ICMR- Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC), established at Pondicherry (now Puducherry) in July 1975, is one of the permanent institutes of the Indian Council of Medical Research, Department of Health Research, Government of India. VCRC has been engaged in basic and applied research with the primary objective of finding newer methods and developing strategies of vector control for the control of vector borne diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the VCRC as a collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Lymphatic filariasis and Integrated Vector Management. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in 2000 recognized the Centre as one of the Institutes of Excellence in India for Courses in Health Training.
Applications are invited from the eligible and interested candidates for the following project posts which are to be filled purely on contractual and temporary basis to work in the ICMR funded project entitled “Analytics and field evaluation of identified immunological markers for diagnostic performance to detect Bancroftian filariasis and their potential as Surveillance tools for stopping decision of MDA and post MDA surveillance” at ICMR-VCRC, Puducherry.
Scientist C (Non-Medical)
Number of Post : 01 (One) – Unreserved
Essential Qualification : 1st class M.Sc / M.V.Sc degree in Life science / Microbiology / Biotechnology subjects with 4 years’ experience in the areas of cloning, sequencing, immunological characterization, development and standardization of ELISAs, trouble shooting and field evaluation OR 2nd class M.Sc. with Ph.D. degree in Life science /Microbiology / Biotechnology subjects from a recognized university with 4 years’ experience in the areas of cloning, sequencing, immunological characterization, development and standardization of ELISAs, trouble shooting and field evaluation
Desirable Qualification : Additional Post-doctoral research/ teaching experience in relevant subject in recognized Institutes, as evidenced by publications in reputed journals. Knowledge of Computer Applications /Data Management. Knowledge of Biosafety and research ethics. Nature of Duties Amplifying parasite genes, cloning, sequencing, expression and purification of recombinant antigens, immunological characterization, development and standardization of ELISAs and Point-of-Care diagnostics, trouble shooting and field validation and any other duty assigned by the Principal Investigator of the project.
Nature of Duties : Amplifying parasite genes, cloning, sequencing, expression and purification of recombinant antigens, immunological characterization, development and standardization of ELISAs and Point-of-Care diagnostics, trouble shooting and field validation and any other duty assigned by the Principal Investigator of the project.
Age limit : Not exceeding 40 years
Consolidated Salary : Rs. 51,000 + HRA
Contract period : One year (initially) and likely to be extended as per requirement
Place of posting : Puducherry
Scientist C (Non-Medical)
Number of Post : 01 (One) – Unreserved
Essential Qualification : 1st class M.Sc / M.V.Sc degree in Life science / Microbiology / Biotechnology subjects with 4 years’ experience in the areas of production of polyclonal antibodies, maintenance of hybridomas, screening, monoclonal antibodies production, development and standardization of ELISAs, trouble shooting and field evaluation OR 2nd class M.Sc. with Ph.D. degree in Life science / Microbiology / Biotechnology subjects from a recognized university with 4 years’ experience in the areas of production of polyclonal antibodies, maintenance of hybridomas, screening, monoclonal antibodies production, development and standardization of ELISAs, trouble shooting and field evaluation
Desirable Qualification : Additional Post-doctoral research/ teaching experience in relevant subject in recognized Institutes, as evidenced by publications in reputed journals. Knowledge of Computer Applications /Data Management. Knowledge of Biosafety and research ethics.
Nature of Duties : Production of polyclonal antibodies, production and maintenance of hybridomas, screening, monoclonal antibodies production, purification and characterization, development and standardization of ELISAs and Point-of-Care diagnostics, trouble shooting and field validation and any other duty assigned by the Principal Investigator of the project.
Age limit : Not exceeding 40 years
Consolidated Salary : Rs.51,000 + HRA
Contract period : One year (initially) and likely to be extended as per requirement
Place of posting : Puducherry
Project Technician III
Number of Post : 01 (One) – (Reserved for ST)
Essential Qualification : 12th pass in Science subjects and two years Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology OR One year DMLT plus one-year experience in recognized organization OR two years’ field/laboratory experience. B.Sc.(MLT/Life Sciences) shall be treated as 3 years’ experience.
Nature of Duties : Preparations and sterilization of glasswares, microbiological media, and reagents. Conducting routine ELISAs, electrophoresis, field surveys, collection of blood samples, separation of sera, and data entry and any other work assigned by the Principal Investigator of the Project.
Age limit : Not exceeding 30 years (Relaxable upto 5 years for ST candidates)
Consolidated Salary : Rs. 18,000
Contract period : One year (initially) and likely to be extended as per requirement
Place of posting : Puducherry
Selection Procedure : Written test or Interview
Other Information:-
(1) Candidates who wish to apply for the above mentioned posts may download the application form from the website of ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre (http://vcrc.icmr.org.in). Candidates are requested to fill the application form along withduly self-attested certificates of educational qualification (Certificate/Statementof marks), experience certificates, etc., and submit the same to the Director, ICMR-VECTOR CONTROL RESEARCH CENTRE, Medical Complex, Indira Nagar, Puducherry 605 006 on or before 10.06.2022 at 5.30 p.m
(2) Only applications submitted either by post or by hand before the last date will be considered. No other mode will be entertained.
(3) Age, Qualification, Experience etc., will be reckoned as on the last date of receipt of application.
(4) Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee for the selection.
(5) Person already in regular time scale service under any Government Department/Organizations are not eligible to apply.
(6) No TA/DA etc., will be paid to the candidate for appearing in Writtent test/interview.
(7) The selected candidate will have no claim for regular appointment in any ICMR Institutes/Centres for continuation of his/her services in any other project.
(8) Any canvassing by or on behalf of the candidate or bringing political or other outside influence with regard toselection shall be a disqualification and such candidates will not be considered.
(9) The Director, ICMR-VCRC, Puducherry has the right to accept/reject any application without assigning any reason(s) and nocorrespondence in this matter will be entertained.
(10)The applicants are advised to visit our website regularly for any updates and changes in the recruitment.
General Instructions:-
(1) The candidates found eligible, will be called to attend the Written test and or interview and they are required to bepresent at the venue in time as mentioned in the call letter.
(2) The offer of engagement will be subject to verification of original certificates as per the advertisement.
(3) No calculators, log tables, communication devices like mobile phone, Tablet/iPad etc., are allowedinside the Examination/Interview Hall.
(4) Request for re-evaluation of answer sheets will not be entertained.
(5) Candidates who resort to malpractice of any kind will immediately be sent out of the Examination Hall.
(6) The candidates attending the above Written test / Interview must follow COVID appropriate behaviours.
Last Date : 17.06.2022 (Friday)
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