JIPMER Project Research Scientist II Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Emergency Medicine and Trauma at JIPMER, Puducherry, is engaging one Project Research Scientist- II (Medical) on contract in an ICMR-funded project, "Gap Assessment and Implementation Study to Strengthen Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation across Community, Primary and Tertiary care settings in Puducherry". The consolidated remuneration is Rs 96000/- per month (Rs 80000 + 20% HRA), initially for one year and extendable up to the project end on 30.11.2029. The essential qualification is MBBS/BDS with a Post Graduate Degree (MD/MDS/MPH) or equivalent, or MBBS/BDS with three years' post qualification experience, or MBBS/BDS with PhD; the maximum age is 40 years as on the last date of receipt of applications. Applications go by email to [email protected] up to 5 PM on 27 November 2026.

About JIPMER

JIPMER is the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research at Dhanwantri Nagar, Puducherry. This advertisement comes under its "Research Manpower Recruitment Forms" series. The post is on a research project funded by ICMR, with Dr. Amrithanand V T, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine and Trauma, JIPMER, as Project Investigator (PI).

Who Can Apply

Essential qualification

Qualification and experience should be in a relevant discipline/field and in a reputed institution/organization. The experience should have been gained after acquiring the essential qualification.

Desirable

• Prior research experience (one year) in the field of emergency care, acute medicine, or prehospital resuscitation will be given priority.
• Experience in conducting clinical audits and quality improvement projects in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated skills in designing, organizing, or conducting clinical training programs (e.g., simulation-based drills, BLS/ACLS instruction).
• Familiarity with qualitative research methods (such as conducting In-Depth Interviews) and inter-facility coordination.
• Willingness to travel to urban and rural health facilities in the district of Pondicherry for clinical oversight and data collection.

Age limit

Maximum 40 years as on the last date of receipt of applications. The notice prints no age relaxation. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The consolidated remuneration is Rs 96000/- per month (Rs 80000 + 20% HRA); no other allowances are payable. The consolidated salary may vary from time to time. The engagement is initially for one year and may be extended based on performance up to the end of the project (30.11.2029). It may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Project Investigator.

JIPMER Project Research Scientist- II (Medical) Job Description

• Serve as the primary clinical coordinator for the study across the community, prehospital, and hospital network.
• Oversee clinical data extraction and prospective resuscitation audits to ensure accurate capture of metrics. Direct oversight of qualitative in-depth interviews (IDIs) with healthcare providers and community participants.
• Lead the clinical drafting of Standard Treatment Workflows (STWs), hospital resuscitation checklists, and prehospital protocols. Coordinate the expert Delphi validation process.
• Direct and facilitate simulation-based resuscitation drills for emergency department staff and paramedics.
• Provide clinical oversight during the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles.
• Monitor continuous implementation metrics during PDSA cycles. Execute the final quantitative statistical analysis and mixed-methods data integration for the final report.
• Training, guiding and supervising Project Staff in their day-to-day work.

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

1. Take the application format REC-03 attached to the notice. Print it on A4 paper and fill it in block letters with a blue pen, affixing a recent passport size photo (do not staple).
2. Attach your CV and supporting documents; certificates must be self-attested and attached in the order of the check list.
3. Scan the form, CV and documents together in one PDF, named "Candidate name_Post-name_year_application", for example "James_PRS II (Medical)_2026_application".
4. Email the PDF to [email protected], mentioning the name of the post applied for in the email subject line.
5. Make sure the complete application is sent by 5 PM on 27 November 2026.

Anyone applying for two or more different posts must fill a separate application form for each post and send each with its enclosures in a separate email.

Documents named in the notice

• 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 (to be specified)

The application form asks for personal details, qualifications from SSLC/Matriculation onwards, previous employment, a description of experience in up to 500 words, research fields or publications, willingness to travel, and the contact details of previous employers with the applicant's consent. It ends with a declaration signed by the applicant.

Selection and Interview

Applicants will be shortlisted on the details furnished in the application, CV and documentary proof. 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/interview.

Written test

The test evaluates domain-specific knowledge based on the post applied for. Topics include Public Health principles, Emergency/Resuscitation Care guidelines, Implementation Research frameworks, Qualitative/Quantitative research methodologies, and basic Biostatistics.

Interview

The interview assesses subject knowledge, practical experience with data collection/clinical audits, communication and translation skills in Tamil and English, and overall suitability and willingness to execute field-based project responsibilities. It may be conducted in person or via videoconferencing, at the discretion of the Principal Investigator. For a videoconference, the candidate must arrange a suitable device (computer/laptop/mobile) with audio and camera facilities and an adequate internet connection. The date and time will be notified one week in advance. The location printed is the Basement Seminar Room, Department of Emergency Medicine and Trauma, JIPMER.

Important Instructions

• Applications not in the prescribed format will not be processed or accepted. Incomplete applications and those not fulfilling the essential criteria are likely to be summarily rejected.
• Applications with CV alone, without the prescribed form and certificates, will be rejected.
• A valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview. The decision of the Project Investigator will be final.
• If the number of applications is very large, more stringent criteria than those specified may be used to determine eligibility.
• Qualification, experience, other terms and conditions may be relaxed or altered at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.
• The position is purely on contract for an externally sponsored project, based on external funding. The person engaged has no claim to any regular post in JIPMER at any time.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Wrong or false information, or canvassing of any kind, leads to disqualification, or termination if detected after engagement.

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