Life Sciences Research Jobs Vacant @ ICMR - NIE

ICMR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EPIDEMIOLOGY Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India R-127, Second Main Road, TNHB, Ayapakkam, Chennai – 600 077 Telephone: 044-26136311 / 26136251

No. NIE/PE/Advt/2018/11

Date: 27.03.2019

WALK-IN INTERVIEW / WRITTEN TEST Candidates are invited to attend Walk-In Interview / Written Test between 9.00 AM to 10.00 AM for various project posts on contract basis at Department of Microbiology, SMS Medical College & Hospital, Jaipur, on the dates mentioned against the post as detailed below (please refer website for changes if any in the date of interview) Name of the post

Scientist B [Site Coordinator]

Date of Interview Number of posts

3 April 2019

Name of the Project Place of posting

01 (One) (UR) Cohorts for Zika Epidemiology in India (COZEI) SMS Medical College & Hospitals and the study sites, Jaipur

MEDICAL MBBS degree recognized by MCI with one year research/teaching experience or MD in Microbiology / PSM / Community Medicine from recognized University NON MEDICAL 1st Class Master’s degree in Life Sciences from a recognized Essential Qualification university with 2 years research experience OR 2nd Class Master’s degree with Ph.D. in Life Sciences from a recognized University OR BDS/B.V.Sc degree with one year research experience Master’s/DNB/PhD degree in Microbiology /Public Desirable Health/Epidemiology Qualification and Experience in serology and Molecular biology techniques Experience Knowledge of computer applications/data management Experience of health-related research, including supervision and data collection Proficient to read, write and speak in Hindi and English

Age Limit

35 Years

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Medical - Rs.61,000/- + HRA per month Emoluments

Nature of Duties

Duration

Non Medical – Rs.48,000/- + HRA per month a) Provide technical and administrative support for planning, implementation and coordination b) Coordinate with the Lead research institute/stakeholders in the implementation of the project c) Supervise data collection/project implementation d) Prepare reports on status of the project implementation e) Organize meetings/workshops/training programs f) Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI / Superior officer 12 months (Extendable until end of the project on the basis of performance)

Name of the post Date of Interview Number of posts

Research Assistant 3 April 2019

03 (Three) (UR-02), (OBC-01)

Name of the Project

Cohorts for Zika Epidemiology in India (COZEI)

Place of posting

SMS Medical College & Hospitals and the study sites, Jaipur

Essential Qualification

Desirable Qualification and Experience Emoluments Age

Nature of Duties

Duration

Graduate in Psychology/Social Anthropology/Medical Sociology/Social work/ Life sciences from a recognized university with 3 years work experience from a recognized institution OR Master’s degree in Public Health/Epidemiology/Social sciences/Psychology/Social Anthropology/Medical Sociology/Social work / Life sciences from a recognized institution Experience in conducting interviews in research projects Experience in conducting counseling session Experience of working as part of a research project team Ability to use computer applications Proficient to read, write and speak in Hindi and English Rs. 31,000/- per month.

UR – 30 Years OBC - 33 Years (including 3 years age relaxation for OBC) Conduct interviews/counseling Collect clinical data Documentation and maintenance of all project records Logistics/administrative support Perform any other work assigned by the Director/PI/CoPI/Superior officer 12 months (Extendable until end of the project on the basis of performance)

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Name of the post

Junior Nurse

Date of Interview

3 April 2019

Number of post

02 (Two) (UR)

Name of the Project

Cohorts for Zika Epidemiology in India (COZEI)

Place of posting

SMS Medical College & Hospitals and the study sites, Jaipur

Essential Qualification

High School or equivalent with science subject AND certificate course in ANM with 5 years of experience from a recognized Institute / Board.

