Qualifications

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SR. NO.

11.

EXAM. PASSED

Latest photograph

[FATHER/HUSBAND]

: ________________________ Caste: ________________

(Certificates in proof of qualifications must be supported).

GRADE

YEAR OF PASSING

BOARD / UNIVERSITY

SPECIALIZATION

Work Experience (Certificates in proof of experience must be supported):

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Period From date

To date

Post held No. of Yrs

Name of Employer

Reason for leaving

No. of Mths

Note: Additional information, if any can be provided on a separate paper or on overleaf of this page.

12. If selected what period would you require joining the post: ____________________________ 14. Have you ever been declared unfit by a medical Board/Court _____Yes / No _______ for appointment in any Govt. Service?

If yes, details _________________________ I hereby declare that the particulars furnished in this form by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Furnishing of false information or suppression of facts will be disqualification and is likely to render the candidate unfit.

Date:

Signature of the candidate