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. As early as in 1911, the Government of India set up the Indian Research Fund Association (IRFA) with the specific objective of sponsoring and coordinating medical research in the country. After independence, several important changes were made in the organisation and the activities of the IRFA. It was redesignated in 1949 as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) with considerably expanded scope of functions.
Applications are invited on plain paper for one purely temporary contractual post of Scientist ‘B’ (Non medical) in the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR) Unit, ICMR Headquarters, New Delhi, for a period up to July 3, 2019.
Post : Scientist
Qualifications
Essential : 1st class Master’s degree in any field of Life Sciences/ Biological Sciences from a recognized university or 2nd class Master’s degree with Ph.D degree in Life Sciences / Biological Sciences from a recognized university.
Desirable : Ph.D degree, Post-Doctoral research experience, Experience of working with a science journal, Experience/skill in scientific writing, Handling of Databases, Knowledge of IT/computers.
Age : Not exceeding 35 years as on April 30, 2018.
Salary : Rs 48000/- pm (fixed) plus HRA as per ICMR rules.
The candidates fulfilling essential and desirable qualifications and experience will be invited to attend the Interview at the ICMR Headquarters, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, on a later date. The candidates are requested to submit their application on plain paper with complete details with a recent passport size photograph duly affixed on it, attested photocopies of all relevant certificates, and Abstract page of each research paper published by April 30, 2018, till 4:00 pm to the office of Senior AO, IJMR Unit, in room number 203/209. Phone/mobile number and e mail address need to be provided in the application.
Eligible candidates who will be called for interview are required to bring five sets of photocopies of their Curriculum Vitae and all other certificates/ testimonials as also the original certificates for verification.
The selected candidates will work in the Indian Journal of Medical Research Unit. He/she will be associated with the Journal and among other assignments, will help in the web-based editorial management of the journal.
The post is contractual and purely temporary till the duration of sanction. The selected candidate will be governed by the ICMR rules applicable to temporary project staff. Age relaxation will be given as per rules of the Central Government. He/she will have no claim for regular appointment under ICMR. Benefits of Provident Fund, CCA, Leave Travel Concession, Medical claim etc. are not admissible.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending interview.
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