NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TUBERCULOSIS (INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH) No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, 31 Applications are invited up to 20.5.2016 for the following posts to be filled in various projects implemented by this Institute, purely on contract/adhoc basis. 1. Name of the Project: Protecting and Improving Public Health Globally: Building Laboratory, Surveillance and workforce capacity to detect, respond to and prevent Drug Resistant TB in India Scientist C (Medical) Project Coordinator MBBS degree recognized by MCI or equivalent degree from recognized University with 4 years R&D/Teaching experience in the required subject after MBBS Degree Or Post graduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) with one year R&D/teaching experience or Postgraduate diploma in medical subjects with two years R&D/teaching experience in the required subject from recognized university. Doctorate or M.P.H Degree or MD in public health from a recognized university for candidates with first class relevant degree, Additional Post doctoral research/teaching experience in public health and clinical and operational research from recognized institute(s), Knowledge of Computer Applications or Business Intelligence tools /Data Management Not exceeding 40 years. Age relaxation as per GOI rules Consolidated salary Rs.59,108/- + HRA 10207/- p.m. 1. Create actionable strategies that ensure the smooth and timely startup, integration, and quality execution of the project. 2. Oversee dayto-day operations of outbreak and molecular epidemiology part of the project. 3. Supervise the data entry of information related to the biological materials, into a proprietary computer database. 5. Responsible for overall fiscal project management under the guidance of the PI. 6. Ensure maintenance of all facility equipments and SOPs. Co-ordinate with other centers in the project for smooth financial and project management.
Scientist B (Non-Medical) MGIT Ist class Master s degree in relevant subject from a recognized University Or 2nd Class M.Sc + Ph.D degree in relevant subject from a recognized University. Ph.D. in required subjects (Microbiology/ Molecular Biology). Two years Research experience culture and DST of Mycobacterium using liquid and solid medium. Additional Post doctoral research/teaching experience in Mycobacteriology from recognized institute(s), Knowledge of Computer Applications or Business Intelligence tools/ Data Management. Not exceeding 35 years. Age relaxation as per GOI rules Consolidated salary Rs.44,730/- + HRA Rs.6,300/- p.m. To perform and monitor culture and DST of mycobacterium cultures using liquid and solid cultures with additional duties pertaining to the project Scientist B (Non-Medical) NGS 1 OBC Ist class Master s degree in relevant subject from a recognized University OR II Class M.Sc + Ph.D degree in relevant subject from a recognized University. Ph.D. in required subjects (Microbiology/ Molecular Biology). Two years Research experience culture NGS and sequencing and analysis. Additional Post doctoral research/teaching experience molecular biology and microbiology from recognized institute(s), Knowledge of Computer Applications or Business Intelligence tools/ Data Management. Not exceeding 35 years. Age relaxation as per GOI rules Consolidated salary Rs.44,730/- + HRA Rs.6300/- p.m. To perform and monitor Mycobacterium whole genome sequencing and analysis, additional duties pertaining to the project Upto
Scientist B (Non-Medical) Bio-informatics 1 SC Ist class Master s degree in Bioinformatics from a recognized University Or 2nd Class M.Sc + Ph.D degree in Bioinformatics from a recognized University. Ph.D. in bioinformatics, two years Research experience whole genome sequencing analysis. Additional Post doctoral research/teaching experience molecular biology and bioinformatics from recognized institute(s), Knowledge of Computer Applications or Business Intelligence tools/ Data Management. Not exceeding 35 years. Age relaxation as per GOI rules Consolidated salary Rs.44,730/- + HRA Rs.6300/- p.m. To perform and monitor Mycobacterial whole genome sequencing and analysis with additional duties pertaining to the project Data Entry Operator Grade B 2 1-UR; 1-OBC. +2 in Science stream with Maths as a subject froma recognized Board or DOEACC A level from recognized Institute 2 year s relevant experience in govt/autonomous/psu or recognized Institute or Graduate in Computer Application/IT/Computer science from a recognized Institute. Data entry speed of 8000 key depressions per hour on computer to qualify skill test. Should be well conversant with various computer programming including MS Word, Excel and simple statistical packages Not exceeding 35 years. Age relaxation as per GOI rules Consolidated salary Rs.17,040/- pm. To carry out clinical and bacteriological data entry in the required format and additional duties pertaining to the project Project Technical Officer / Lab NGS and MGIT 2 UR 3 years Graduate degree in Life sciences+ two years experience in the related field. Masters in life sciences. Experience in molecular biology lab for 2 years, Knowledge of computer application. Not exceeding 30years. Age relaxation as per GOI rules Consolidated salary Rs.29,607/- p.m.
