Applications are invited for the post of Research Associate (RA), Sr. Research Fellow (SRF) and Jr. Research Fellow (JRF) for projects under VIDRC

TRANSLATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (THSTI) is an autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. THSTI has been developed as a part of the interdisciplinary Health biotech Science cluster to be located at Faridabad which is a part of the National Capital Region. The Institute is being mentored by globally recognized National Institute of Immunology (NII) and the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Science and Technology (HM-HST). THSTI is designed to be a dynamic and interactive organization with a mission to conduct innovative translational research and develop research collaborations across disciplines and professions to accelerate the development of concepts into tangible products to improve human health. The other members of the cluster include The Regional Centre of Biotechnology (RCB) under the aegis of UNESCO and the NII with which the THSTI will have a seamless collaboration to achieve the interdisciplinary expertise. The cluster will have access to the state of the art experimental animal facility and the platform technology center for the sophisticated instrumentation. The permanent laboratories of the centre will come up in Faridabad within 3 years. The interim laboratories of the centre are functioning from Gurgaon in the South of Delhi area with adequate housing, transportation and schooling facilities. Campus housing may be available when the centre moves to Faridabad.

Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research Center (VIDRC) has been set up as a mission center of the THSTI to study infectious disease and pathogens with the aim to generate translational knowledge for developing prophylactic and therapeutic measures against diseases prevalent in India.

Post: JRF, SRF, RA

Applications are invited for the post of Research Associate (RA), Sr. Research Fellow (SRF) and Jr. Research Fellow (JRF) from suitable candidates for the following projects under VIDRC:

Project Code	Name of the Project	Name of Position	No. of Positions
1.	Investigating the role of Tyrosine Kinases in the life-cycle of Japanese Encephalitis Virus and Dengue virus	RA JRF	1 1
2.	Investigating the role of MazF toxins in pathogenesis and persistence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis	RA	1
3.	Towards the characterization of multiple P-loop GTPases in mycobacteria	SRF	1

Qualifications

RA : Doctorate (PhD/MD) or an equivalent degree or 3 years of research experience after MVSc / MPharm.

SRF: Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences with 2 years research experience or MBBS.

JRF: Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences.

Emoluments

No.	Name of the Positions	Emoluments (in Rs.)
1	RA	22,000 / 24,000 + HRA
2	SRF	18,000 + HRA
3	JRF	12,000 + HRA (for 1^st and 2^nd year) 14,000 + HRA (for 3^rd year)

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1.      Appointment will be made on a contract for a period of 1 year at a time with a possibility of extension up to 3 years based on satisfactory performance review. There will be an initial probation period of 6 months that may be extended at the discretion of the competent Authority.
2.      Interested candidates may apply to
the Administrative Officer,
Translational Health Science and Technology Institute,
496, Udyog Vihar Phase-III,
Gurgaon,
Haryana-122016
on a plain paper in the attached format duly enclosing the relevant certificates. Information can also be obtained personally from the institute on telephone no. 01242876300/400.
3.      Individual applications must be submitted for different positions.
4.      Last date for receipt of applications will be 26th April, 2011.
5.      All educational Professional and Technical qualification should be from a recognized Board/University.
6.      The experience requirement specified shall be experience acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications required for the post.
7.      Persons working in Govt. or Public Sector undertaking should apply through proper channel or produce 'No Objection Certificate' at the time of Interview.
8.      Incomplete applications will stand summarily rejected.
9.      In case a large number of applications are received for each post, screening will be done to limit the number of candidates to those possessing higher/relevant qualification.
10.   Interview will be held on 6th May, 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. The list of shortlisted candidates will be available on the THSTI website on 27th April, 2011. No separate intimation will be sent to the candidates.
11.   Outstation SC/ST candidates called for the interview will be paid to & fro second class railway fare, as per Govt. of India rules on production of the proof of the same.
12.   Number of positions filled will be as per the need and availability of the suitable candidates.
13.   Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
14.   The final result of the selection will be published on THSTI website or before 14th May, 2011.