Consultant: Scientific (Non-Medical) Position at ICMR Puducherry, India

January 5, 2022

Designation/Position- Consultant: Scientific (Non-Medical) Position

ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre Medical Complex, Indira Nagar Puducherry , India invites application for Consultant: Scientific (Non-Medical) Position from eligible and interested candidates

About- ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre, an autonomous Institute, under the Indian Council of Medical Research, Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India intends to engage Consultant (Scientific) purely on contractual basis for a period of one year. Retired Scientists (Non-Medical) from Central / State Government / Autonomous Organizations / Public Sector Undertaking are eligible for consideration for the above position.

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Designation/Position- Consultant: Scientific (Non-Medical) Position
Research/Job Area- Life Sciences / Biological Sciences
Location- ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre Medical Complex, Indira Nagar Puducherry
Eligibility/Qualification–
Job/Position Description-
How to Apply-
Last Date for Apply– 21 January 2022

Research/Job Area- Life Sciences / Biological Sciences

Location- ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre Medical Complex, Indira Nagar Puducherry

Eligibility/Qualification–

Professionals having M.Sc., in Life Sciences / Biological Sciences from a recognized University with research & development experience and published papers.

(OR)

Retired Government employees with Grade Pay 4,600 & above (Pay Matrix-Level 7 & above as per 7^th CPC) and having atleast 20 years experience in the required domain/field.

Desirable: Candidates possessing a Ph.D. in a relevant field will be preferred.

Age: Below 70 years (on the last date of receipt of application) i.e., 21.01.2022

Job/Position Description-

Duties / Responsibilities of the Consultant (Scientific) in the following areas:-

To manage the Central Instrumentaion Facility (CIF) which contains high end equipemnt GCMASS, LC-MS, HPLC, FPLC, etc.
To conduct studies on proteomics and genomics of arboviral and rickettsial disaeses.
To carry out work in the area of advance molecular biology of vector-borne diseases (Filariasis, Leishmaniasis, Ticks and Mosquitoes borne arboviruses).
To conduct CRISPR-Cas9 based gene editing adapted to leishmania parasites, assessment of vector competence of ticks and mosquitoes for emerging arboviruses, and experimental evolution studies, will be given consideration.
Technical support to carry out entomological investigation of Kyasanur Forest Disease and other ectoparasitic vectors of rickettsial pathogens.
Capacity building: Training of national and international public health personnel on various aspects of disease vectors and their control.
Any other work assigned by the Director, ICMR-VCRC, Puducherry from time to time within the period of contract.

Consolidated emoluments: Maximum: 70,000/- per month. The emoluments will be fixed based on experience, last pay drawn and post held at the time of retirement or as decided by the competent authority.

Tenure: The initial term of engagement will be for not more than one year and subsequent extension if any, will be considered depending upon the requirement.

Place of duty: ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre, Medical Complex, Indira Nagar, Puducherry. The selected candidate should also be prepared to work anywhere in India, as per requirement.

How to Apply-

Interested candidates may download the application form from our website http://vcrc.icmr.org.in Application form duly completed in all respects along with self-attested copies of certificates/testimonials in support of qualification, age, experience, publications and copy of PPO in the case of the retired Government employees should reach the “The Director, ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre, Medical Complex, Indira Nagar, Puducherry – 605 006” on or before 21.01.2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview, accordingly.