Indian Council of Medical Research - ICMR

Applications are invited up to 20. 8. 2009 for the post of Director in the revised Pay Band - 4 of Rs. 37400 - 67000 + Rs. 10, 000 (Grade pay) at the National Institute of Malaria Research, Delhi.

National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR) was established in 1977 as "Malaria Research Centre", which was renamed as "National Institute of Malaria Research" recently in November 2005.

NIMR is one of the institutes of the Indian Council of Medical Research (an autonomous body under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India).

The primary task of the institute is to find short term as well as long term solutions to the problems of malaria through basis, applied and operational field research.

The Institute also plays a key role in manpower resource development through trainings / workshops and transfer of technology.

The major areas of research carried out over the years are on mosquito fauna surveys, development of genetic and molecular markers for important malaria vectors and parasites, cytotaxonomic studies identifying major vectors as species complexes and laboratory and field studies to examine the biological variations among sibling species, development of molecular identification techniques for sibling species, monitoring of insecticide resistance through space and time, preparation of action plans, etc. have yielded valuable information.

Field evaluation of new insecticides, biolarvicides, insecticide - impregnated bed nets, drugs and parasite diagnostic kits have provided new armament to malaria control.

Many of these have found place in national malaria control program.

NIMR has a network of well developed laboratories at Delhi carrying out research on all aspects of malaria along with 10 field stations in malarious areas, which serve as testing ground for new technologies and help in the transfer of technologies.

Qualification & Experience:

Essential:

1. Postgraduate degree in medical subjects recognized by MCI or Doctorate Degree in Life / Biological Sciences or relevant biological subjects or statistics from a recognized university or equivalent.
2. Fifteen years research experience in the area of Vector Borne diseases especially Malaria.

Desirable:

1. Additional Post doctoral research or teaching experience in relevant subjects after Ph.D.
2. Knowledge of Computer Applications.

Job Requirements:

This is a top research management position concerned with research on Malaria.

The incumbent is expected to be a visionary, aware of contemporary research being carried out globally, be aware of Governments policies on health and health research and work closely with the State and Central Government, have experience in priority setting and planning, with working knowledge of computer applications, has ability to lead the Institute, should have a quest for excellence reflected by awards, prizes, fellowships etc.

conferred by professional bodies, posses proven track record for securing research grants through competitive bidding at national and International level, have administrative experience at mid-level management position, excellent scientific communication skills (verbal and written) as evidenced by presentations made and papers published at National and International level as first author, and should have conducted good quality original research as evidenced by publications in indexed scientific journals.

Age:

Preferably below 50 years. Relaxable up to 5 years for Government servants in accordance with the instructions issued by the Department of Personnel and Training from time to time in this regard. SC / ST / OBC are also allowed relaxation as per Central Government Rules, in force.

Allowances as per Central Government Rules are admissible on the above pay scale.

Benefit of 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).

Private practice is not allowed. However, non - practicing allowances is admissible to medical graduates only as per rules.

Candidates called for interview will be paid a 1st class rail fare by the shortest route on production of documents.

Applications from employees working in Central / State Government Department Public Sector Undertaking and Government funded research agencies must be forwarded through proper channel.

Application forms and other information can be obtained from the office.

Forms duly completed in all respects should be sent on the same address along with attested copies of the certificates in support of date of birth, educational qualification, experience etc. on or before the last date along with a crossed Indian Postal Order (IPO) for Rs. 100 /- (Rupees One Hundred Only) payable to the Director General, ICMR, New Delhi. SC / ST & physically handicapped candidates are exempted from this payment.

Incomplete / late applications or without postal orders will not be entertained.

Director General,
Indian Council of Medical Research,
V. Ramalingswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar,
Post Box 4911,
New Delhi - 110029.

Note:

Ph.D or MD degree in subjects relevant to ICMR shall be treated equivalent to three years experience.

Note:

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 disqualification.

This post is with all India transfer liability under the Council. For activities of the above mentioned Institute, please refer to ICMR website at www.icmr.nic.in.

Indian Council of Medical Research - ICMR