National Institute for Research in Environmental Health (NIREH), Bhopal, is one of the permanent institutes of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), a Government of India’s apex autonomous organization for bio-medical research in the country. Historical Indian Council of Medical Research, an apex national body in biomedical research in India, after the Methyl Isocynate (MIC) gas/toxic gas disaster in the night of 2nd and 3rd December, 1984 in Bhopal set up, a Coordinating Unit in 1985 and initiated several research programmes. This Coordinating Unit was soon upgraded to Bhopal Gas Disaster Research Centre in 1986 to undertake long term epidemiological studies.

Project: National Environmental Health Profile Study Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (PI: Dr. R. R. Tiwari) – Duration up to October 2021.

Research Assistant 01 post (UR)
Monthly Consolidated Emolument : Rs.31,000/- pm
Essential Qualifications/ Desirable qualification and experience : Graduate in science from a recognized university with three years work experience from a recognized institution or Master’s degree in Biological Sciences (Life Science, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology).
Age limit : 30 years

Project: “BIOCHEMICAL BASIS OF PATHOGENESIS OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (PI: DR. K.C. PANDEY) - Duration – up to March 2019

Senior Research Fellow 01 post (UR)
Monthly Consolidated Emolument : Rs. 28,000/- per month + HRA (as admissible)
Essential Qualifications/ Desirable qualification and experience : Post Graduate Degree in Biological Sciences (Life Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology,Molecular Biology) with two year’s research experience.
Age limit : 35 years

PROJECT :“IMPACT EVALUATION OF ART UNDER NACP” FUNDED BY NATIONAL AIDS CONTROL ORGANIZATION LEAD INSTITUTE: NATIONAL AIDS RESEARCH INSTITUTE (INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH) - Duration – up to March 2019

Investigator - 01 post (Reserved for OBC)
Monthly Consolidated Emolument : Rs. 33,945/-
Essential Qualifications/ Desirable qualification and experience : B.Sc. (Life Science/BSW) from a recognized University with two years work experience from a recognized institution OR M.Sc. (Life Science/MSW).
Age limit : 30 years
Desirable qualification(s) : Work experience in ART centers / HIV AIDS Research. Experience in qualitative research.
Job Responsibility:
• Qualitative interviews
• Secondary data collection and review and systematic classification Travelling will be required for field data collection

Project “Estimation of indoor air toxicants and associated health effects on human in Bhopal area and development strategy for their mitigation” (PI:Dr. Sindhuprava Rana)- Duration up to December 2020

Project Assistant 01 (Reserved for SC)
Monthly Consolidated Emolument : Rs. 31,000/- per month
Essential Qualifications/ Desirable qualification and experience : B.Sc. (Life Science/BSW) from a recognized University with two years work experience from a recognized institution OR M.Sc. (Life Science/MSW).
Age limit : 30 years
Essential qualification(s): B.Sc. Bioinformatics/Environmental Science with three years Research experience OR M.Sc. Bioinformatics/Environmental Informatics /Master in Public Health
Desirable qualification(s): Experience of using different Bioinformatics tools, Data Management and Analysis, NGS Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Linux Cluster, RPERL, HTML, PHP, MySQL

Project “An exploratory study on the potential of circulating microRNAs as minimally invasive effect biomarkers of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposures”)PI: Dr. Amit K. Tripathi – Duration upto October 2020.

Project Assistant 01 post UR
Monthly Consolidated Emolument : Rs. 31,000/- per month
Essential Qualifications/ Desirable qualification and experience :
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences/Chemical Sciences with three years Research Experience from a recognized institution OR Master’s degree in Biological Sciences (Life Science, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering etc.) or Chemical Sciences.
Desirable qualification(s): Research experience in mammalian cell culture and/or advanced analytical techniques such as Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectroscopy etc.
Age limit : 30 years

