Vacancy for Project Scientist at ICMR

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is one of the oldest medical research bodies in the world. The ICMR has always attempted to address itself to the growing demands of scientific advances in biomedical research on the one hand, and to the need of finding practical solutions to the health problems of the country, on the other. The ICMR has come a long way from the days when it was known as the IRFA, but the Council is conscious of the fact that it still has miles to go in pursuit of scientific achievements as well as health targets.

Post : Project Scientist - I (Non-Medical)

Essential Qualifications : Candidates should possess 1st Class Master Degree from recognized university in Life Sciences with 2 years experience.
OR
2nd Class M.Sc + PhD degree in Life Sciences/ related field from a recognized university

Desirable Qualification :
(i) Experience in Research Administration (3 years)
(ii) Good Communication and writing skills
(iii) Knowledge of Computer Applications

Age limit : Not exceeding 35 years

Salary : @Rs 48,000/- + HRA

Job requirement : Candidate is required to coordinate with centers of "ICMR- Young Diabetes Registry (YDR) & YDR Cohort-Phase-III", monitoring the work under this project and assist the programme officer in review of the data collected, monitoring field activities, training and preparation of reports and any other work assigned by programme officer.

The position is to be filled on purely temporary basis for period of one year or till completion of the project. The appointment can be terminated with one month notice from either side without assigning any reason. Since the position is purely temporary, the incumbents selected will have no claim for regular appointments under ICMR or continuation of his / her services in any other project. No benefits of provident fund, HRA, CCA, Leave Travel Concession, Medical Claim are admissible.

Desired applicants may submit their application along with a copy of their bio-data & supporting documents and duly filled form (copy enclosed) by 16th Nov, 2020; 5:00 PM at interviewncd@gmail.com. No application will be entertained after this date. Incomplete applications without attached form will be rejected. Short listing will be done and list will be put up on ICMR website on 20th November; 5:00 PM. There will be no individual communication. The candidates may check their names on the website. The interactions with short listed candidates will be held in the last week of November, 2020 as per the schedule mentioned against the candidate’s name. It may be noted that in view of COVID-19 situation, the interview with the candidate will be online. The link will be sent to the email and mobile of the candidate.