To carry out, report and supervise daily activities pertaining to laboratory component of the project and additional duties pertaining to the project Project Technical Assistant / Field Graduate from a recognized university with Diploma in medical lab technology and 2 year s relevant experience. 1. Experience in field work and handling of data with interpretation of it. 2. Knowledge of computer. Not exceeding 30 years. Age relaxation as per GOI rules Consolidated salary Rs.28,755/-p.m. Assist in data collection activities, maintenance of records and assist in preparing the reports and additional duties pertaining to the project Project Accounts Assistant Commerce Graduate from a recognized university, with 2 year s relevant experience. Should be well conversant with various computer programming including MS Word, Excel and simple statistical packages Not exceeding 30 years. Age relaxation as per GOI rules Consolidated salary Rs.29,607/-p.m. To maintain the accounts and help in audit for this project and additional duties pertaining to the project Project Administrative Assistant Graduate from a recognized university with 2 year s relevant experience. Should be well conversant with various computer programming including MS Word, and Excel Not exceeding 30 years. Age relaxation as per GOI rules Consolidated salary Rs.29,607/-p.m.
To carry out administrative work including indents processing and additional duties pertaining to the project Project Technician III / Lab 2 1- OBC; 1-SC. 10+2 with Science subjects equivalent from a recognized Board with one year DMLT or relevant subject from Govt. recognized organization/institute/medical college and one year experience in a recognized organization. B Sc in Microbiology/Bio technology/life Science OR Graduate in Medical Laboratory Technology/Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with two years experience in Diagnostics Laboratory, experience in GCLP and Mycobacteriology laboratory work. Consolidated salary Rs.17,040/- p.m. To carry out routine smear microscopy, culture and DST of the clinical samples collected in the study and additional duties pertaining to the project Project Technician II (Lab) 10th or equivalent from a recognized board with one year DMLT Certificate from a Government recognized Institute or one year laboratory/field/clinical experience or working in a Govt. Laboratory/Govt. recognized Institution. Graduate in Medical Laboratory Technology/Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with two years experience in Diagnostics Laboratory, experience in GCLP and Mycobacteriology laboratory work. Consolidated salary Rs.16,188/- p.m. To carry out routine laboratory procedures, media preparation, sterilization and collect clinical samples in the study and additional duties pertaining to the project
2. Name of the Project: Cambridge Centre Partnership on Antimicrobial Resistant Tuberculosis Scientist C (Medical) Project Coordinator MBBS degree recognized by MCI or equivalent degree from recognized University with 4 years R&D/Teaching experience in the required subject after MBBS Degree Or Post graduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) with one year R&D/teaching experience or Postgraduate diploma in medical subjects with two years R&D/teaching experience in the required subject from recognized university. Doctorate or M.P.H Degree or MD in public health from a recognized university for candidates with first class relevant degree, Additional Post doctoral research/teaching experience in public health and clinical and operational research from recognized institute(s), Knowledge of Computer Applications or Business Intelligence tools /Data Management Not exceeding 40 years. Age relaxation as per GOI rules Consolidated salary Rs.57,443/-p.m 1. Responsible for patient cohort management 2. Create actionable strategies that ensure the smooth and timely start-up, integration, and quality execution of the project. 3. Responsible for overall fiscal management of areas of responsibility. 4. Responsible for ensuring that all quoting/billing documents are harmonized and accurate. Scientist C (Non-Medical) 3 1-UR; 1-OBC; 1-SC. Ist class Master s degree in relevant subject from a recognized University with 4 years of R & D / teaching Experience in relevant subject after Master s degree OR II Class M.Sc + Ph.D degree in relevant subject from a recognized University with 4 year of R & D / teaching Experience in relevant subject after Master s degree Ph.D. in required subjects (Microbiology/ Molecular Biology). Two years Research experience culture and DST of Mycobacterium using liquid and solid medium. Additional Post doctoral research/teaching experience in Mycobacteriology from recognized institute(s), Knowledge of Computer Applications or Business Intelligence tools/ Data Management.
