Scientist ‘C’ (Medical) post at National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai

INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH

Applications are invited upto 8th August 2012 for three posts of Scientist ‘C’ (Medical) at the ICMR’s National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai in the Pay Band PB-3, Rs.15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs. 6600/- and other usual allowances as admissible as per Government norms.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE: - (i) MBBS degree recognized by MCI from a recognized University.

(ii) Four years R&D / teaching experience in the related subject after obtaining essential qualification (i) above.

Desirable Qualification: (i) MD in related subjects (Medicine, Pediatrics, Chest & TB Respiratory Medicine etc.) recognized by MCI from a recognized University.

(ii) Additional Post doctoral research/teaching experience in relevant subjects in recognized institute(s).

(iii) Knowledge of Computer Applications.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Scientist on these positions are expected to design and develop independent research projects on thematic areas covered by National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai in addition to participating in ongoing clinical trials and operational research studies in the fields of TB and HIV-TB co-infection. The candidate should be able to carry out multi centric studies and manage administrative responsibility. Scientist will have to take primary responsibility for day to day care of trial patients as well as participate in research activities.

AGE LIMIT: Not exceeding 40 years. Relaxable up to 5 years for Government Servants and SC/ST/OBC 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 Council’s letter No. 6/1/2007-Admn.II dated 28.3.2011.

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 under Rule 14 and Notes 1 & 2 of Schedule III.

OTHER SERVICE CONDITIONS:

(1) Pay Band PB-3, Rs.15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs. 6600/-

(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) 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.

HOW TO APPLY:

(1) Application forms and other information can be obtained from ICMR’s website www.icmr.nic.in, www.trc-chennai.org 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 in Charge, 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.

(3) Documents to be enclosed with the application form (copies attested by Gazetted Officer): -

(a) Proof of Date of Birth

(b) Educational qualification

(c) Experience

(d) Crossed Indian Postal Order (IPO) for Rs.100/- (Rupees One hundred only) payable to the Director in Charge, National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai. SC/ST and physically handicapped candidates (PH) are exempted from the application fee. IPOs are payable by all other candidates including ICMR employees.

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

NOTE: 1) MD degree in subjects relevant to Indian Council of Medical Research shall be treated equivalent to three years experience. 2) Candidates with MD degree will be preferred for direct  recruitment. 3) If no suitable candidate is found at Scientist ‘C’ level, the post can be filled at lower level i.e. Scientist ‘B’. 4) 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. 5) Candidates called for interview will be paid 2nd class rail fare by the shortest route on production of documents. 6) 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. 7) These posts are with all India transfer liability under the Council.

For activities of the above-mentioned Institute as well as ICMR norm, please refer to ICMR website at www.icmr.nic.in, NIRT website at www.trc-chennai.org

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icmr.nic.in/Employment_Opportunities/NIRT_Scientist%20C.pdf