The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is one of the oldest and largest medical research bodies in the world. The ICMR is funded by the Government of India through the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.ICMR’s 26 national institutes address themselves to research on specific health topics like tuberculosis, leprosy, cholera and diarrhoeal diseases, viral
diseases including AIDS, malaria, kala-azar, vector control, nutrition, food & drug toxicology, reproduction, immuno-haematology, oncology, medical statistics, etc. Its 6 regional medical research centres address themselves to regional health problems, and also aim to strengthen or generate research capabilities in different geographic areas of the country.
Job Descriptions
Post Name | Remuneration | Number of posts | Essential Qualification | desirable | age limit |
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Project Assistant | 16,000 | 1 | Graduate in Science/ relevant subjects/ from a recognized university with three years work experience from a recognized institute or Master degree in the Life Science/ Biotechnology/ Genetics. | Candidates with experience of laboratory techniques such as ELISAs will be given preference. Proficiency in internet applications & communication skills | 30 |