NITM Invites Application for Junior Project Research Fellow Recruitment 2022

National Institute of Traditional Medicine Belgaum Last Date: 11th February, 2022

Vacancy Circular No:

National Institute of Traditional Medicine (NITM)
invites applications for recruitment of Junior Project Research Fellow

Junior Project Research Fellow

Job Location:

Belagavi, Belgaum, 590010 Karnataka
Last Date: 11 February 2022
Employment Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancy: 1 Posts

ICMR NITM Vacancy 2022
ICMR NITM Vacancy 2022 Recruitment 2022 Details
Job Role Junior Project Research Fellow
Education Requirement M.Sc,Professional Degree
Total Vacancy 1 Post
Job Locations Belgaum
Age Limit Upper Age Limit 35 years
Experience 1 - 3 years
Salary 31000(Per Month)
Posted on 28 Jan, 2022
Last Date To Apply 11 Feb, 2022

Educational Qualification: M.Sc, Professional Degree

Experience: Please refer to official document

Skills / Eligibility

Applications are invited from eligible candidates to be filled purely on temporary basis in the following ad-hoc extramural research project.

1. Title of the Project:

Bioprospection of few selected ethnic medicinal plants (North-East India) for their Phyto-characterization and experimental validation of its tribal use towards the drug development against inflammatory pain disorders and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

2. Duration: Three years (Up to 07-12-2024)

3. Posting at ICMR – NITM, Belagavi

4. Name of Post: Junior Project Research Fellow

5. No. of vacancies: 01 (UR)

6. Essential Qualification:

Post Graduate Degree in Professional course (Pharmacology/ Pharmacognosy /Pharmacy) OR Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science with NET qualification OR Graduate Degree in Professional Course with NET qualification

7. Desirable Qualification:

i. Experience in animal handling, animal models of inflammation / pain / arthritis, phytochemical analysis, animal cell culture/ molecular biology techniques

ii. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC, NET, including lectureship (Assistant Professorship), GATE and GPAT.

iii. The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAF, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, etc

8. Job requirement: 

To execute pharmacological experiments in animal models of inflammation & arthritis, cell based assay, phytochemical characterization of plant extracts and any other related work assigned by the Principal Investigator

9. Consolidated Emolument: Stipend Rs. 31000/- plus HRA Rs. 4960/- per month

10. Advt. No.: Rect/Proj/2021-2022/05 dated 27-01-2022

Pay Scale:
INR
31000(Per Month)

Age Limit: Upper Age Limit 35 years

Selection Procedure

1. Only short-listed candidates will be called for Interview (offline/online), no correspondence will be entertained in this regard

2. Date for Interview (offline/online) will be intimated to the shortlisted candidates in due course of time.

How to Apply:

1. Candidates willing to apply for the post may download the application form from the ICMR-NITM website (www.icmrnitm.res.in). Duly filled hardcopy of the application affixing recent passport size colored photograph along with self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and experience should be sent to The Director, ICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi-590010 before 05.00 PM of 11-02-2022.

2. While sending applications, candidates should attach the application form, along with documents related to education and experience in chronological order. Late received applications will not be considered.

3. The applications not in the prescribed format will summarily be rejected.


Important Dates:

Published on: 28 January 2022

Last date for application is: 11 February 2022

For more details, please refer to official notification at

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The National Institute of Traditional Medicine (NITM) is a premier research institute in India dedicated to the scientific exploration and validation of traditional medicinal systems, including Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and folk practices. Operating under the aegis of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), NITM is headquartered in Belagavi, Karnataka. The institute conducts extensive research on medicinal plants, traditional healing methods, and pharmacological studies to bridge the gap between traditional knowledge and modern science. Its multidisciplinary approach helps promote the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of natural therapies for healthcare.

NITM plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting India's rich heritage of traditional medicine. It undertakes ethnobotanical surveys, clinical trials, and public health studies to assess the efficacy and safety of traditional formulations. Additionally, the institute collaborates with academic institutions, tribal communities, and healthcare professionals to document indigenous knowledge and develop new treatment strategies rooted in traditional wisdom.


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ICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine (Formerly RMRC) (Dept. of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India) Nehru Nagar, National Highway No. 4, Belagavi- 590010 (Karnataka), India
Belgaum, Karnataka - 590010
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