Advertisement for PG in Life Sciences at NITVAR, Salary Rs. 42,000 pm

ICMR-National Institute of Translational Virology and AIDS Research, Pune intends to engage following Non-institutional Young Professional - II purely on temporary contract basis to support Intramural Research for Institutional co-ordination and research grant management at ICMR- NITVAR, Pune.

Post : Young Professional -II (Scientific- Communication & Coordination Officer) Non-Medical

No of post : One (01)

Essential Qualification and Experience : Post graduate in Life Sciences / Public Health (with minimum 55% marks). The candidates should have minimum one year of post qualification experience in relevant field.

Desirable : Experience in Scientific communication, technical writing, research, administration or

Scope of work : 1. Scientific & Technical Support to Director
1. Coordination of Scientific & Research activities
2. To support the Director in planning, execution, and monitoring of scientific and administrative activities. 3. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement on Scientific matters through Director's Office
4. To ensure smooth coordination of high-level scientific meetings, develop meeting reports
5. Experience in Scientific manuscript writing.
The Scientific Communication and Coordination Officer (Secretary) shall uphold the highest standards of confidentiality a scientific integrity & report to Director

Age Limit : 40 year

Consolidated Fee/ Remuneration (Rs.) : Rs.42,000/- p.m.

General Terms and conditions
1. Number of positions may vary.
2. The position is meant for temporary basis and is a full time on site position.
3. The Initial term of engagement of Consultants shall be for not more than one year and subsequent extension, if any, can be considered, on case to case basis, depending upon the job requirements and the frame for its completion, subject to fulfillment of performance evaluation made by the Competent Authority, but should not be more than Five years. In all cases, the duration of engagement of any Consultant, in ICMR (Institutes) will not be more than 05 years or till attaining the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. Initial engagement of Young Professional-II will be for one year which is extendable for two more years (01 year at a time) subject to requirement of the services of the YP in the organization and satisfactory performance of the candidate after evaluation by the Competent Authority of the Centre Thus, maximum duration of engagement of YP in the ICMR-NITVAR, Pune is three years (1+1+1) in any case.
4. The rates of emoluments/stipend shown in this advertisement are consolidated.
5. Cut-off date for age limit will be as on the date of walk-in-interview.
6. Age relaxation will be as per the guidelines of ICMR.
7. Candidates meeting the age criteria and possessing the required qualifications and experience, may walk in interview in the prescribed application. All related educational documents, photograph/experience certificates, should be enclosed failing which application shall be rejected.
8. The shortlisted candidates will be allowed to appear before interview Board and candidates may check our website for updates related to the advertisement.
9. Shortlisting of candidates for interview shall be done on basis of educational qualification and experience. However, if necessary, written test and assignment may also be conducted before the interview. In case of tie at any stage all the candidates who have same marks would be considered to have qualified for further rounds.
10. Selection of Candidates will be based on the performance in the interview.

11. Candidates have to submit the duly self -attested copies of proof of their age, educational qualifications, experiences, testimonials etc. at the time of joining, if selected.
12. Allotment of duties to the successful candidates will be decided by the competent authority at its discretion.
13. 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.
14. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee the selection.
15. Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department/ Organizations are not eligible to apply.
16. No TA/DA will be paid to attend interview / personal discussion and candidates have to arrange transport/accommodation themselves.
17. ICMR-NITVAR, Pune reserves rights to consider or reject any application/candidature.
18. Submission of wrong or false information during the process of selection shall disqualify the candidature at any stage.
19. The persons engaged on Human Resource Positions shall not have any claim on a regular post in ICMR or in any of its Institutes/Centers or in any Department of Government of India and their project term with breaks or without breaks in any or multiple projects will not confer any right for further assignment or transfer to any other project or appointment/absorption/regularization of service in funding agency or in ICMR. Benefits of Provident Fund, Pension Scheme, Leave Travel Concession, Medical claim, Staff Quarters and other facilities applicable to the regular staff of ICMR etc. are not admissible to the project human resource positions.
20. ICMR-NITVAR, Pune reserves the right to terminate the Consultant/Young Professional-II position even during the agreed contract period or extended contract period without assigning any reason.
21. Leave shall be as per the ICMR’s policy for the Consultant/Young Professional-II human resource positions.

Candidates are invited to attend a walk-in interview on 14th August, 2025 at 10:30 A.M onwards. The interview will be held at ICMR-National Institute of Translational Virology and AIDS Research, Pune.

Candidates are advised to arrive on time and ensure they meet the stipulated date, time, and essential qualifications. Only those fulfilling the required eligibility criteria pertaining to qualifications, age, experience, etc. and whose original documents are verified by ICMR-NITVAR, Pune will be eligible to participate in the interviews.