NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TUBERCULOSIS

(Indian Council of Medical Research)

No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031

Applications are invited upto 21st June 2017 for one post of Scientist D (Bacteriology) at the ICMRs National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai in the Pay Band PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs. 7600/- (pre-revised VI CPC) and other usual allowances as admissible as per Government norms.

Essential qualification & Experience:

MD in Microbiology from a recognized University with five years R&D/teaching experience in Medical Microbiology out of which at least 2 years in a managerial position to handle R&D projects in a team effectively in a directing capacity.

Or

First/Second Class M.Sc. + Ph.D in Medical Microbiology from a recognized University with eight years R&D/teaching experience in Medical Microbiology after M.Sc. + Ph.D. out of which at least 2 years in a managerial position to handle R&D projects in a team effectively in a directing capacity.

Desirable qualifications:

1. Two years of experience in conducting research in a TB laboratory.

2. Be well versed with the RNTCP guidelines, be able to coordinate with National Reference Laboratories activities, undertake real-time research to support RNTCP Policy Guidelines.

3. Be able to design and conduct laboratory based research projects, be a team leader to assist other laboratory staff to undertake research studies, manage administrative responsibilities.

4. Be able to develop and validate newer diagnostic methodologies and newer Anti-TB drugs.

   Job Requirements:

   The candidate should be able to design and conduct independent laboratory based research projects, be a team leader to assist other laboratory staff to undertake research studies, be part of a team in assisting and supporting ongoing HIV TB clinical trials and also manage administrative responsibilities. The candidate should be able to develop and validate newer diagnostic methodologies and newer anti tuberculosis drugs and coordination of National Reference Laboratory activities such as EQA etc., undertake real time research to support RNTCP policy guidelines and assist the Head of Department in the administrative activities of the lab.

   Notes:

   MD/Ph.D. in the relevant subject shall be treated equivalent to three years experience.

   Age limit:

   Not exceeding 45 years. Relaxable up to 5 years for Government Servants and for SC/ST/OBC- NCL candidates in accordance with the instructions issued by the Department of Personnel and Training from time to time in this regard.

   One time age relaxation is also allowed to Scientific and Technical staff working in long term projects in ICMR Institutes/Centres for posts advertised under HRSC, 2007 provided they meet essential qualifications and experience for the post with a view to provide them opportunity to compete with other candidates as per Councils letter No. 6/1/2007-Admn.II dated 28.3.2011.

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   General Relaxation clause: Age, qualification and experience will be relaxable in deserving cases as mentioned in the Recruitment Rules of Health Research Scientists cadre of ICMR, 2007 under Rule 14 and Notes 1 & 2 of Schedule III.

   Other Service Conditions:

   1. Pay Band PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs. 7600/- (minimum pay Rs. 21,900/-

      + Grade Pay Rs. 7600/-) (pre-revised VI CPC)

   2. Allowances as per Central Government Rules are admissible on the above pay scale.

   3. Benefits of new restructured defined contributory Pension system are admissible as per the provision contained in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (ECD & PR Division), Notification No.5/7/2003-ECD & PR dated 22.12.2003 effective from 1.1.2004.

   4. Private practice is not allowed. However, non-practicing allowance is admissible to medical graduates only as per rules.

   5. Applications from employees working in Central/State Govt. Departments/Public Sector Undertakings and Govt. funded research agencies must be forwarded through proper channel. Advance copies of application with all necessary documents will be considered subject to the conditions that a No Objection Certificate from the employer is produced at the time of personal discussion. Application received after the closing date will not be considered. Candidates called for personal discussion/interview have the option to answer in Hindi also.

How to apply:

1. Application forms and other information can be obtained from the following websites www.icmr.nic.in and www.nirt.res.in on or before the closing date.

2. Application forms duly completed in all respects and signed by the applicant should be sent to the Director, National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (Formerly Tuberculosis Research Centre), No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetput, Chennai

   600 031 on or before the closing date (21.06.2017).

3. Documents to be enclosed with the application form (self-attested copies) -

   1. Proof of Date of Birth (SSC Board Certificate)

   2. Educational qualifications (Degree, Diploma, certificate courses and copies of all mark sheets for all the years)

   3. Community Certificate

   4. Experience (proof for all experiences mentioned in the application)

   5. List of publications

   6. Crossed Indian Postal Order (IPO) or Demand Draft from a nationalized bank for Rs.500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) payable to the Director, National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai. SC/ST/women and physically handicapped candidates (PH) are exempted from the application fee. IPOs/DDs are payable by all other candidates including ICMR employees.

4. Unsigned/Incomplete application or application without supportive evidence asked for/without postal order/demand draft and application received late shall be summarily rejected.

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NOTE:

1. Since it is not possible to call all the eligible candidates for the interview/personal discussion, the applicants will be short-listed for this purpose. The decision of the Director General, ICMR will be final in this regard.

2. Candidates called for interview will be paid 1st class rail fare by the shortest route on production of documents.

3. Any canvassing by or on behalf of the candidates or to bring political or other outside influence with regard to selection/recruitment shall be treated as disqualification.

4. This post is with all India transfer liability under the Council.

For activities of the above-mentioned Institute as well as ICMR norms, please refer to ICMR website at www.icmr.nic.in, NIRT website at www.nirt.res.in.

DIRECTOR INCHARGE

• Organization : National Institute For Research In Tuberculosis
• Organization City, State : chennai, tamil nadu
• Organization Website : www.icmr.nic.in