Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

JAWAHARLAL INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (JIPMER)

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

JIPMER, located in Puducherry, is one of the leading medical institutions in India. It is renowned for its high standards in medical education and research, offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The institute is committed to providing quality healthcare and advancing medical research.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Project Research Scientist

🎯 Project Details

• Project title -“Efficacy in Scrub typhus of Combination therapy in Children versus Azithromycin or Doxycycline monotherapy: a double-blind Randomized control trial (ESCHAR Trial)”
•  Funding Agency –  ICMR 
•  Project investigator (PI) –  Dr Narayanan P 
•  PI’s department – Paediatrics
• Likely duration – 3 years 

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

Essential: First class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degree in Microbiology/Biochemistry, Genetics/ Immunology.

 Desirable: 1. Research experience preferably in human blood sample processing (performing RT-PCR) 2. Research experience in Clinical trials (drug handling) 3. Proficiency in MS Office and data entry

Nature of work/responsibilities and expectations -1. Screening and recruitment of participants 2. Obtaining Informed consent 3. Administration of study interventions 4. Clinical monitoring 5. Collection of relevant information as per study proforma 6. Handling and storing of all research records 7. Updating data into electronic database 8. Supervising other research staff 

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

Rs 61,600 (no other allowances are payable)

💺 JOB LOCATION

Puducherry, India

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Eligible and interested candidates may email the filled application form (attached), along with CV and supporting documents (scanned in one pdf) to the Email ID: jipmerpaediatrics@gmail.com 

1. Applications not in the prescribed format will not be processed or accepted. 2. Please mention the name of the post applied for in the email subject line. 3. The PDF file should be named as: “Candidate name_Post-name_year_application”. e.g. “James_DEO_2023_application”. 4. The last date for sending complete applications by email up to 1 pm on 3-10-2026. 5. For those wishing to apply for two or more different posts, a separate application form must be filled in for each post and scanned and sent with the necessary enclosures in separate emails. Applicants will be shortlisted based on the details furnished in the application, CV, and the documentary proof provided. The list of eligible candidates will also be displayed on the JIPMER website. The final selection will be based on CV, application, and written test/interview. 

EVALUATION CRITERIA: After the evaluation of the application form, the recruitment process will be as follows: a. Written test – If required depending on the number of applicants. Syllabus will be clinical research and lab techniques b. Interview (clinical research and lab techniques) 

Interviews for the post may be conducted in person or via videoconferencing, at the discretion of the Principal Investigator. In the latter case, it will be the individual candidate’s responsibility to ensure access to a suitable device (computer/ laptop/ mobile) with audio and camera facilities, and an adequate internet connection.   

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 3-10-2026.

Date and time of interview will be notified one week in advance.  

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

JIPMER, Dhanvantri Nagar, Gorimedu, Puducherry – 605006, India

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

JIPMER invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Project Research Scientist on a contract basis. For more details, refer to the official notification.

Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://jipmer.edu.in/sites/default/files/Post_research%20scientist.pdf

In conclusion, JIPMER offers a prestigious opportunity for qualified candidates to contribute to medical research as a Project Research Scientist. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline to be part of this esteemed institution.