The NIOH is the premier institute, under the aegis of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India. The need for research in Occupational Health in the country was first appreciated by Indian Research Fund Association (IRFA), the forerunner of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). IRFA set up an Industrial Health Advisory Committee (IHAC) under the chairmanship of Col. Bozman in 1945.
Post : Jr. Research Fellow - 01 post
Online Applications are invited from eligible candidates in the prescribed format for filling up the post of Jr. Research Fellow under the time bound research project entitled ‘Pharmacological evaluation of noncarbohydrate prebiotic like substances against bisphenolA induced cognitive impairments: Targeting Gut- Microflora-Brain axis” funded by ICMR at ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health (NlOH) Ahmcdabad under Dr. D P Singh. Scientist C & Principal Investigator. The post is purely temporary, ad-hoc & on contractual basis and co-terminus with the project.
Essential Qualifications
Post Graduate Degree in (Pharmacology, Molecular Biology) OR Post Graduate Degree in professional course (Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, and Microbiology) selected through a process described through any one of the following:
A). Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests — CSIR-UGC, NET, including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE, GPAT
B). The selection process through National level examinations conducted bv Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, Use, USER, etc
Desirable Qualifications : Experience in handling small rodents (mice) and prior experience in neurobehavioral studies and organ necropsy.
Able to perform basic molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid isolation. PCR, RT-PCR. Immunohistochemistrv. Western blotting. Any experience in handling metagenomics and whole genome data. Data aggregation from various scholarly databases.
Age : Upper age limit is 28 Years as on last date of application.
Consolidated Salary : Rs. 31,000 per month + HRA 27% @ 8370/-
Place of work : ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad
Job Requirement / Description : Field studies involving behavioral assessment. Stool analysis of human subjects for microbiome analysis. Animal studies for neurobehavioral and pharmacological assessment of interventions.
Tenure : Initially for a period of six months and renewed subsequently based on performance or until the termination of the project and maximum upto three years.
Terms & Conditions
1. The eligible candidates willing to apply for the posts may download the application from the ICMR-NIOH website (nioh.org). The application duly signed by the applicant along with self-attested copies of the certificates, (a) Proof of Date of Birth (b) Qualification (c) Experience (d) Recent Passport size photograph, e) Reserved Category certificate etc... should be sent by email to ICMR-NIOH. Ahmcdabad before 6:00PM of 04/05/2022 to the above stated e-mail. Unsigned/ incomplete applications or applications without supportive evidence shall be rejected. Only shortlisted candidates will be allowed for interview through personal discussion after verification of documents. The application received after last date shall not be considered. Outstation candidates may be allowed to appear through video call.
2. Qualification & experience required are as per ICMR guidelines: experience shall be counted after acquiring the essential qualification; age limit and experience will be considered as on last dale of receipt of application.
3. Benefits of Provident Fund. CCA, Leave Travel Concession, Medical Claim, Leave Concession etc. are not admissible. The posts are purely temporary, co-terminate with the project, and the incumbents selected will have no claim for regular appointment/employment under ICMR/ICMR-NIOH, or continuation in other project and his/her engagement will be deemed terminated immediately after expiry of the project/appointment.
4. Age relaxation will be admissible in respect of SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PH (10 years) and women candidates (5 years), etc.. in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central Govemment/DoPT/ICMR from time to time. Age concession to the extent of service rendered in other ICMR research projects will also be admissible for experienced and skilled persons.
5. Candidates employed in Govt. Service /Semi Govt. /Autonomous Bodies of State/Central Govt, should submit a "No Objection Certificate” from their employer at the time of written test / walk-in Interview.
6. Depending upon number of applicants, the written examination/test shall be conducted. The duration of examination is of one hour and consisting of objective type questions on general science, general analytical ability and knowledge of concerned area
7. The short listed candidates will be intimated through e-mail only on further procedures of recruitment. The short listed candidates are required to produce original documents for verification at the time of interview/personal discussion or joining (in case of interview through video call)
8. Submission of incorrect or false information during the process of personal discussion/video conferencing shall disqualify the candidature.
9. Any further information may be downloaded from ICMR-NIOH website, which will be updated from time to time. Date of personal discussion / written test may be changed due to administrative reasons, hence, candidates are advised to check the website before appearing for personal discussion / written test.
10. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test / interview / personal discussion.
11. Female candidate fulfilling the essential and desired qualifications are encouraged to apply.
12. The decision of the Director/Director-in-Charge, ICMR- National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad will be final in this regard. Canvassing in any form will be considered as a disqualification.
Date & Time : The last date of application is 04/05/2022. Date and time of the interview will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates separately.
Mode of application
Applicants are requested to send all relevant details/documents along with application forms in prescribed format to the PI of the project via Email to amrprojectnioh@gmail.com. The subject line of Email should contain “Application for JRF-BPA Project at NIOH.
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