Clinician job at CBR, IISc
MD/DNB doctors interested in combining clinical medicine with research can explore these Clinician Job opportunities at the Centre for Brain Research (CBR), Indian Institute of Science. CBR is recruiting clinicians for its SANSCOG and TLSA longitudinal ageing studies, where selected doctors will work with senior participants through medical assessments, neurological examinations, anthropometric evaluations, and research coordination. The IISc Clinician Jobs additionally involve clinical and neuroimaging data analysis.
About Centre for Brain Research, IISc:
The Centre for Brain Research (CBR) is an autonomous, non-profit research organization located at the Indian Institute of Science campus in Bengaluru. Its research focuses on normal and pathological brain ageing and neurodegenerative disorders. CBR’s flagship SANSCOG and TLSA studies investigate ageing and dementia-related risk and protective factors across rural and urban Indian populations.
Job Details:
| Criteria | Clinician – CBR-SANSCOG | Clinician – CBR-TLSA |
|---|---|---|
| Organization | Centre for Brain Research (CBR), IISc | Centre for Brain Research (CBR), IISc |
| Position | Clinician – CBR-SANSCOG | Clinician – CBR-TLSA |
| Study | SANSCOG | TLSA |
| Study Population | Senior/ageing rural population | Senior/geriatric urban population |
| Minimum Qualification | MD/DNB | MD/DNB |
| Eligible Specialities | Medicine, Psychiatry, Physiology, Community Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine | Medicine, Psychiatry, Physiology, Community Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine |
| Location | Srinivasapura | CBR-TLSA is an urban Bengaluru study; the clinician posting does not separately state a work location |
| Languages | English + Kannada + Telugu | English + Kannada |
| Other Languages | Other South Indian languages are valuable | Other South Indian languages are valuable |
| Research Work | Clinical assessments, physical & neurological examinations, anthropometry, investigations, research coordination, clinical & neuroimaging data analysis | Clinical assessments, physical & neurological examinations, anthropometry & research coordination |
| Funding | CBR-SANSCOG | TATA Trusts-funded project |
| Pay | Based on qualification & experience | Based on qualification & experience |
| Accommodation | Not provided | Not provided |
| Outside Clinical Practice | Independent part-time clinical practice permitted beyond working hours | Independent part-time clinical practice permitted outside the organization |
| Application Email | jobs@cbr-iisc.ac.in | jobs@cbr-iisc.ac.in |
| Email Subject | Clinician (SANSCOG) position | Clinician position (TLSA) |
| CV Requirement | Contact details of at least 3 referees | Contact details of at least 3 referees |
| Selection | Academic merit, technical proficiency & subject expertise | Academic merit, technical proficiency & subject expertise |
| Deadline | Not specified | Not specified |
Job Description:
The Centre for Brain Research is seeking MD/DNB-qualified clinicians to contribute to its SANSCOG and TLSA ageing research programmes. Both positions involve working with senior study participants, conducting detailed medical, physical and neurological assessments, performing anthropometric measurements, and coordinating clinical research activities.
The SANSCOG role additionally involves overseeing investigations and analysing clinical and neuroimaging data. CBR describes SANSCOG as a rural longitudinal ageing cohort, while TLSA studies an urban Bengaluru cohort.
Key Responsibilities:
Across the CBR-SANSCOG and CBR-TLSA Clinician positions, selected doctors will primarily be responsible for:
- Conducting medical assessments of study participants.
- Performing complete physical examinations.
- Conducting detailed neurological examinations.
- Carrying out anthropometric assessments and measurements.
- Working closely with senior/geriatric study participants.
- Coordinating clinical and research activities.
- Communicating effectively with study participants.
- Coordinating with research teams and collaborative institutes.
- Supporting the clinical components of longitudinal ageing research.
- Maintaining accurate and systematic clinical/research information.
- Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams.
Additional SANSCOG responsibility: The clinician will also oversee investigations and participate in the analysis of clinical and neuroimaging data.
Eligibility Criteria for the IISc Clinician Jobs:
Candidates applying for either Clinician Job should possess a minimum MD/DNB qualification in one of the following disciplines:
- Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Physiology
- Community Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
Skills Required for the IISc Clinician Jobs:
Candidates interested in these MD DNB Jobs should ideally possess:
- Clinical Assessment Skills
- Physical Examination Skills
- Neurological Examination Skills
- Anthropometric Assessment
- Clinical Research Coordination
- Participant Communication
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Research Aptitude
- Clinical Data Understanding
- Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills
