ICMR- Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC), established at Pondicherry (now Puducherry) in July 1975, is one of the permanent institutes of the Indian Council of Medical Research, Department of Health Research, Government of India. VCRC has been engaged in basic and applied research with the primary objective of finding newer methods and developing strategies of vector control for the control of vector borne diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the VCRC as a collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Lymphatic filariasis and Integrated Vector Management. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in 2000 recognized the Centre as one of the Institutes of Excellence in India for Courses in Health Training.
Description
Applications are invited till 23.08.2021 from the interested and eligible candidates for the following posts which are to be filled purely on Contractual basis to work in the ad-hoc research project entitled “Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS): Study on the role of blood matrix metalloproteinase-14 (MT1- MMP/MMP-14) associated to innate immune cells and its contribution to endothelial dysfunction” at ICMR-VCRC, Puducherry.
Title of the Project
Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS): Study on the role of blood matrix metalloproteinase-14 (MT1- MMP/MMP-14) associated to innate immune cells and its contribution to endothelial dysfunction
Position
- Research Associate I
- Project Technician-II (Lab assistant)
Eligibility
Position:Research Associate I
Essential Qualification Ph.D. OR equivalent degree or having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after Master Degree in Life Science subject or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification Research experience in Immunology and cell biology /neuro-immunology/ dengue virus research
Position:Project Technician-II (Lab assistant)
Essential Qualification High school * or equivalent with five years’ experience in related field from government institution or recognized institute or certificate of one-year training in the relevant area or ITI or National trade certificate of national council for vocational training and successful completion of ATS in relevant trade from a Govt. recognised board. *Intermediate with science subject and B.Sc. shall be treated as equivalent to 2- and 3-years’ experience respectively.
Desirable Qualification Preference will be given to those who have training/research in Immunology and cells biology of dengue disease/ neuroimmunology.
Minimum Monthly Remuneration
- Research Associate I Consolidated Salary Rs.47,000/- + HRA per month
- Project Technician-II (Lab assistant) Consolidated Salary Rs. 17,000/-
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for the above mentioned posts can download the application form from the website of ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre (https://vcrc.icmr.org.in)
Candidates are requested to fill the application form and enclose duly self-attested certificates of educational qualification (Certificate/Statement of marks), experience certificates, Aadhar Card and etc
General Instructions:-
(1) The Candidates found eligible will be called to attend Written test and/or interview and they are required to be present at the venue in time and Written Test/Interview will commence after verification of all the original certificates.
(2) The offer of engagement will be subject to verification of original certificates as per the advertisement.
(3) No calculators, log tables, communication devices like mobile phone, Tablet/iPad etc., are allowed inside the
Examination/Interview Hall.
(4) Request for re-evaluation of answer sheets will not be entertained.
(5) Candidates who resort to malpractice of any kind will immediately be sent out of the Examination Hall.
(6) The candidates attending the above Interview/Written test must follow COVID-19 appropriate behaviours.
Important Date
Application Submission Deadline 23.08.2021
Job Location 🇮🇳
ICMR- Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC), Medical Complex, VCRC Road, Indra Nagar, Priyadarshini Nagar, Puducherry, 605006
For Additional Information
Highlights
- Government Job Opportunity in ICMR- Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC)
- Monthly Salary Rs.17,000 to Rs.47,000
- Job Opportunity for Master Degree in Life Science