Applications are invited from eligible candidates in advance through email, for the following posts to be filled purely on temporary basis for a period of one year for the New Multicentre Task Force project entitled: "Phase III, Multicentre, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate Efficacy of Probiotic Supplementation for Prevention of Neonatal Sepsis in 0-2 Months old Low Birth Weight Infants in India" under Dr. Anju Sinha, Scientist 'F' funded by UKRI MRC, JGHT.

Project Coordinator
Essential Qualifications
A. Professional having MBBS/ M.D. Community Medicine/ Ph.D/MPH in relevant subject with minimum three to five years of research experience.
B. Professional having MBBS / M.Sc./ MBA/ or equivalent with four years of experience in clinical research /Biomedical Research from reputed Institution. OR
C. 1st class Masters in M. Pharma, M.Sc in Pharmacology / Medical Microbiology / Biotechnology with 4 years of demonstrated experience in clinical research. / Biomedical Research from reputed Institution.

Desirable qualifications :
Experience in clinical trials, dealing with regulatory affairs, safety reporting, Good clinical practice, Computer programming data management would be added skills.

Age : Not exceeding 45 years on 27.03.2020

Nature of duties
• Coordination of project activities and monitoring implementation of project at all participating sites.
• To assist in preparation of study tool and Performa
• To assist in preparation of reports & other documents for the funding agency.
• Assist in coordinating with Collaborating centres, CDSCO, Ethics Committees, Site Investigators, organizing meeting and preparation of minutes of the meeting
• Travel to participating sites for assessment and monitoring of progress
• Assist in writing scientific papers for publications
• To assist in any other works related to the project or other scientific/technical activities.

Consolidated Emoluments : Rs. 80,000/- per month (Consolidated fix salary)

Tenure : One year (may be renewed annually based on performance till the end of the project)

Syllabus for written test : Degree level related to project work

Place of work : ICMR Hqrs, New Delhi

Scientist C (Medical)
Essential Qualifications
• Post Graduate Degree (MD/MS/DNB) after MBBS or equivalent with one year experience OR Post Graduate Diploma in medical/related subjects after MBBS or equivalent with 2 years experience OR MBBs or equivalent Degree with 4 years experience
• Experience in community based trials, Computer skills (MS Office/ Power point/ Excel etc.)
• Desirable : (i) Preference will be given to those having experience clinical trials, familiar with ICH- GCP, good communication/managerial skills

Age : Not exceeding 40 years on 27.03.2020. Age relaxation will be applicable instruction issued by the DOPT from time to time in this regard.

Nature of duties
• To assist in managing grant of the project
• Prepare financial reports

Consolidated Emoluments : Rs. 64,000/-+ H.R.A as per rules

Tenure : One year(may be renewed annually based on performance till the end of the project.

Place of work : ICMR Hqrs, New Delhi

Selection Procedure :
Interested candidates need to submit the application form along with essential documents on or before 11th June 2020 by email to probioticmrc@gmail.com. A skype/video conferencing interview will be conducted for the eligible candidates after verification of the Certificates to be submitted online along with application. Physical verification will be done before the selected candidate joins. However, if more number (more than 30) of candidates is found eligible for the post advertised, the committee may decide to hold a written test, on the same day for final round of Interview.

The candidates should send their biodata along with scan copies of all original certificates of educational qualifications (from SSC onwards), experience.

GENERAL CONDITIONS :
The conditions for employment will be the same as that of the project staff on contract basis. The candidates have no right to claim for any regular employment. The appointing authority has the right to accept/ reject any application without assigning any reason(s) and no correspondence in this matter will be entertained. Age, Qualification, experience etc., will be reckoned as on, the date of skype/video conferencing interview.

Date & Time of Skype/ video conferencing Interview : 12th June 2020 11.00-13.00 hr