The National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE) was established on July 2, 1999 by merging the Central JALMA Institute for Leprosy (CJIL Field Unit), Avadi with the Institute for Research in Medical Statistics (IRMS), Chennai.
The broad objectives of the Institute cover Development of human resources in epidemiology and bio-statistics, Networking of the various ICMR and non-ICMR Institutes at the national level for epidemiological purposes, and Consultancy.
Applications are invited for the project posts mentioned below from the eligible candidates in the prescribed proforma appended.
Project Scientist – B (Non – Medical) (Pharmacy)
Name of the project : Enhancing the Capacity of Model Rural Health Research Unit, Tirunelveli to Conduct Human Clinical Trials For Covid 19 Vaccine Candidates
Number of vacancies : 01 (UR)
Place of posting : Model Rural Health Research Unit, Govt. Primary Health Centre campus, Kallur, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu
Mode of submission : Through Email (Application form along with all supporting documents)
Email ID : nieprojectcell@nieicmr.org.in
Essential Qualification : 1st Class B. Pharm degree from a recognized University with one-year experience in clinical trials.
Desirable Qualification and Experience :
• M Pharm/Ph.D. in Pharmacy/Pharm.D
• Experience in Clinical Trials.
• Trained in GCP.
• Experience in managing Clinical Trial Pharmacy.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Remuneration : Rs.48,000/- plus HRA per month
Age Limit : 35 years
Nature of Duties :
1. Maintaining Stock Inventory of interventional products as per product storage guidelines.
2. Dispensing of interventional products
3. Management of investigational products and general pharmacy
4. Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Supervisory officers.
Duration : Six months (May be extended on satisfactory performance and continuation of the project)
Project Scientist – B (Non – Medical) (CRC Data management)
Name of the project : Enhancing the Capacity of Model Rural Health Research Unit, Tirunelveli to Conduct Human Clinical Trials For Covid 19 Vaccine Candidates
Number of vacancies : 01 (EWS)
Place of posting : Model Rural Health Research Unit, Govt. Primary Health Centre campus, Kallur, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu
Mode of submission : Through Email (Application form along with all supporting documents)
Email ID : nieprojectcell@nieicmr.org.in
Essential Qualification : 1st class Master’s degree in Statistics/Biostatistics from a recognized University with two years’ experience in Health research. (OR) 2nd class Master’s Degree with Ph.D. in Statistics/Biostatistics from a recognized university
Desirable Qualification and Experience :
• Trained in GCP and/or GDMP
• Well experienced in SPSS/STATA and other statistical packages
• Experience in managing clinical trials data
• Knowledge of ODK based data capture tools and developing questionnaire
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Remuneration : Rs.48,000/- plus HRA per month
Age Limit : 35 years
Nature of Duties :
1. Quality management of data collected in the clinical trial and supervision of data collection.
2. Quality control and assurance of data management in every stage of clinical trial.
3. Supervision of field data collection.
4. Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Supervisory officers.
Duration : Six months (May be extended on satisfactory performance and continuation of the project)
Project Scientist – B (Non – Medical) (CRC-Quality Assurance Management)
Name of the project : Enhancing the Capacity of Model Rural Health Research Unit, Tirunelveli to Conduct Human Clinical Trials For Covid 19 Vaccine Candidates
Number of vacancies : 01 (OBC)
Place of posting : Model Rural Health Research Unit, Govt. Primary Health Centre campus, Kallur, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu
Mode of submission : Through Email (Application form along with all supporting documents)
Email ID : nieprojectcell@nieicmr.org.in
Essential Qualification : 1st class Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology from a recognized University with two years’ experience in Health Research. (OR) 2nd class Master’s Degree with Ph.D. in the above subjects from a recognized university
Desirable Qualification and Experience :
• PhD in the above subjects from recognized University.
• Trained in GCP and GLP.
• Hands on experience in handling laboratory equipment.
• Laboratory QC/QA.
• Drafting SOPs, protocols, reports and manuscripts.
• Handling NABL Accreditation.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Remuneration : Rs.48,000/- plus HRA per month
Age Limit : 38 years (Including 3 year age relaxation)
Nature of Duties :
1. Implement quality assurance protocol in sample collection, handling and storage.
2. QC/QA of sample management and sample testing.
3. Documentation and file management during NABL accreditation and audits.
4. Supporting the clinical trial team for instituting QC/QA at every stage of study.
5. Maintenance and review of logs for all laboratory related activities.
6. Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Supervisory officers.
Duration : Six months (May be extended on satisfactory performance and continuation of the project)
Project Scientist – B (Non – Medical) (CRC-Community activities Management)
Name of the project : Enhancing the Capacity of Model Rural Health Research Unit, Tirunelveli to Conduct Human Clinical Trials For Covid 19 Vaccine Candidates
Number of vacancies : 01 (UR)
Place of posting : Model Rural Health Research Unit, Govt. Primary Health Centre campus, Kallur, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu
Mode of submission : Through Email (Application form along with all supporting documents)
Email ID : nieprojectcell@nieicmr.org.in
Essential Qualification : 1st class Master’s degree in Social Science (Social work)/Medical Sociology/ Social work (specialization in Medical Social Work / Community Development) / Psychology from a recognized University with two years’ experience in related field. (OR) 2nd class Master’s Degree with Ph.D. in the above subject from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification and Experience :
• PhD in Social sciences in the above areas of specialization.
