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Direct recruitment for post of Research Scientist E at Drug Discovery Research Centre of THSTI

 

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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 is developed as a part of the interdisciplinary NCR Biotech Science Cluster located at Faridabad. THSTI is designed as a dynamic, interactive organization with a mission to conduct innovative translational research and to develop research collaborations across disciplines and professions to translate concepts into tangible products to improve human health.
THSTI has set up niche centres for research in areas relevant to planned translational work. They are: Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research Centre (VIDRC), Paediatric Biology Centre (PBC), Centre for Bio-design & Diagnostics (CBD), Drug Discovery Research Centre (DDRC), Centre for Human Microbial Ecology (CHME) and Policy Centre for Biomedical Research (PCBR). Clinical Development Services Agency (CDSA) and the National Bio­design Alliance (NBA) are THSTI’s extramural centres.

This recruitment notice is for Drug Discovery Research Centre which has been set up as a mission centre of the THSTI to enable the process of drug discovery research in India. It is a multi-disciplinary centre where research activities will span the broad areas of Biology, Chemistry, and Systems Biology.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the following position to be filled by direct recruitment:

Post: RESEARCH SCIENTIST E

No. of posts and age limit: One post; 55 years

Pay scale: Rs.37400-67000+ GP Rs.8700/-

Job Description
Lead a cutting edge team that contributes a strong synthetic and medicinal chemistry expertise to DDRC. Work in an integrated manner with the other groups of DDRC to facilitate its goal of drug discovery and development.

Qualifications and experience:
Ph.D in Organic Chemistry with a minimum of eight years of post- Ph.D work experience. This should include at least six years of working in a pharmaceutical company in the area of Synthetic/Medicinal Chemistry. Proven expertise in lead to hit optimization is a must as is the demonstrated skills in synthetic chemistry. Ability to build and lead an active research team of synthetic and medicinal chemists to further the goals of DDRC.

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Appointment will be made on contract initially for a period upto 9th July 2018 with a probation period of two years that may be extended at the discretion of the competent Authority.
2. The pay & allowances are admissible as per the 6th Pay Commission scales of the Govt, of India. Other benefits include new pension scheme, medical reimbursement, LTC, bonus etc. as per the rules of the Institute.
3. Persons working in Govt. / PSUs / autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel or produce a relevant ‘No Objection Certificate’ at the time of Interview.
4. All educational, professional and technical qualification should be from a recognized Board/University.
5. The experience requirement specified shall be experience acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications specified for the post.
6. The age limit, qualification, experience and other requirements for the posts are relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority, in case of candidates who are otherwise suitable. Candidates not found suitable for the posts notified, can be offered a lower post on the recommendation of the Selection Committee.
7. Number of positions filled will be as per the Institute’s need and availability of suitable candidates.
8. Reservation rules shall apply wherever applicable. Outstation SC/ST/PwD 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 travel.
9. Incomplete applications will stand summarily rejected.
10. 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 and experience.
11. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
12. All results will be published on our website and all future communications will be only through email.
13. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification
14. Interested candidates are requested to submit the online application on or before the last date and send the signed hard copy of application on or before the specified date.

The procedure for online application:
a. Before filling online application, do keep the following documents handy:

  1. A soft copy of your passport size photo.
  2. A comprehensive CV (PDF format only) containing details of qualification, positions held, professional experience/distinctions etc.

b. Candidates are requested to use Google Chrome internet browser for best results in
submission of online application.
c. Once online application is submitted, no correction/modification is possible.
d. In case of difficulty in filling up the online form, please contact admin@thsti.res.in
e. On successful submission of your application, an auto-generated email containing a reference number will be sent to the email address provided. Please keep a note of the reference number for future correspondence.
f. The following should be done after submission of online application:

  1. Take a print out of the application.
  2. Please sign the application at the appropriate place and send the signed application with CV, self-attested copies of certificates / documents pertaining to educational qualification and experience by speed post /registered post so as to reach on or before the last date at the address given below.
    Head - Administration
    Translational Health Science and Technology Institute
    NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad - Gurgaon Expressway,
    P.O. Box No. 04, Faridabad -121001
    Please super-scribe the post applied for on the envelope.

g. Please note that the application without signature, or those received after due date or incomplete in any other respect will be summarily rejected.

Important dates:
Last date for submission of online application : 16th January 2016
Last date for receiving the signed hard copy of application at THSTI: 23rd January, 2016

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Recruitment Notice No: THS/RN/32/2015

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