Not exceeding 40 years. Age relaxation as per GOI rules Consolidated salary Rs.45,954/- p.m To perform and monitor culture and DST of mycobacterium cultures using liquid and solid cultures, cell line maintenance, Setting up infection studies, RT PCR for gene expression studies and Fluorescence in situ hybridization assay in clinical samples obtained in the study. Scientist C (Non-Medical) Immunology Ist class Master s degree in relevant subject from a recognized University Or 2nd Class M.Sc + Ph.D degree in relevant subject from a recognized University. Ph.D. in required subjects (Immunology). Two years Research experience culture and DST of Mycobacterium using liquid and solid medium. Additional Post doctoral research/teaching experience in Immunology from recognized institute(s), Knowledge of Computer Applications or Business Intelligence tools/ Data Management. Fluency in written and spoken English. Strong understanding of flow cytomery, hands-on experience in both processing human peripheral blood samples, and, analyzing these samples by 11-18 color flow cytometry. Not exceeding 35 years. Age relaxation as per GOI rules Consolidated salary Rs.45,954/- p.m The major focus of the research will be to investigate the role of different types T cell responses in the clinical outcomes of individuals with drug resistant tuberculosis. The candidate is expected to do the following: 1. Coordinate with clinical and research staff on participant recruitment and sample acquisition. 2. Data entry on basic information related to biological materials. 3. Process peripheral blood samples from study participants which include participants with active tuberculosis, TB. 4. Perform experiments related to T cell immunology including PBMC isolation, in vitro culture, and cell staining for flow cytometry. Analyze flow cytomery data using FlowJo and other software. Willingness to process peripheral blood samples from individuals with drug-senitive and drug resistant TB (e.g., MDR-TB).
Project Technical Assistant Lab NGS and MGIT Graduate from a recognized university with one year Diploma in medical lab technology and 2 year s relevant experience. Masters in life sciences. Experience in molecular biology lab for 2 years, Knowledge of computer application. Not exceeding 30years. Age relaxation as per GOI rules Consolidated salary Rs.27,945/- p.m To carry out and supervise daily activities pertaining to the project, SOP and other reporting documents maintenance Project Technical Assistant Field 1 SC Graduate from a recognized university and 2 years of field experience. 1. Experience in field work and handling of data with interpretation of it. 2. Knowledge of computer. Not exceeding 30 years. Age relaxation as per GOI rules Consolidated salary Rs.27,945/-p.m. Assist in data collection activities, maintenance of records and assist in preparing the reports, Assist Clinician in recruitment of the patient in Cohort. Project Technician III / Lab 10+2 with Science subjects and 2 Years DMLT or 10+2 in Science subject with one Year DMLT & two Years of experience in recognized organization. * B Sc degree shall be treated as 3 Years Experience B Sc in Microbiology/Bio technology/life Science OR Graduate in Medical Laboratory Technology/Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with two years experience in Diagnostics Laboratory, experience in GCLP and Mycobacteriology laboratory work. Consolidated salary Rs.16560/- p.m
To carry out routine smear microscopy, culture and DST of the clinical samples collected in the study. Project Technician I Lab 10 th / Matriculation/High School with one Year experience in recognized organization. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with two years experience in Diagnostics Laboratory, experience in GCLP and Mycobacteriology laboratory work. Consolidated salary Rs.14,490/- p.m To carry out routine smear microscopy, culture and DST of the clinical samples collected in the study. Project Technician I Clinic 10 th / Matriculation/High School with one year experience in field work. Consolidated salary Rs.14,490/- p.m Field investigation to assist the field investigator in collecting patient data & additional duties corresponding to the project. Staff Nurse 1 OBC Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery (GNM) or equivalent & registered as Nurse or ANM with any State Nursing Council. B Sc Nursing with one year of Experience in Research Institute Consolidated salary Rs.28,773/- p.m Patient Management, blood drawing and Assist Clinician in Patient Cohort management.
