BSc/MSc & PhD Life Sciences Project Research Jobs @ National Institute of Virology

ICMR- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF VIROLOGY 20-A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Post Box No.11, Pune 411 001 Walk in Interview/Written Test Advt. No. 05/2018-19 Following positions would be filled up purely on temporary contract basis for our ad-hoc research projects through Walk-in Interview/written test.

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Post

No. of Vacancies 01-UR

1

Project Scientist-B (Medical)

2

Project Scientist-B (NonMedical)

01-UR

3

Project Research Associate-I

02-UR

4

5

Project Technical Assistant

Project Technician III

04 (02-OBC, 02-UR)

02-UR

6

Project Technician I

02-UR

7

Project Technician III

01-UR

Project Japanese encephalitis epidemiology in central part of India enhanced sentinel surveillance for etiological contribution and burden following vaccination in Maharashtra and Telangana Strengthening/promoting evidence-based advocacy for influenza prevention and control in India (INSPIRE-II) 1. Health Technology Assessment study on RT-PCR for H1N1 in India [Duration of this study would be eight months, approx.]

2. Identification, Characterization and Validation of Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibodies against Hepatitis E Virus – SERB (DST) 1. Monitoring of dengue and Chikungunya viruses circulating in India for changes in the serotypes, genotype and lineages utilizing Viral Research & Diagnostic Laboratories Network [02 posts] 2. Scaling up of facilities for production of Diagnostic kits/reagent for detection of JE, Den, & Chikungunya Viruses [02 posts] 1. Establishment of facility for production of positive controls of important public health viruses for diagnostic PCRs and RT-PCRs tests for virus diagnostic laboratories 2. Antiviral susceptibility profiling of influenza virus in India Scaling up of facilities for production of Diagnostic kits/reagent for detection of JE, Den, & Chikungunya Viruses National Polio Surveillance Programme

Date of interview/test [For the posts at Sr.No.01 to 03] : Date of interview/test [For the posts at Sr.No.04 to 06] : Date of interview/test [For the posts at Sr.No.07] :

Place of interview NIV, Pune

Same as above Same as above Same as above

Same as above

Same as above Same as above

Same as above Same as above NIV, Mumbai

26 Dec 2018 28 Dec 2018 03 Jan 2019

Place of interview/test [For the posts at Sr.No.01 to 06]: National Institute of Virology, 20A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Camp, Pune 411001.

Place of interview/test [For the post at Sr.No.07]: National Institute of Virology, Mumbai Unit [Formerly, Enterovirus Research Center], Haffkine Institute Compound, Acharya Donde Marge, Parel, Mumbai 400 012.

Details of educational qualification and other requirements are as follows.

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Post

Emoluments

1

Project Scientist B [Medical]

Rs.61,000/- + HRA

2

Project Scientist B [NonMedical]

Rs.48,000/- + HRA

3

Project Research Associate – I

Rs.36,000/- + HRA

4

Project Technical Assistant

Rs. 31,000/-

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

5

Project Technician III

Rs.18,000/-

(1) 12 pass in Science subjects and (2) Two years diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician or related subject or One year DMLT plus one year experience or Two years field/laboratory experience*

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Project Technician-I

Rs. 16,000/-

Essential Qualification MBBS Degree with one year Research/Teaching experience OR MD in Microbiology/Pathology/PSM First Class Master’s Degree in Life Sciences with two years experience in related field.

OR Second Class Master’s Degree with Ph.D in relevant subject.

OR BDS/B.V.Sc. degree with one year experience.

Ph.D. in Life Sciences

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* B.Sc. degree shall be treated as 3 years experience 1. Matriculation 2. One year Certificate in the required discipline OR 3. One year Lab/Field/Clinical experience th

(12 with Science subjects shall be treated as 02 years experience)

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Project TechnicianIII [for Mumbai Unit of NIV]

Desirable

Age Limit

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

35 Years

1. Doctorate Degree in Life Sciences (Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Virology) 2. Additional Post Doctoral Research/ teaching experience in relevant subjects.

35 Years

1. Experience in cell culture and related techniques 2. Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques including cloning, expression, real time PCR, generation of phage display library 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.

(1) B.Sc. Microbiology/ Biotechnology/MLT (2) Work experience in diagnostic laboratory/Cell culture/ ELISA/PCR/ sequencing (3) Knowledge of computer application/ report preparation

40 Years [02 Years relaxation for women candidates]

1. 10 + 2 in Science.

2. Experience in Research Laboratory / field /handling blood samples, performing serological assays.

3. DMLT 4. Knowledge of computer applications

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30 Years

30 Years

25 Years

Work requirements for the Scientist position of the project entitled, “Japanese encephalitis epidemiology in central part of India enhanced sentinel surveillance for etiological contribution and burden following vaccination in Maharashtra and Telangana� are as under. In case of inadequacy of desirable candidates, the position of Project Scientist-B (Medical) may likely to be downgraded to Non-Medical, subject to approval from competent authority. 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 Interested candidates may appear for the interview/test with all documents in original in proof of their identity, date of birth, educational qualifications, experience etc. and one set of self attested photocopies of the same, C.V. and duly filled in application form in the prescribed format and a recent passport size colour photograph.

Terms and conditions: 1. Number of vacancies may vary.

2. These positions are meant for temporary extramural projects for appointment purely on temporary contract basis and co-terminus with the project.

3. Age relaxation against reserved positions will be as per Govt. of India norms. No relaxation against unreserved positions.

4. Cutoff date for age limit will be as on the date of walk-in-interview.

5. Reserved category candidates must produce their Caste Validity Certificate. OBC candidates must possess a latest valid non-creamy layer certificate.

6. Separate application should be submitted for each post/ reservation.

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 personnel may vary from time to time.

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

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

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

14. Project personnel cannot be permitted to register for Ph.D., due to time constraints.

15. Payment of salary/stipend/consolidated emoluments to the project staff shall be depending upon availability of funds from funding agency of the project.

16. Project personnel will normally be posted at the study site; however, they may be posted to other study sites in the interest of research work, they are liable to serve in any part of the country.

17. The personnel engaged on project mode shall not have any claim on a regular post in this institute or in any Department of Government of India and their project service will not confer any right for further assignment.

18. The Project Investigator and/or Appointing authority reserves the right to terminate the service of project personnel even during the agreed contract period or extended contract period without assigning any reason.

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

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

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

22. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

Note: Candidates must report for verification of documents sharp at 08:00 hours on the respective date of interview/test. 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.

Please be informed that, applications need not to be sent through email or any other mode of correspondence. Interested candidates must attend personally for the interview/test.

ICMR-National Institute of Virology BIO-DATA 1.

Name of the Post, applied for

: _________________________________

2.

Name of the Project

3.

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

9.

Marital Status

: Married / Unmarried

10.

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