The Department of Forensic Medicine, AIIMS, New Delhi has one contractual post of Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) under the NIMH, USA-funded research project "Building Resources for the Diversification of Genetic Data on Suicide Death" (Project Code: N2459). The post runs up to 28 February 2029 and pays as per ICMR project salary norms. Candidates need a first class Master's degree in a relevant subject with three years' experience, or a PhD. They must be within the age limit of 40 years. Applications and CVs go by email to [email protected] by 26 November 2026.
AIIMS New Delhi Project Research Scientist II (non-medical) at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | AIIMS, New Delhi |
| Department | Forensic Medicine |
| Project | Building Resources for the Diversification of Genetic Data on Suicide Death (Project Code: N2459) |
| Funding Agency | NIMH, USA |
| Tenure | Up to 28 February 2029 |
| Post Name | Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Pay | As per ICMR project salary norms |
| Age Limit | 40 years |
| Job Location | Department of Forensic Medicine, AIIMS, New Delhi |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date to Apply | 26/11/2026 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee or a fixed pay amount; the pay is as per ICMR project salary norms.
About AIIMS New Delhi Project Research Scientist II (non-medical)
This post sits in the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology at AIIMS, New Delhi. The notice is issued by Dr Chittaranjan Behera, Professor and Principal Investigator. The post serves a research project titled "Building Resources for the Diversification of Genetic Data on Suicide Death", funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), USA.
Who Can Apply
Essential Qualification
A first class Master's degree in a relevant subject or field, with three years' experience, or a PhD. The notice lists these subjects:
- Forensic Science
- Life Science
- Genetics, Human Genetics or Molecular Genetics
- Biotechnology or Bioinformatics
- Neuroscience or Neurobiology
- Molecular Medicine or Biomedical Science
Desirable
Experience of working in a molecular biology laboratory.
Age Limit
The age limit is 40 years. The notice does not print a cut-off date for counting age. It also does not mention any age relaxation.
See the official notification for the exact eligibility wording for this post.
Pay and Tenure
The salary for the post will be as per ICMR project salary norms. The notice does not print an amount and does not mention HRA or other allowances. The position is contractual under the NIMH, USA-funded project, with tenure up to 28 February 2029.
How to Apply for AIIMS New Delhi Project Research Scientist II (non-medical)
Send your application and CV by email to [email protected] on or before 26 November 2026. The notice does not prescribe an application form, an email subject line or a list of documents beyond these.
Documents named in the notice
- Application
- CV
The notice gives this office address for the Principal Investigator: Room No. 303, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029.
Selection and Interview
Applications will be screened, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The notice does not give the interview date, venue or mode.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 12/11/2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 26/11/2026 |
| Tenure of the post | Up to 28 February 2029 |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| AIIMS New Delhi Project Research Scientist II Notification PDF | Official advertisement (Project Code: N2459) |
| AIIMS New Delhi Official Website | Official website of the institute |
