Community Medicine Research Officer Job at Christian Medical College
Interested in leading high-impact maternal and child health research with a globally recognized consortium? Christian Medical College (CMC) is inviting applications for the position of Senior Research Officer in the Department of Community Medicine. This Senior Research Officer Job is part of the Pregnancy Risk, Infant Surveillance and Measurement Alliance (PRISMA) Consortium, a global research network focused on improving maternal, fetal, and child health outcomes. The role offers an excellent platform for experienced researchers to contribute to large-scale international studies, scientific publications, and advanced epidemiological research. Eligible MD and PhD professionals with strong research and publication records are encouraged to apply.
About the Organization:
Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore is one of India’s most prestigious healthcare, medical education, and research institutions. Renowned for its excellence in patient care, academic training, and clinical research, CMC collaborates with national and international organizations to address critical healthcare challenges. Through its Department of Community Medicine, the institution actively participates in impactful public health and epidemiological research initiatives aimed at improving healthcare outcomes worldwide.
Job Details:
- Position: Senior Research Officer
- Job Code: 1659
- Department: Community Medicine
- Mode of Appointment: Project Position
- Salary: ₹80,000 per month (Consolidated Pay; No Medical Benefits)
- Accommodation: Not Provided
Project Summary:
The Pregnancy Risk, Infant Surveillance and Measurement Alliance (PRISMA) Consortium is a global network dedicated to producing quality data to answer key questions about maternal, fetal and child health. It encompasses a diverse portfolio of research initiatives and engages partner institutions across six countries. Our flagship cohort study aims to improve the global understanding of key risk factors for morbidity and mortality among pregnant women and mother – infant pairs during antenatal care and postnatal care up to one year. We hope to answer critical epidemiological and clinical questions with a robust dataset from over 16,000 participants in Kenya, Ghana, Zambia, India and Pakistan.
Senior Research Officer Job Summary:
The PRISMA Consortium is seeking Senior Research Officer to lead the development of peer – reviewed manuscripts from several ongoing research studies. The successful candidate will bring formal training or substantial experience in epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical research, obstetric, Paediatrics, early childhood (neuro) development, infectious disease, environmental health, nutrition, or a closely related field; a demonstrated record as lead author on multiple first – author publications; and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across international research teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Statistical analyses for key PRISMA studies, primarily using longitudinal cohort data.
- Lead or contribute substantially to the development and submission of 3-5 peer – reviewed manuscripts annually.
- Define Research questions and design statistical analysis plans.
- Collaborate with investigators, study staff and partners across multi-site research activities.
Educational Requirements for the Senior Research Officer Job:
- MD Degree or PhD Degree
- Minimum 2 years of research or academic experience.
- Strong record of scientific writing, with several first-author, peer – reviewed manuscripts.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