Project “A pilot study on health effects of simultaneous exposure to multiple heave metals in two different settings of Bhopal Phase-I:Assessment of heavy metals in the ground water from a solid waste disposal site and an industrial area in Bhopal” PI” Dr. Rajesh Ahirwar Duration upto December 2019

Project Assistant 01 post UR
Monthly Consolidated Emolument : Rs. 31,000/- (per month)
Essential Qualifications/ Desirable qualification and experience :
Graduate in Biological/Chemical Sciences from a recognized university with three year research experience from a recognized institution OR Post-graduate in the Biological/Chemical/Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Age limit : 30 years

Project “Cytogenetic profiling of patients with chronic kidney disease: Evaluation of genomi instability” PI: Dr. R. M. Samartha - Duration upto October 2019

Junior Project Research Fellow (JPRF) - 01 post (Reserved for ST)
Monthly Consolidated Emolument : Rs. 25,000/- per month +HRA (as admissible)
Essential Qualifications/ Desirable qualification and experience :
Post Graduate Degree in Biological Sciences (Life Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology)
Age limit : 30 years

Project “Delineating the role of microRNAs in mediating transcriptional alterations during Arsenic-induced hepatocellular carcinogenesis” PI” Dr. Amit K. Tripathi – Duration upto October 2021

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – 01 post (UR)
Monthly Consolidated Emolument : Rs. 25,000/- - per month +HRA (as admissible)
Essential qualification(s): Post-graduate degree.in Biological Sciences (Life Science, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering etc.) with NET* qualification OR Post-graduate degree in Professional Course i.e. M. Tech./M. Pharm./M.E. (with Major in Biological Sciences/Pharmacy)
Desirable Qualification: Research Experience in mammalian cell culture and/or genomics/transcriptomics *The following examinations conducted by various Central Government Departments/Agencies are considered as National Eligibility Test (NET) as per SERB (DST) guidelines.
• CSIR – UGC National Eligibility Test;
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
• Joint Admission Test (JAM);
• Biotechnology Eligibility Test & Test conducted in Bioinformatics by Bioinformatics National Consortium;
• DAE-Joint Entrance Screnning Test (JEST);
• Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology & Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS),
• NBHM PhD Scholarship Screening Test;
• ICMR – JRF Entrance Examination;
• ICAR – All India Competitive Examination (AICE); Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT).
Age limit : 30 years

Extramural SERB-ECR Project “Development of aptamer-based sensing techniques for the detection of delta-aminolevulinic acid, a biomarker of effect in lead toxicity”” PI” Dr. Rajesh Ahirwar Duration upto October 2021.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – 01 post ( Reserved for OBC)
Monthly Consolidated Emolument : Rs. 25,000/- - per month +HRA (as admissible)
Essential qualification(s): Post-graduate degree.in Biological Sciences (Life Science, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering etc.) with NET* qualification OR Post-graduate degree in Professional Course i.e. M. Tech./M. Pharm./M.E. (with Major in Biological Sciences/Pharmacy) Desirable Qualification: Research Experience in mammalian cell culture and/or genomics/transcriptomics *The following examinations conducted by various Central Government Departments/Agencies are considered as National Eligibility Test (NET) as per SERB (DST) guidelines:
• CSIR – UGC National Eligibility Test;
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
• Joint Admission Test (JAM);
• Biotechnology Eligibility Test & Test conducted in Bioinformatics by Bioinformatics National Consortium;
• DAE-Joint Entrance Screnning Test (JEST);
• Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology & Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS),
• NBHM PhD Scholarship Screening Test;
• ICMR – JRF Entrance Examination;
• ICAR – All India Competitive Examination (AICE); Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT).
Age limit : 30 years

