Job Openings for M.Pharm, M.Sc in Research at NITM | Salary upto Rs Rs. 48,000/-

The Centre has taken up research on scientific validation of Herbal and Traditional Medicine, through studies in phytochemistry, efficacy, safety, mode of action and clinical evaluation of herb, its ingredients and traditional formulations, as the thrust area. NITM is also involved in studies on prevalence of various diseases at regional level, and lending active support to the State health authorities in investigation of outbreaks, laboratory confirmations, as well as providing infrastructural support and expertise in the relevant fields of interest. Furthermore, NITM Belagavi is serving as a nodal Centre for execution of various Task Force projects and Schemes of the ICMR and DHR.

Applications for different positions are invited from eligible candidates through walk-in-interview/ written test/ skill test to be filled purely on temporary basis in the following ad-hoc extramural research projects funded by different funding agencies.

Title of the Project : Digital Database of Herb-Drug Interactions. Duration : Three years

Scientist B (Non- Medical)

Essential Qualification
1st class Master’s degree in BIOINFORMATICS from a recognized University.
OR
2nd class Master’s Degree in BIOINFORMATICS with Ph.D. in a biomedical subject from a recognized University.
OR
BE/B.Tech. degree in BIOINFORMATICS
Experience :
Two years experience in Biomedical Science
One year experience in Biomedical Science

Desirable Qualification : Ph. D/ M. Tech Degree
Experience
i. Experience in research activities
ii. Experience of working with databases
iii. Exposure to in silico studies on herbal compounds and drugs

Job requirement
To carry out bioinformatics studies on medicinal plants and formulations used in traditional medicine and the interaction of molecules with other drugs, create a database of the interactions after thorough mining of data, assist the PI in execution of the project, coordinate with the Research Assistant, impart training, and any other work as may be assigned by the PI related to Bioinformatics

Consolidated Emolument : Rs. 48,000/- plus HRA pm consolidated

Upper age limit : 35 yrs

Project Assistant (Research Assistant)

Essential
Qualification
Graduate in Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Pharmacy from recognized University OR Master’s degree in Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Pharmacy from a recognized University.
Experience :
Three years work experience in required subjects from a recognized institution.

Desirable Qualification : P.G. Degree in professional course eg. M.Tech/M.Pharm or P.hD.
Experience
i. Experience in working with databases
ii. Exposure to computational studies on herbs and/or drugs

Job requirement
To mine data and literature on herbs and phytoconstitutents, interaction with drugs, etc, feed data to computer programme, assist the Scientist investigators in documenting the biology of herb- drug interactions through available literature, and to carry out any other activity related to the project as may be assigned by the PI

Consolidated Emolument : Rs. 31,000/- pm consolidated

Upper age limit : 30 yrs

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Title of the Project: Identification of Potential Herbal Drug Candidates from Traditional Medicines against Viral Hepatitis. Duration: Three years Posting at ICMR - NITM, Belagavi

Senior Project Research Fellow

Essential
Qualification
PG Degree in Bioinformatics /Computer Science from recognized university/Pharmacy
Experience :
Two years experience

Desirable Qualification : Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics/ Computer Science/ Pharmacy
Experience
Experience in Computational studies with herbal compounds and/or drug candidates

Job requirement
To carry out data mining, computational studies with herbal drugs and phytoconstituents, molecular modelling, docking and dynamic studies, and any other work related to the project assigned by the PI

Consolidated Emolument : Rs. 28,000/- plus HRA per month fixed

Upper age limit : 35 yrs

Selection Procedure: Written test/Skill test will be conducted depending upon the number of candidates. Question paper will be on relevant subject matters required for the concerned position considering its essential qualification and job requirements, including general knowledge, reasoning skills, quantitative analysis, language, general aptitude etc. Candidates successfully qualifying the written/ skill test would be considered for interview subject to fulfillment of required eligibility criteria in all respects of qualification, age and experience, etc. Candidates must be present at the venue in time before 08.30 Hrs along with duly filled in and signed application form and all original documents along with one set of photocopies in proof of their educational qualification, experience, age and identity etc. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. No calculators, log tables, electronic devices etc. are allowed for the examination. Director-in-charge, NITM reserves the right to change the venue and other process of recruitment under any unforeseen events.

Terms and Conditions
1. Numbers of vacancies are likely to vary.
2. Above positions are for ad-hoc extramural research projects purely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project.
3. Recruitment will depend upon requirement of project and subject to approval of the competent authority.
4. The rates of emoluments/ stipend are project specific and may vary according to sanction of the funding agency of the project depending on availability of funds.
5. Age Concession: Age relaxation is admissible in respect of SC/ST/OBC candidates, project employees and ex- Serviceman in accordance with the instructions issued by ICMR from time to time. Age concession to the extent of service rendered in other research projects will also be admissible for experienced and skilled persons, subject to approval of competent authority.
6. Cut-off date for age limit will be as on the date of walk-in-interview.
7. Reserved category candidates must produce their Caste Validity Certificate. OBC candidates must possess a latest valid non-creamy layer certificate.
8. Separate application should be submitted for each post.
9. Qualification and experience should be in relevant discipline / field from an Institution of repute. Experience gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification will only be considered.
10. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee the selection.
11. Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department / Organizations are not eligible to apply.
12. No TA/DA will be paid and candidates have to arrange transport/ accommodation themselves for written test/ interview.
13. The institute reserves right to consider or reject any application / candidature.
14. Submission of wrong or false information during the process of selection shall disqualify the candidature at any stage.
15. Selected candidate will normally be posted at the study site; however, they can be posted to any other sites in the interest of research work. They are liable to serve in any party of the country.
16. Selected candidate shall not have any claim on a regular post in this Institute or in any Department of Government of India and their project service will not confer any right for further assignment or transfer to any other project or appointment / absorption in funding agency or in this institute. Benefits of Provident Fund, Pension Scheme, Leave Travel Concession, Medical claim, etc. are not admissible.
17. Initial appointment will normally be for a period of six months or the period mentioned in the advertisement. Further continuation/extension of service will depend on tenure of the project and performance of the concerned project employee by his/her project investigator, subject to approval of competent authority.
18. The Project Investigator and/or appointing authority reserves the right to terminate the service of project personnel even during the agreed contract period or extended contract period without assigning any reason.
19. Leave shall be as per the Institutional policy for project staff.
20. The Director-in-charge, NITM reserves the right to cancel/ modify the recruitment process at any time, at his discretion,
21. The decision of the Director-in-Charge, NITM will be final and binding.
22. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
23. Further information; if any; in respect of this advertisement, will be published on our websites only.
24. No candidate shall be entertained after 09.30 am on the day of interview/ test.
25. Candidate must bring his/her duly filled in application form in the prescribed format with a recent passport size color photograph along with a detailed bio-data/ C.V. and all relevant document; in original; with one set of self-attested photocopies, in proof of his/her educational qualification [all certificates and mark-sheets from 10th Std. onwards], working experience, age, caste and photojd [Aadhar Card/ Indian Passport/ PAN Card/ Driving License] etc., failing which his/her candidature will not be considered.