The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is one of the oldest medical research bodies in the world. As early as in 1911, the Government of India set up the Indian Research Fund Association (IRFA) with the specific objective of sponsoring and coordinating medical research in the country. After independence, several important changes were made in the organisation and the activities of the IRFA. It was redesignated in 1949 as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) with considerably expanded scope of functions.

Applications are invited for one contractual post of Consultant (Scientific)- Non-Medical, for a period of six months (extendable as per requirement), in the Division of HRD, ICMR Hqrs., New Delhi.

Duties/Responsibilities of the Consultant (Scientific):
i. Management of HRD programs, viz. Junior research Fellowship (JRF), Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF), MD Thesis, International Travel Grant Support, etc.
ii. Helping and assisting the Head of the Division as required.
iii. Any other work assigned by Divisional Head from time to time

Qualifications
Essential: 1st class Master’s degree in any field of Life Sciences/ Biological Sciences from a recognized university or 2nd class Master’s degree with Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences/ Biological Sciences from a recognized university, with research & development experience and published papers.

Desirable: Post-Doctoral research experience, Experience/skill in scientific writing, Handling of Databases, Knowledge of IT/computers.

Age : Max. age limit 35 years (as on the last date of submission of application i.e. 22nd April 2019) (relaxation as per Govt. rules)

Consolidated Remuneration per month: Rs. 55,000/- only.

Tenure - The initial term of engagement will be only six months and subsequent extension if any, will be considered on case to case basis, depending upon job requirement and for its completion subject to fulfillment of performance and evaluation made by the Controlling Officer.

The interested candidates may send their application form duly filled and signed as per prescribed format given in Annexure–I (given below) along with self-attested documents viz. (Academic Degrees/Certificates, Professional degrees/Certificates, Caste certificate [if applicable] and detailed Curriculum Vitae). Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview and will be informed through email accordingly.

The last date for submitting the applications is 22nd April 2019 (5:30 pm) by post addressed to:
Senior Administrative Officer
R. No. 424,
Division of HRD,
V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan,
Ansari Nagar,
New Delhi-110029

Note : Envelope should be super scribed with Post Name.