• Experience in designing and coordinating community engagement activities
• Experience in qualitative research and data analysis.
• Experienced with CAB and other stakeholder meetings.
• Research experience in the field of clinical, social and behavioural research.
• Working knowledge of Computer applications and Atlas TI software.
• Good Communication skills in Tamil and willing to work in rural areas
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Remuneration : Rs.48,000/- plus HRA per month
Age Limit : 35 years
Nature of Duties :
1. Drafting of SOPs, training manuals, IEC materials and report writing
2. Assist the Survey Project Management Unit in training & sensitizations of various stake holders.
3. Community preparation for clinical trial related activities.
4. Coordination & supervision of all activities in the cluster during clinical trials.
5. Coordinate between health personnel from state health system, Investigators and local communities.
6. Knowledge of basic statistics and experience with handling datasets.
7. Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Supervisory officers.
Duration : Six months (May be extended on satisfactory performance and continuation of the project)
Project Scientist – B (Medical)
Name of the project : Enhancing the Capacity of Model Rural Health Research Unit, Tirunelveli to Conduct Human Clinical Trials For Covid 19 Vaccine Candidates
Number of vacancies : 01 (UR)
Place of posting : Model Rural Health Research Unit, Govt. Primary Health Centre campus, Kallur, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu
Mode of submission : Through Email (Application form along with all supporting documents)
Email ID : nieprojectcell@nieicmr.org.in
Essential Qualification : MBBS Degree with two years Research/Teaching experience. OR MD in PSM/Clinical Subjects from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification and Experience :
• MBBS with MPH
• Experience in Clinical trials/Clinical Research.
• Working knowledge in Computers.
• Spoken knowledge in Tamil and willing to work in rural areas
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Remuneration : Rs.61,000/- plus HRA per month
Age Limit : 35 years
Nature of Duties :
1. Coordinate and conduct clinical trials.
2. Screening of Participants for clinical trials.
3. Manage adverse events
4. Plan and execute participant recruitment and follow up activities
5. Coordinate community outreach activities
6. Periodic report generation
7. Liaison with Medical college for participant management and interventional product administration
8. Coordinate appropriate documentation related to field work.
9. Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Supervisory officers.
Duration : Six months (May be extended on satisfactory performance and continuation of the project)
Consultant II
Name of the project : Online course for post-graduate medical student and faculty: “Basic Course in Bio-medical Research”
Number of vacancies : 01 (UR)
Place of posting : ICMR-NIE, Chennai
Mode of submission : Through Email (Application form along with all supporting documents)
Email ID : nieprojectcell@nieicmr.org.in
Essential Qualification : MD (Community medicine/PSM) OR DNB (Epidemiology) OR Master’s degree in epidemiology/ Public health OR PhD (Epidemiology/Public Health) with 3 years of teaching/training/research experience.
Desirable Qualification and Experience :
Will be intimated later
Remuneration : Rs. 1,25,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit : 70 years
Nature of Duties :
• Facilitate between core faculty members of the course and the student in the online forum to address queries and assignments for the course
• Assist core faculty in various training programs of the institute.
• Any other work assigned by PI/Superior Officer/Director
Duration : One year (extendable based on performance and project extension)
Instructions to the candidates for Online Interview
1. The application should be as per the prescribed format (Annexure – A).
2. Candidates should enclose photocopies of educational qualification and experience and other testimonials duly self – attested along with filled application.
3. The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application.
4. Experience certificate should clearly indicate the nature of duty during the period of employment. Appointment order, pay slip will not be accepted in place of experience certificate. Experience certificate should contain salary per month and duration.
5. No-Objection Certificate from the current employer (for Govt./AB/PSU Servants only).
6. The above said post is Contractual for the duration offered. The appointment may be renewed after every specific period of time subject to satisfactory performance and project requirement.
7. The incumbents selected will have no claim for regular appointments under NIE/ICMR or continuation of his/her services in any other project.
8. TA/DA will not be paid by NIE for attending the written test/interview.
9. The Director, ICMR-NIE reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or cancel the recruitment or re-advertise the posts, without assigning any reasons thereof, no further correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
10. Candidates are advised to check ICMR – NIE website regularly for further information or changes, which will be updated from time to time. 11. Date, time and place of interview will be intimated by Email separately to the eligible candidates.
12. Incomplete applications without relevant enclosures will be out rightly rejected.
How to apply
Filled application form along with supporting documents should be submitted through Email ID nieprojectcell@nieicmr.org.in on or before closing date, 23.07.2021 up to 5:00 p.m.
