Job Title: Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)
Organization: ICMR-National Institute of Translational Virology and AIDS Research Institute (NITVAR)
Location: Pune, India
Job Type: Temporary Contract (Initially for 1 year)
Number of Positions: 01
Salary: Rs. 56,000/- per month + HRA (as admissible)
Age Limit: 35 years
Essential Qualifications:
- First-class postgraduate degree, including integrated PG degrees.
- Second-class postgraduate degree, including integrated PG degrees with Ph.D.
Desirable Qualifications:
- M.Sc./Ph.D. in life sciences with at least 2 years of experience in research laboratory, hands-on immunological and molecular biology techniques, handling infectious agents, and data management.
- Prior experience working with flow cytometer and DNA sequencer.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform molecular cloning techniques, tissue culture-based laboratory assays involving infectious agents, lentivirus production, flow cytometric assays, western blot, SDS-PAGE, DNA sequencing, sequencing data analysis, and interpretation.
- Project-related documentation and report writing.
- Other tasks assigned by the concerned officer at the institution.
Selection Procedure:
- Written/Skill Test (depending on the number of candidates).
- Written test will cover relevant subject matters, general knowledge, reasoning skills, quantitative analysis, language, and general aptitude.
- Qualified candidates will be considered for an interview and/or further recruitment process.
Terms and Conditions:
- Number of vacancies may vary.
- Positions are temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- Recruitment depends on project requirements and approval from the competent authority.
- Emoluments are project-specific and may vary according to funding agency approval.
- Age relaxation is applicable as per ICMR guidelines.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview/written test.
- No claim for a regular post at the institute or any other government department.
- Initial appointment is for 1 year; extension depends on project tenure and performance evaluation.
Important Dates:
- Walk-in-Interview/Written Test Date: 03.07.2024
- Reporting Time: 09:00 – 10:00 AM (Candidates arriving after 10:00 AM will not be entertained)
Venue: Auditorium of ICMR-National Institute of Translational Virology and AIDS Research, Plot No. 73, G-Block, Bhosari, Pune-411026
Application Procedure:
- Bring duly filled application form in the prescribed format with a recent passport-size color photograph.
- Detailed bio-data/CV.
- All relevant documents (originals and one set of self-attested photocopies) as proof of educational qualifications, working experience, age, caste, and photo ID (Aadhar Card/Indian Passport/PAN Card/Driving License).
- No entry without valid photo ID.
- Candidates arriving after 11:00 AM will not be allowed.
Contact Information: For further details, visit NITVAR’s official website.
Note:
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
- For updates or changes in the recruitment process, please refer to the official website.
This is an official job posting by the ICMR-National Institute of Translational Virology and AIDS Research Institute.