Life Sciences recruitment at National Institute of Malaria Research

National Institute of Malaria Research was established in 1977 as Malaria Research Centre, which was renamed as National Institute of Malaria Research in November 2005. ICMR-NIMR is one of the institutes of the Indian Council of Medical Research an autonomous body under Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India.

Candidates possessing required essential qualifications, experience and age criteria may attend walk-in-interview / written test on the dates and venue as indicated in the schedule below along with the filled-in prescribed application form and supporting documents for proof of date of birth, qualifications and experience.

Project Title : “A study of low-density malaria parasite infection in the community and its transmission potential in North and South districts in Goa”- (Duration-02 years)

Project Research Scientific - VI (Non Medical) (Scientist ‘D’-Non Medical)

No. of Post : 01 UR

Salary (fixed) In Rs. pm : Rs. 54,000/- + HRA as per rules

Essential / Desirable qualification and Experience : Essential Qualifications : First Class graduate Degree with Ph.D. in Life Sciences (Biomedical Sciences, Zoology, Bioinformatics, Biology / Bioscience, Biotechnology related and applied Life Sciences) with 8 years R&D/ Teaching / Working Experience in a Govt. / Public Sector / Private Institutions. Or 2nd class M.Sc degree in Life Sciences as above with Ph.D degree in relevant subject from a recognized university with minimum 8 years of R & D / teaching experience after Ph.D in the relevant subject. Desirable : Additional post- doctoral research/teaching experience and Knowledge of computer applications and data management.

Note : The selected candidate would work at NIMR, Delhi

Age Limit : 45 Years

Senior Project Research Fellow

No. of Post : 01 UR

Salary (fixed) In Rs. pm : Rs. 35,000/- + HRA as per rules

Essential / Desirable qualification and Experience : Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences OR Post Graduate Degree in professional course related with Biotechnology courses AND two years’ research experience.
Desirable : The applicant must have research experience in molecular and cell biology related relevant field. Experience in analyzing large NGS datasets assembly, especially functional genomics with hands on experience in related field for DNA,RNA isolation, Molecular Diagnostics, Realtime PCR, TaqMan probe based diagnosis. Preference would be given to candidate having at least one first authored publication in the relevant field of Biology. Duties and Responsibilities: The selected personnel would be responsible to carry out project related work and manage laboratory and the candidate is also expected to support in vitro cell culture techniques, and other genomics studies Gene profiling, gene profiling data, etc. Note: 35 Years The selected candidate would work at NIMR Delhi.

Age Limit : 35 Years

Date and time of registration and verification of document : On 20 September 2021 from 09:30AM to 10:30 AM
Address : ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research, Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi -110077

Note
1. Interview will be held on the same day after registration and verification of documents. No candidate will be allowed to enter after scheduled date and time.
2. If there are more than 30 candidates against any post, written examination will be conducted and shortlisted candidates will be considered for interview/personal discussion.

Terms and Conditions
1. Interested and eligible candidates possessing the essential qualification and experience can appear for walk-in-interview/personal discussions (as applicable) on the dates mentioned against each post along with the duly filled in, prescribed application form (attached).
3. Incomplete applications, application not submitted in prescribed format and application without supportive documents asked for, shall be summarily rejected. Qualification and experience should be in relevant discipline/field and from a reputed institution/organization recognized by relevant authority.
4. Separate application should be submitted for each post, if applying for more than one post.
5. Experience shall be counted from the date of completion of minimum essential educational qualification.
6. Submission of incorrect or false information during the process of walk-in-interview/personal discussion shall disqualify the candidature at any stage.
7. The Director reserves the right to increase / decrease the number of vacancies as per requirement.
8. The Director, NIMR has the right to accept/ reject any application without assigning any reason thereof and no correspondence will be entertained in this matter.
9. The Director, NIMR reserves right to fill up or not to fill up the post advertised on website. 10. Candidate should write the Name of Project on the top of the application.
11. No benefit of provident fund, Leave Travel Concession, Medical Claim etc. will be considered, since the post is purely on temporary basis.
12. Age relaxation is admissible to SC/ST/OBC/EXM/Departmental candidates including projects as per Govt. of India/ICMR Norms. No age relaxation will be considered for un-reserved post.
13. Age limit and experience will be considered as on the date of walk-in- interview/personal discussion.
14. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in-interview/personal discussion/written test.
15. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification/ experience does not guarantee selection.
16. Candidates already in regular service under any central/state govt/Autonomous/dept/PSU are not eligible to apply.
17. Selected candidates will be granted Leave as per ICMR guidelines.
18. Community/ Caste certificate: Candidates applying under OBC category shall submit attested copy of OBC Non – Creamy Layer Certificate in specified format, issued within one year from the date of walk-in- interview test and / or personal discussion by the appropriate authority. Only Non-Creamy Layer OBC certificates will be accepted and other certificates will not be accepted.
19. Posts are contractual for the duration offered.
20. The above posts are filled-up purely on temporary and contractual basis & the candidate will have no right to claim for any type of Permanent Employment under ICMR-NIMR or continuation of his/her services in any other project.
21. Canvassing and bringing inside or outside influence in any form for short listing and employment will treated as a disqualification and the candidate will be debarred from selection process.
22. Those appearing for Walk-in-Interview/personal discussion, he/she must bring all original certificates (1) Educational qualification (2) Proof of Date of birth
(3) Experience certificates/testimonials
(4) One-self attested recent passport size photograph
(5) ID Proof (Ex. Aadhar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving License etc.)
(6) One set of self-attested photocopies of all documents.
(7) SC/ST/OBC Certificates, if applicable.
(8) Candidates should produce all certifications/testimonials in original for verification at the time of walk in–interview. 23. Candidates reporting after the scheduled date/time will not be allowed to appear in interview / or personal discussion.

Note :
(a) Wearing of face cover is compulsory. The following Preventive measures are to be adhered strictly by the candidates appearing for walk-in-interview, to contain the spread of Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) inside the premises and during recruitment process:
(b) Spitting in public & work place shall be punishable with fine, as may be prescribed in accordance with its laws, rules or regulations by the State/UT local authority.
(c) Social distancing shall be followed by all persons in public places and in transport.
(d) Provision for thermal screening, hand wash and sanitizer shall be made at all entry and exit points and common areas.
(e) Use of Arogya Setu App is mandatory.
(f) Large physical gathering at one place should be avoided.
(g) As much as possible candidates should avoid using other’s phones, desk, or work tools and equipment. Clean and disinfect them before and after use.
(h) Loitering and crowding in corridors should be avoided and candidates should maintain social distancing.