Emoluments

Experience of counseling Experience of working in research project Working knowledge of computers Proficient to read, write and speak in Hindi and English Rs. 18,000/- per Month

Age Limit

28 years

Desirable Qualification and Experience

Nature of Duties

Duration

a) Perform patient recruitment, enrollment and explain the participant about the study b) Collect clinical history and other project specific details c) Collect biological samples for laboratory testing d) Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI/ Supervisory officer 12 months (Extendable until end of the project on the basis of performance)

Name of the post

Project Lab Technician – III

Number of posts

01 (One) (UR)

Date of Interview

4 April 2019

Name of the Project

Cohorts for Zika Epidemiology in India (COZEI)

Place of posting

SMS Medical College & Hospitals and the study sites, Jaipur

Essential Qualification

12th Pass in Science subjects and two years diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or one year DMLT + one year laboratory experience in recognized organization Page 3 of 6

Emoluments

Note: B.Sc. Degree shall be treated as 3 years experience Hands on experience in Clinical Microbiology viz. collection, transport and processing of clinical specimens and molecular biology Experience of working as part of research project team Proficient to read, write and speak in Hindi and English Rs.18,000/- per month

Age Limit

30 years

Desirable Qualification and Experience

Nature of Duties

Duration

a) Clinical specimen collection processing, transport, storage and testing (as applicable) b) Documentation and maintenance of laboratory records c) Bio-medical waste management d) Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/CoPI/Supervisory Officer 12 months (Extendable until end of the project on the basis of performance)

Name of the post

Data Entry Operator (Grade-B)

Date of Interview/test

4 April 2019

Number of post

01 (One) (UR)

Name of the Project

Cohorts for Zika Epidemiology in India (COZEI)

Place of posting

SMS Medical College & Hospitals and the study sites, Jaipur

Intermediate or 12th pass in science stream from recognized board Essential Qualification with DOEACC ‘A’ level from a recognized Institute and/or 2 years experience in Electronic Data Processing (EDP) work in government, autonomous, PSU or any other recognized organization A speed test of not less than 8000 key depression per hour through speed test on computer in English Desirable Qualification and Experience

Experience in working with computer applications

Emoluments

Rs.18,000/-per month

Age Limit

28 years a) Data collation, entry, compilation b) Maintenance of records/reports c) Provide logistic support to the project d) Perform any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-

Nature of Duties

Proficient to read, write and speak in Hindi and English

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PI/Superior officer Duration

12 months (Extendable until end of the project on the basis of performance)

Instructions to the candidates: 1. Bring the filled in application with one set of photocopy of qualification and experience and other testimonials.

2. Candidate should submit all certificates / testimonials in original for verification.

Candidates who fail to bring the Original Certificates for written test / Interview will not be considered.

3. Age relaxation is admissible in respect of SC/ST/OBC candidates, Retrenched Government Employees, Departmental Candidates (including projects) and ExServicemen in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time. Age concession to the extent of service rendered in other research projects will also be admissible for experienced and skilled persons.

4. Qualitative requirement may be relaxed to deserving candidates by the competent authority 5. Experience certificate should clearly state the nature of work during the period of employment.

6. Community/ Caste certificate: Candidates applying under OBC category shall submit attested copy of OBC Non – Creamy Layer Certificate in specified format, issued within one year from the closing date of application by the appropriate authority. Only Non Creamy Layer OBC certificates will be accepted and other certificates will not be accepted.

7. No- Objection Certificate from the current employer (for Govt./AB/PSU Servants only).

8. All posts are Contractual for the duration offered. The appointment may be renewed after every specific period of time subject to satisfactory performance and project requirement.

9. The incumbents selected will have no claim for regular appointments under NIE/ICMR or continuation of his/her services in any other project.

10. TA/DA will not be paid by NIE for attending the written test/ interview.

11. The Director, ICMR-NIE reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or cancel the recruitment or re-advertise the posts, without assigning any reasons thereof, no further correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

12. Any further information may be downloaded from ICMR-NIE website which will be updated from time to time.

13. Date of Walk-in Interview may be changed due to administrative reasons, hence, candidates are advised to check website before appearing Walk-in Interview.

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The Director/Selection Committee has the right to accept / reject any application without assigning any reason thereof.

Canvassing and bringing pressure in any form for short listing, interview and employment will be a disqualification and barred from selection process.

DIRECTOR

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