[Rs. 78k per month] Indian Council of Medical Research Hiring Project Research Scientist

Organization: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Position: Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical)

Project: A Multi-Centric Capacity Building Initiative to Strengthen the Clinical and Laboratory Detection of Melioidosis in India, with special focus on the North Eastern States.

Location: ICMR Headquarters, New Delhi

Salary: Rs. 78,000 per month + HRA as admissible

Duration: 12 months (extendable up to the end of the project period)

Maximum Age Limit: 45 years

Essential Qualifications:

1. 1st Class Post Graduate Degree, including integrated PG degrees, with three years experience or Ph.D.
2. 2nd Class Post Graduate Degree, including integrated PG degrees, with Ph.D and three years experience.
3. Must have handled a minimum of five projects relevant to the requirement, as Principal Investigator or Co-PI.
4. For Engineering / IT/CS – First Class Graduate degree of four years with five years experience.

Desirable Experience:

• At least three years of post-qualification experience managing public health programs, especially in the designated project area.
• Scientific Project Management skills and administrative experience in project monitoring and evaluation, including handling/ coordinating projects related to communicable diseases.
• Experience preparing reports, notes, PowerPoint presentations, and undertaking programmatic data documentation.
• Proficient in computer handling, familiar with Windows (MS Office software & software packages), and knowledgeable about computer applications/ business intelligence tools/ data management.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment with experience of travel for programmatic reviews and coordination.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Scientist(s) in the Division of CD in monitoring, reviewing, and coordinating project activities.
• Organize interim/review meetings, prepare meeting minutes.
• Write and collate project reports, frequently report project progress and milestones.
• Prepare scientific notations and draft manuscripts for publication.
• Ensure project performance indicators are met.
• Support data quality control and analyze source data verification, query raising & resolution.
• Plan, initiate, and implement other research projects/activities in the Division.
• Perform any other work related to the scientific/technical activities in the Division as assigned by the Senior Scientist(s)/Head of the Division.

General Terms and Conditions:

1. The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
2. Incomplete/late applications will not be entertained.
3. Unsigned applications will be rejected.
4. Applications will only be accepted in the prescribed format.
5. Canvassing or external influence regarding selection/recruitment will be considered disqualification.
6. Age relaxation for reserved categories as per ICMR/DOPT rules.
7. Reserved category candidates must produce their latest Caste Validity Certificate. OBC candidates must possess a valid non-creamy layer certificate. PWD candidates must produce a disability certificate with at least 40% disability.
8. No category changes will be allowed later.
9. Cut-off date for age limit is the last submission date of applications.
10. No benefits of Provident fund, CCA, Leave Travel Concession, Medical Claim, Staff quarters, etc., will be provided.
11. No TA/DA will be given for the interview.
12. The appointment is terminable with one month notice from either side.
13. No claim for regular appointments under ICMR or continuation in any project.
14. Project manpower cannot register for Ph.D. due to time constraints.
15. Submission of false information will disqualify the candidature.
16. Leave as per ICMR’s policy for project human resource positions.
17. ICMR reserves the right to cancel/modify the process at any time.
18. The Competent Authority’s decision will be final.
19. Qualification and experience should be in a relevant discipline from a reputed institution. Experience should be post-qualification.
20. Persons in regular time scale service under any Government Department/Organization are not eligible.
21. Submit application in the prescribed format with a recent passport size color photograph, detailed bio-data/CV, and all relevant self-attested documents (educational qualifications, experience, age, caste, photo ID) in a SINGLE PDF FILE to the email: tribalhealth.icmr@gmail.com by 19th July 2024 (5:00 PM).

Application Process:

• Submit the duly filled application in the prescribed format with required documents via email in a single PDF file to tribalhealth.icmr@gmail.com by 19th July 2024 (5:00 PM).
• Late, delayed, incomplete, or unsigned applications will not be considered.
• Only applications received within the stipulated date and time and complete in all respects will be screened by the Screening Committee of ICMR.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Virtual Interview via video conference.
• Candidature of successful candidates is subject to verification of original documents and fulfillment of eligibility criteria.

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