JIPMER Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, has invited applications for the post of Project Research Scientist-I (Medical) on a contract basis for an ICMR-funded research project titled "SAFE-FEED Trial" under Principal Investigator Dr. Usha Devi. R, Neonatology department. Eligible candidates may submit their completed applications by email to [email protected] up to 5:00 PM on 10.11.2026. The official notification does not mention an application fee.

About JIPMER Project Research Scientist-I (Medical)

This recruitment is conducted by the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), located in Dhanwantri Nagar, Puducherry-6. The engaged candidate will work on a contract basis for an externally sponsored project under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) entitled SAFE-FEED Trial in the Department of Neonatology for a likely duration of 24 months.

JIPMER Project Research Scientist-I (Medical) at a Glance

Vacancy Details

There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the Project Research Scientist-I (Medical) post under the ICMR-funded SAFE-FEED Trial in the Neonatology department.

Who Can Apply

Candidates must meet the essential qualification requirements prescribed for the post. Desirable qualifications, experience, and age limits are also evaluated during shortlisting.

The age limit for the post is 35 years.

Pay and Tenure

The consolidated remuneration for the Project Research Scientist-I (Medical) post is ₹67,000 per month plus HRA as admissible. The position is purely on a contract basis for an externally sponsored project for a likely duration of 24 months and is based purely on external funding support for the project.

JIPMER Project Research Scientist-I (Medical) Job Description

The engaged Project Research Scientist-I (Medical) will be responsible for the following duties:

• Overall coordination and day-to-day management of the multicentre SAFE-FEED trial at the coordinating centre.
• Coordinating with all participating centres to ensure uniform implementation of the study protocol.
• Organizing site initiation activities, investigator training, and periodic investigator meetings.
• Monitoring participant screening, recruitment, enrolment, and follow-up progress across centres.
• Ensuring protocol adherence, quality assurance, and consistency of study procedures across participating centres.
• Overseeing the implementation of the study randomisation process and ensuring adherence to the approved randomisation procedures and allocation concealment requirements.
• Overseeing data integrity, data quality checks, and timely completion of study documentation.
• Coordinating central monitoring, source data verification, and follow-up of protocol deviations.
• Coordinating regulatory documentation, progress reports, and communication with participating investigators.
• Assisting the Principal Investigator in overall project fund management, including budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and preparation of financial statements and utilisation reports in coordination with the relevant institutional sections.
• Coordinating the procurement of study-related equipment, consumables, and other materials in accordance with the approved project budget and institutional procurement procedures.
• Monitoring study timelines and facilitating timely completion of project activities.
• Contributing to analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of study findings, including scientific reports and publications.
• Travel to the participating centers across India for investigator training, site initiation, and other study-related activities.
• Performing other duties related to the project as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

How to Apply for JIPMER Project Research Scientist-I (Medical)

1. Download the application form attached with the notification and print it in A4 size paper and fill in with Block Letters with BLUE PEN.
2. Affix your recent passport size photo on the application form (Do not staple).
3. Compile your filled application form along with your CV and supporting documents (scanned in one pdf).
4. Name the PDF file strictly as: “Candidate name_Post-name_year_application” (e.g., “James_PRS-I_2026_application”).
5. Mention the name of the post applied for in the email subject line.
6. Email the filled application form, along with CV and supporting documents (scanned in one pdf) to the Email ID: [email protected] by 10/11/2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Documents Required

• Proof of Identity (Copy of Aadhaar card/ Voter ID / Passport /Driving License)
• Certificate in support of age (Tenth equivalent / High School Certificate)
• Degrees/Diplomas
• Experience certificates
• Proof of prior research experience, if any
• Any others (if relevant; specify) (All Certificates must be self-attested and attached in the specified order)

Selection and Interview

Applicants will be shortlisted based on the details furnished in the application, CV, and the documentary proof provided. The list of eligible candidates will also be displayed on the JIPMER website. The final selection will be based on CV, application, and written test and in person interview. Topics for evaluation/syllabus: Clinical research methodology, clinical trial conduct, randomised controlled trials and randomisation procedures, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research ethics, neonatal and paediatric research, basic biostatistics, clinical trial data management (including REDCap), multicentre study coordination, and interpretation of clinical research findings.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• This position is purely on contract basis for an externally sponsored project, and the person engaged will have no claim to any regular post in JIPMER at any time.
• Applications not in the prescribed format will not be processed or accepted.
• For those wishing to apply for two or more different posts, a separate application form must be filled in for each post and scanned and sent with the necessary enclosures in separate emails.
• Valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory.
• Submission of wrong or false information at any stage during the process of selection or canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification or termination.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Incomplete applications and applications that are not in the prescribed format and those not fulfilling the essential criteria above are likely to be summarily rejected. Candidates may attach their CVs with the application form. However, applications with CV alone and without the prescribed form and certificates will be rejected.

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