SCIENTIST VACANCY AT TUBERCULOSIS RESEARCH CENTRE

TUBERCULOSIS RESEARCH CENTRE
EPIDEMIOLOGY UNIT
(INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH)
CHENNAI – 600 031

1.      POSITION: Scientist ‘B’ (Medical)(1)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: MBBS degree recognized by MCI.

DESIRABLE: 1. MD in Internal Medicine/ Pediatrics/ Chest Diseases & TB / Pulmonary Medicine

(or)

Diploma in Pediatrics / Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases

2. Additional Post Doctoral research / teaching experience in relevant subjects in recognized Institute (s).

3. Knowledge of Computer Applications

JOB REQUIREMENT: Plan, design, conduct and analyze epidemiological studies including cross sectional and follow up surveys independently. Monitoring and supervising the field activities of the technical staff.

AGE LIMIT: Not exceeding 35 years

2.    POSITION: Scientist ‘B’ (Statistics)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: First class Master’s Degree in Statistics / Biostatics from a

recognized University

(OR)

Second class M.Sc + Ph.D degree in Statistics / Biostatistics from a recognized university.

DESIRABLE: 1. Doctorate in Statistics / Biostatistics from a recognized University

2. Additional Post Doctoral research/ teaching experience in relevant subjects in recognized institute(s).

3. Knowledge of Computer Applications

JOB REQUIREMENT: To plan, design and conduct epidemiology related studies and also to assist the epidemiologist in planning, sampling, analyzing and monitoring the data collections for all

the epidemiological studies

AGE LIMIT: Not exceeding 35 years

• Not exceeding 35 years. Relaxable up to 5 years for Government Servants and SC/ST/OBC (not belonging to creamy layer) candidates in accordance with the instructions issued by the Department of Personnel and Training from time to time in this regard. However the prescribed age may be relaxed in exceptional cases for experienced and qualified candidates.

• 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 Council’s letter No.6/1/2007-Admn.II dated 28.03.2011.

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.

OTHER DETAILS:

• Allowances as per Central Government Rules are admissible on the above pay scale. Benefits of the new restructured defined contributory Pension System are admissible as per the provision contained in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (ECB & PR Division), Notification No.5/7/2003-ECD & PR dated 22.12.2003 effective from 01.01.2004.

• Private practice is not allowed, however non-practicing allowance is admissible to medical graduates only as per rules of the Council.

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

• 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 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.

Application forms and other information can be obtained from the Office of the Director –in-Charge, Tuberculosis Research Centre, Epidemiology Unit, Mayor VR Ramanathan Road, Chetput, Chennai – 600 031 in person or downloaded from ICMR website www.icmr.nic.in, www.trc-chennai.org on or before the closing date.

Application forms duly completed in all respects and signed by the applicant should be sent on the above mentioned address and should reach the Centre on or before the closing date along with the attested copies of the certificates in support of date of birth, educational qualification, experience

etc and a crossed Indian Postal Order (IPO) for Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) payable to the Director, Tuberculosis Research Centre, Chennai. SC/ST and physically handicapped candidates (PH) are exempted from the application fee payable in form of IPO. IPOs are payable by all other candidates including ICMR employees. Incomplete / late applications or without postal orders will not be entertained. Application received after the closing date for whatever reason is liable to be rejected. Application with evidence for proof of age (HSC certificate, educational qualifications and supporting documents for proof of age (HSC certificate), educational qualifications and supporting documents of experiences to be furnished for consideration. Unsigned/ Incomplete application or application without supportive evidence asked for/ without postal order application received late shall be summarily rejected.

NOTE:

• MD/PhD degree in subjects relevant to Indian Council of Medical Research shall be treated equivalent to three years experience respectively. Candidates with MD/PhD degree will be preferred for direct recruitment.

• 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. 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. These posts are with all India transfer liability under the Council.

For activities of the above mentioned Centre, please refer to ICMR website at www.icmr.nic.in ,TRC website at www.trc-chennai.org.