JIPMER Recruitment for Medical Research Job
A rare chance has emerged for qualified candidates to join the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) as a Project Research Scientist-I (Medical) in Puducherry. This position offers a competitive salary of Rs 80,400 per month and is part of a research project funded by ICMR. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 15 October 2026 for the JIPMER Recruitment.
About JIPMER:
The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) is a premier medical institution in India, located in Puducherry. It is dedicated to providing high-quality medical education, research, and healthcare services. JIPMER is recognized for its commitment to excellence in medical training and research, particularly in the fields of geriatrics and community health.
Job Details:
- Position: Project Research Scientist – I (Medical)
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Likely Duration: 1 year (extendable up to 3 years based on satisfactory performance)
- Consolidated Remuneration: Rs 67,000/- + 20% = Rs. 80,400/- HRA, per month
- Project Title: Operationalizing the elderly health package under Ayushman Bharat through SMART approach: A hybrid type 2 effectiveness implementation study in primary care
- Funding Agency: ICMR
- Project Investigator: Dr Mukta Wyawahare
- PI’s Department: Department of Medicine and HOD Geriatric Medicine
Job Description:
The Project Research Scientist-I (Medical) will be responsible for implementing and coordinating the project, integrating geriatric data across study primary healthcare centers (PHCs), and ensuring the smooth execution of the project. Responsibilities include literature review, data management, report writing, and conducting clinical training workshops for healthcare personnel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project implementation, coordination, and integration of syndrome-specific geriatric data across study PHCs.
- Review of literature, data management, report writing, manuscript preparation, and publication.
- Ensure smooth project execution by troubleshooting operational and technical challenges.
- Conduct clinical training and capacity-building workshops on geriatric care workflows for PHC doctors and nursing personnel.
- Monitor clinical protocol fidelity, patient safety pathways, and incident reporting.
- Any other work assigned by the PI.
Eligibility Criteria for the JIPMER Recruitment:
- Essential Qualifications: MBBS or BDS/BAMS with MPH.
- Desirable Qualifications: Candidates with experience in geriatric medicine/community medicine-based health research projects or candidates with MPH degree will be preferred.
- Age Limit: 35 years.
Notes:
- Applications not in the prescribed format will not be processed or accepted.
- Please mention the name of the post applied for in the email subject line.
- The PDF file should be named as: “Candidate name_Post-name_year_application”.
- The last date for sending complete applications by email is 15 October 2026.
- For those wishing to apply for two or more different posts, a separate application form must be filled in for each post.
Important Dates for the JIPMER Recruitment:
Last Date for Submission of Application: 15 October 2026
Date and Time of Written Test & Interview: 22 October 2026
Written Test: 9:00 AM
Interview: 2:00 PM onwards (for candidates who qualify in the written test)
Evaluation Criteria:
After the evaluation of the application form, the recruitment process will include a written test covering the basics of geriatric health, epidemiology, data collection methods, and an interview assessing communication skills, managerial skills, and research experience.
Terms and Conditions for the JIPMER Recruitment:
This position is purely on a contract basis for an externally sponsored project, and the person engaged will have no claim to any regular post in JIPMER at any time. The engagement may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Project Investigator. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
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