Scientist Job Opportunity at PGIMER Chandigarh – Medical Research Role
The project research scientist job at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, offers an excellent opportunity for experienced dermatology professionals to contribute to a prestigious ICMR-aligned clinical research project. This role focuses on clinical trials, patient recruitment, data management, and protocol compliance within a nationally recognized medical institute.
Job Details:
- Job Position: Project Research Scientist – III (Medical)
- Number of Positions: One
- Location: Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, PGIMER, Chandigarh
- Salary: ₹1,11,600/- per month (consolidated)
- Duration of Appointment: One year (extendable till completion of the project duration of 3 years, based on performance)
About the Institute:
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, is a premier medical and research institution in India, known for excellence in clinical care, education, and biomedical research. PGIMER conducts several ICMR-funded and nationally significant research projects across medical specialties.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- MBBS with MD/DNB (or equivalent) in Dermatology
- Registered with NMC/State Medical Council
- Three years’ post-qualification experience
- Relevant experience in clinical research / clinical trials (preferably ICMR-funded projects)
Desirable:
- Prior experience in randomized controlled trials
- Experience in dermatology trials
- GCP and ethics documentation
- Scientific writing experience
Job Description:
Project Research Scientist–III (Medical) will be responsible for:
- Screening, recruitment, and follow-up of study participants with congenital ichthyosis.
- Clinical assessment and study scoring (IASI/VIIS/QoL tools) as per protocol.
- Informed consent/assent process and documentation.
- Maintaining CRFs, source documents, trial logs and regulatory documentation.
- Coordinating investigations/sampling and ensuring protocol compliance and GCP adherence.
- Data entry, data quality checks and assistance in analysis, reports and manuscript writing.
- Day-to-day trial coordination and supervision of project activities.
- Any additional work related to the current project as instructed by the PI.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical research coordination
- Patient screening and follow-up
- GCP and protocol compliance
- Clinical documentation and data management
- Scientific reporting and manuscript support
Essential Skills:
- Proficiency in clinical research documentation (CRF, consent forms, SAE forms, etc.)
- Working knowledge of biomedical data analysis software (SPSS / R / Stata – any one)
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in administering consent and GCP compliance
- Good scientific writing and communication skills
- Proficiency in using computers (Windows/macOS), the internet, troubleshooting, and cloud storage
- Ability to perform medical literature searches using appropriate databases