General Instructions: 1. Applications must be superscribed with applied at the left top corner of the envelope and applications received after last date (due to Postal/ Courier delays) will not be considered. 2. Candidates are required to apply in the prescribed format with complete information and attachments. 3. Candidates are required to mention one valid E Mail ID. 4. Any application without self attested copy of all relevant certificates / mark sheets / testimonials is liable to be rejected. 5. Additional sheets may be attached in the same format, wherever the space allocated is insufficient. 6. The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of submitted information, other documents and photograph. Furnishing of any false information and/or suppression/concealment of facts shall lead to rejection/cancellation of selection/recruitment. 7. Caste certificate of SC/ST/OBC NCL should be on the prescribed proforma only issued by the competent authority as per Act / Orders of Government of India under which the same is recognized as SC/ST/OBC NCL. 8. Reservation will be strictly as per Government of India norms. 9. The competent authority may fix the criteria for shortlisting the candidates higher than the prescribed essential s as per recommendations of the internal screening committee as well as actual or specific requirements of the posts. Hence, mere fulfilment of essential s and experience, requirements does not entail the candidates, eligible to be called for written test. 10. In case of large number of applications received, competent authority has the right to set higher norms than the minimum. The shortlisting may be done based on academic performance and quality / quantity of relevant experience. Written test will be held for the selected shortlisted candidates. The list of shortlisted candidates eligible for further participation in the selection process shall be uploaded/displayed on the Institute website / through post. 11. Venue and date will be intimated on the website. 12. Applicants are required to visit Institute website regularly. 13. Interim enquiries relating to any matter will not be entertained. 14. The competent authority reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason. No recommendation in this matter will be entertained. 15. The competent authority also reserves the right to increase / decrease the number of vacancies as per the requirement. 16. Original documents / certificates will have to be produced at the time of written test., for verification. 17. Canvassing in any form will lead to rejecting of application form. 18. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates regarding conduct and result of written test and reasons for not being called for interview or selection. 19. The decision of the competent authority will be final in the matter of selection. 20. No TA/DA will be paid to attend the written test/interview. 21. The incumbent selected will have no claim for regular appointment under ICMR or continuation of his/her services in any other projects. 22. Candidates having proficiency in the local language of the State and English will be preferred.
How to apply: 1. Interested candidates may apply on the prescribed application form, which may be downloaded from the website www.nirt.res.in / www.icmr.nic.in. 2. Application must be accompanied by non refundable processing fee of Rs.100/ (Rupees One Hundred Only) in the shape of demand draft from any nationalized Bank in favour of Director, NIRT,. SC/ST and women candidates are exempted from the payment of fee, on production of valid Caste certificate. 3. Application forms complete in all respects along with self attested copies of certificates / documents, should reach the Office of the Director, National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (ICMR), No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, 600 031 on or before Incomplete application forms will not be entertained and the applications received after the due date will not be considered and rejected straightaway. DIRECTOR.