The National Institute of Virology is one of the major Institutes of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). It was established at Pune, Maharashtra State in 1952 as Virus Research Centre (VRC) under the auspices of the ICMR and the Rockefeller Foundation (RF), USA. It was an outcome of the global programme of the RF for investigating the Arthropod Borne viruses. Since the studies on arboviruses and their arthropod vectors involve most of the basic principles and techniques of general virology, entomology and zoology, these viruses were also considered to be an ideal group, to begin with, for intensive training and research in virology in our country.

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Project Scientist B (Medical) : 01 (UR)
Project : Japanese encephalitis epidemiology in central part of India enhanced sentinel surveillance for etiological contribution and burden following vaccination Maharashtra and Telangana
Emoluments : Rs.61,000/- + HRA
Essential Qualification : MBBS Degree with MD in PSM/MPH/Microbiology with Two Years experience.
Desirable :
1. Diploma in Public Health
2. Experience in Project Management.
3. Knowledge of computer applications
Work requirements
i) To help the Project Investigators in activities for clinical / field epidemiological investigations, surveys, research work
ii) Visit frequently to sites, field and hospitals for investigations for data collection and monitoring / supervision
iii) Coordination and supervision of project activities at various hospital sites in Maharashtra and Telangana states
iv) Supervise and coordinate laboratory testing on all clinical specimens for etiological testing.
v) Any other clinical, field and laboratory work assigned by project investigators as and when necessary
Age Limit : 35 Years

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Project Research Associate –I : 01 (UR)
Project : Use of Lipid Nanoparticles for effective delivery of siRNA against Chikungunya virus (DST Nano Mission Project)
Emoluments : Rs.36,000/- + HRA
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. in Life Sciences
Desirable :
1. Experience in Cell Culture and related techniques
2. Experience in handling of small laboratory animals
3. Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques including clothing and real time PCR
4. Experience in Histopathology
Age Limit : 40 Years

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Project Staff Nurse : 01 (UR)
Project : Strengthening/Promoting evidence based advocacy for influenza prevention and control in India
Emoluments : Rs. 31,500/-
Essential Qualification : Diploma in Nursing OR Midwifery (GNM) or equivalent and registered Nurse or ANM with State Nursing Council
Desirable :
1. B. Sc. Nursing
2. Work experience in blood draw
3. To keep clinical record
4. Experience in collection of oropharyngeal / nasal swabs
4. Experience in Histopathology
Age Limit : 30 Years

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Project Technical Assistant (Lab) : 01 (UR)
Project : Strengthening/Promoting evidence based advocacy for influenza prevention and control in India
Emoluments : Rs. 31,000/-
Essential Qualification : Graduate (three years degree) in Life Science subjects from a recognized university with three years work experience or Master’s degree in the above subjects.
Desirable :
1. Laboratory experience in Molecular Biology/Tissue culture techniques/Bio-informatics, Virological techniques, Serology, handling infectious agents and fieldwork.
2. Knowledge of computer applications and data management.
Age Limit : 30 Years

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General Terms and conditions: -
1. Number of vacancies may vary. The project appointment shall be temporary for shorter duration and co-terminus with the project deadline.
2. Staff/Fellows cannot be permitted to register for Ph.D., due to time constraints.
3. These positions are meant for temporary extramural projects for appointment purely on temporary contract basis for three/six months initially and extendable upon performance evaluation and duration of the project.
4. Payment of salary/stipend/consolidated emoluments to the project staff shall be subject to availability of funds from funding agency of the project.
5. Age relaxation against post earmarked for reserved candidates will be as per Govt. of India norms. No relaxation against UR vacancies.
6. Reserved category candidates must produce their caste Validity certificate. OBC candidates must possess a latest valid non-creamy layer certificate.
7. Qualification & experience should be in relevant discipline/field and from an Institution of repute. Experience should have been gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification.
8. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee the selection.
9. Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department / Organizations are not eligible to apply.
10. Stipend/consolidated salary of the project positions may vary from time to time
11. Separate application should be submitted for each post/ reservation.
12. No TA DA will be paid and candidate has to arrange transport/accommodation themselves for written test/interview.
13. Director, NIV reserves rights 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. Appointment on project mode is purely temporary and candidates shall have no claim for regular appointment either in NIV or ICMR or any organization of Govt. of India. 16. The Project Investigator/Appointing authority reserves the right to terminate the project staff even during the agreed contract period or extended contract period without assigning any reason.
17. Leave shall be as per the Institutional policy for project staff. 18. NIV reserves the right to cancel/modify the recruitment process at any time, during the process, at its discretion.
19. The decision of the Director, NIV will be final and binding.
20. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

Applications received through email or any other mode of correspondence will not be entertained. Interested candidates must attend personally for interview/test on the above prescribed date with all the relevant documents in original in proof of their date of birth, educational qualifications, experience etc. and one set of self attested photocopies of the same, C.V. and one recent passport size colour photograph. Candidates arriving late and/or without documents will not be entertained. The Interview/test may continue till late evening or following day/s depending upon the number of candidates appearing. No accommodation can be provided for any candidate.

Date of interview/test [For the posts at Sr.No.01 to 03]: 26.10.2018
Place of interview/test [For the posts at Sr.No.01 to 03]: National Institute of Virology, 20-A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Camp, Pune 411001.

Date of interview/test [For the post at Sr.No.04]: 02.11.2018
Place of interview/test [For the post at Sr.No.04]: National Institute of Virology, Mumbai Unit [Formerly, Enterovirus Research Center], Haffkine Institute Compound, Acharya Donde Marge, Parel, Mumbai 400 012.

Note: Candidates should report for verification of documents between 9:00 -10:00 hours. The Interview may continue till late evening depending upon the number of candidates appearing.