VECTOR CONTROL RESEARCH CENTRE Scientist WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

VECTOR CONTROL RESEARCH CENTRE
(Indian Council of Medical Research)
Indira Nagar Medical Complex
Puducherry-605006
Telephone: 0413-2272396/2272397; FAX: 0413-2272041

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW
 The following vacancies shall be filled purely on adhoc basis under Non-Institutional adhoc
project “Bioinformatics in ICMR Institutes” funded by Indian Council of Medical Research at Vector
Control Research Centre, Puducherry, to be renewed annually and filled through Walk-in-Interview
as indicated below. Candidates who wish to appear for the Walk-in-Interview can download the
application format given in the website of Vector Control Research Centre (www.vcrc.res.in). Duly
filled in application along with attested copies of certificate should be submitted at time of
interview.
 Application form

Date & Time : 05.12.2013 at 9.00 AM – Scientist-C (Non-Medical)
 05.12.2013 at 1.30 PM – Scientist-B (Non-Medical)
 06.12.2013 at 9.00 AM – Technical Assistant
 (Research Assistant)
 06.12.2013 at 1.30 PM – Multi Tasking Staff (General)
Place : Vector Control Research Centre, Puducherry
Project entitled : Biomedical Informatics Centres of ICMR
1. Scientist - C (Non-Medical) Number of post – ONE
 Essential qualification

B.E./ B. Tech. Degree in Bioinformatics/ Computational
Biology from a recognized University with 6 years experience in
the relevant field
 OR
First class Master’s Degree and Ph.D. Degree in Bioinformatics/
Computational Biology from a recognized University
 OR
First class Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics/ Computational
Biology from a recognized University with 4 years R & D
experience in the related subjects as mentioned above
 OR
Second class Master’s Degree + Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/
Computational Biology from a recognized University with 4
years research experience in bio-medical subjects

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 Age: Not exceeding 40 years Consolidated Salary – Rs.39,960/- p.m. + HRA as
admissible
 Desirable qualification (i) Post-doctorate in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology
or M.E. / M. Tech. Degree in Bioinformatics/
Computational Biology from a recognized University for
candidates with First Class relevant degree.

(ii) Additional post-doctoral research / teaching experience in
Bioinformatics/Computational Biology in recognized
Institute(s).
(iii) Knowledge of computer applications or data management
 Job requirements i) To apply Bioinformatics / Computational Biology tools in
understanding interactions between vectors and
parasites/ pathogens and target based development of
drug / insecticides.
ii) To assist the investigators to carry out genomic studies
on parasites/pathogens/vectors of vector borne diseases
2. Scientist B (Non-Medical) Number of Posts – ONE
 Essential qualification B.E.,/ B.Tech Degree in Computer Science from a
recognized University with two years experience
OR
First Class M.Sc. Degree in Computer Science/ Master of
Computer Applications (M.C.A.) from a recognized
University
OR
Second Class M.Sc. + Ph.D. Degree in Computer Science/
Second Class M.C.A. + Ph.D. Degree in Computer
Applications from a recognized University

 Age: Not exceeding 35 years Consolidated Salary – Rs.37,800/- p.m. + HRA as
admissible

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 Desirable qualification i. Doctorate or M.E./M.Tech. Degree in Computer Science
/ Computer Applications from a recognized University
for candidates with First Class Degree
ii. Post-doctoral research / Teaching in Computer Science /
Computer Applications in recognized Institute(s)
iii. Experience of web-based applications, knowledge of
statistical tools / data management
iv. Two years R & D / Teaching experience in Computer
Science/ Computer applications after obtaining the
essential qualification
 Job requirements i. To assist the investigators in data management of the
research programmes on vector borne diseases, drug/
insecticide development
ii. To assist the investigators in genomic studies on
parasites / pathogens / vectors of vector borne diseases
3. Technical Assistant
(Research Assistant)
Number of post – ONE
Essential qualification Three years Bachelor Degree in Life Science from a
recognized University with a Diploma / Certificate Course in
Medical Laboratory Technology of one year duration or one
year experience in the lower scale
Age: Not exceeding 30 years Consolidated Salary – Rs. 24,300/- p.m.
Job requirements i) To assist in collection / retrieval of data from various
data banks pertaining to genome / molecular interaction
of target and ligand for drug / insecticide development.
ii) To assist the investigators in genomic studies
4. Multi Tasking Staff
(General)
Number of post – ONE
Essential qualification High School / Matriculation / Equivalent from a recognized
Board
Age : Not exceeding 25 years Consolidated Salary - Rs. 12600/- p.m.
Job requirements General cleanliness and up-keeping of the laboratories,
assisting in routine laboratory and field activities

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Note:

Scientist C:
1. M.E/M. Tech. Degree will be treated equal to 2 years experience.
2. Candidates with M.E/ M.Tech. Degree and 4 years experience in the required subject will be
preferred in case of B. Tech. Degree holders.

Scientist B:
1. Ph.D. Degree in relevant subjects shall be treated equivalent to three years experience.
2. Candidates with Ph.D or M.E/ M.Tech degree will be preferred.

General:
1. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped candidates will be as per Govt. of
India norms.
2. Experience should be from an organization of repute.
3. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee for the selection.
4. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
5. Consolidated salary of the post may vary
6. Separate application should be submitted for each post
7. The selected candidates will have no claim for regular appointments in any ICMR institutes
for continuation of his/her services in any other project

Candidates must bring along with them all the relevant documents in original and one set
of attested photocopies of the same and one passport size recent colour photograph. No TA/ DA
will be paid for attending the interview and candidates have to make their own travel
arrangements.



Application form