Terms and Conditions:
1. Interested and eligible candidates can appear for walk-in- written test and / or personal discussion on the dates mentioned against each post alongwith the duly filled in the prescribed application form (attached).
2. It may be mentioned here that incomplete applications, application not submitted in prescribed format and application without supportive documents asked for shall be summarily rejected.
3. Qualification and experience should be in relevant discipline/field and from a reputed institution / organization recognized by relevant authority.
4. Experience shall count from the date of completion of minimum educational qualification.
5. Submission of incorrect or false information during the process of walk-in- written test and / or personal discussion shall disqualify the candidature at any stage.
6. The Director reserves the right to increase / decrease the number of vacancies as per requirement.
7. Candidate should write the Name of Project on the top of the application. Candidates applying for more than one post should apply SEPARATELY for each post.
8. No benefit of provident fund, Leave Travel Concession, Medical Claim etc. will be considered, since the posts are purely temporary basis.
9. Age relaxation against post earmarked for reserved candidates will be considered as per Govt. of India Norms. As per GoI rules no relaxation against Unreserved (UR) vacancies will be considered.
10. Age limit and experience will be considered as on the date of walk-in- written test and / or personal discussion.
11. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in- written test and / or personal discussion.
12. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification / experience does not guarantee selection. 13. 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 walk-in- written test and / personal discussion failing which he/she will not be allowed to appear in written/personal discussion.
14. Written test will be consisting of objective and multiple type questions on syllabus as per the essential qualification. If the eligible candidates are more than 30, then written test will be held followed by personal discussion otherwise direct personal discussion will be held from the time of written test indicated onwards
15. 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 date of walk-in- written test and / or personal discussion by the appropriate authority. Only Non Creamy Layer OBC certificates will be accepted and other certificates will not be accepted.
16. 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.
17. The above posts are filled-up on purely temporary basis and contractual basis, co-terminus with the project & the candidate will have no right to claim for Permanent Employment under ICMR-NIREH or continuation of his/her services in any other project.
18. The Director has the right to accept/reject any application without assigning any reason thereof and no correspondence/recommendation will be entertained in this matter.
19. Canvassing and bringing pressure in any form for short listing and employment will be a disqualification and barred from selection process. 20. Candidates possessing the above essential qualification and experience may send their application in advance, addressed to Director, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Kamla Nehru Hospital Building,. Gandhi Medical College Campus, Bhopal – 462001 on or before 10.01.2019 so that administrative arrangements can be made accordingly and/or may come for walk-in- written test and / or personal discussion at National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Kamla Nehru Hospital Building, Gandhi Medical College Campus, Bhopal – 462001 on the dates as indicated in schedule for walkin- written test/personal discussion (as applicable) given below directly alongwith the prescribed application duly completed in all respect:

SCHEDULE FOR WALK-IN- WRITTEN TEST FOLLOWED BY PERSONAL DISCUSSION
For SRF, JRF : 11.01.2019 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
For Investigator : 14.01.2019 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
For Project Assistant, Research Assistant : 15.01.2019 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

21. Those appearing for walk - in - written test and / or personal discussion should bring with them all original certificates (1) Educational qualification (2) Proof of Date of birth (3) Experience certificates/testimonials (4) One-self attested recent passport size photograph (5) ID Proof (Ex. Aadhar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving License etc.) (6) Three sets of self-attested photocopies of all documents. (7) SC/ST/OBC Certificates, if applicable. (8) Candidates should produce all certifications/testimonials in original for verification.
22. Candidates who fail to bring the original certificates will not be allowed to attend walk - in - written test and / or personal discussion. Candidates who will report after the scheduled date/time will not be allowed to appear in test and / or personal discussion. 23. Shortlisted candidates will be called for written test/ skill test / personal discussion after verification of essential qualification and experience.
24. Speed test on computer in English will be conducted as qualifying criteria for Data Entry Operator after verification of essential qualification and experience.
25. Any Addendum/Corrigendum in respect of above vacancy notice shall be issued on our websites nireh.org only and no separate notification shall be issued in the press. Applicants are requested to regularly visit the website (nireh.org) to keep themselves updated.

Applications can be sent by post to:
The Director
ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health
Kamla Nehru Hospital Building,
Gandhi Medical College Campus,
Bhopal-462 001,
Madhya Pradesh, India