Research Career for Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences candidates under DHR-HTAIn, AIIMS

The Department of Evidence Synthesis (DOES), AIIMS Deoghar, invites applications from eligible candidates for a CONTRACTUAL manpower positions of One Health Economist (Level of Scientist C), AND One Scientist-C under the Health Technology Assessment in India (HTAIn) Project funded by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, under the Principal Investigator, Dr. Seshadri Reddy Varikasuvu, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, and Head, Department of Evidence Synthesis (DOES), AIIMS Deoghar.

The appointments are purely temporary and project-based. Eligibility criteria, age limits, qualifications, remuneration, leave entitlement, and job roles & responsibilities shall be governed by the HTAIn Guidelines (March 2024) issued by DHR. Leave shall be admissible as per the terms of engagement and prevailing Institute norms. The engagement will not confer any right to regular appointment or absorption in AIIMS Deoghar, DHR, or any other Government organization.

Health Economist (Level of Scientist C)
Consolidated Remuneration (Per Month) : ₹67,000/- + HRA
Age Limit : 40 Years
Job Roles & Responsibilities
• Contribute to technical and organizational planning of HTA projects.
• Undertake HTA studies approved under the concerned institute.
• Contribute to writing, editing, and publication of reports and journal articles related to HTA studies.
• Take advocacy initiatives to publicize HTA project work through media and other dissemination channels.
• Maintain confidentiality of HTAIn Secretariat and Technical Appraisal Committee/Board proceedings.
• Adhere to DHR policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Heads.

Eligibility & Qualifications
Essential :
• Master's degree in Health Economics, Economics, Public Health, or Community Medicine with specialization in Healthcare Costing and Economic Evaluation.
• 2 years of experience in Health Economics for Junior Staff and 6 years for Senior Staff.
Desirable : • Ph.D. in a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office, VBA, and TreeAge.

Scientist C (Medical/Non- Medical) / Research Officer
Consolidated Remuneration (Per Month) : ₹67,000/- + HRA
Age Limit : 40 Years
Job Roles & Responsibilities
• Support and execute ongoing and new DHR programs and provide leadership in HTA research projects.
• Responsible for scientific and technical implementation of HTA projects.
• Coordinate HTAIn activities and stakeholder engagement.
• Process proposals, MoUs, TAC submissions, and project monitoring activities.
• Liaise with DHR, ICMR, Government Ministries, NHSRC, DGHS, and international partners.
• Organize workshops, seminars, TAC meetings, Board meetings, and stakeholder consultations.
• Draft reports and official documents.
• Perform any other duties assigned by DHR.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Assist in data management and analysis.
• Monitor interviewer compliance reports.
• Assist in drafting project documents and organizing training/workshops.

Eligibility & Qualifications
Medical – Essential:
• MBBS with 6 years' experience; OR
• Postgraduate Diploma after MBBS with 5 years' experience; OR
• MD/MS/DNB/MPH after MBBS with 4 years' research experience.
Medical – Desirable : • Ph.D. in relevant public health/medical disciplines.
• Additional post-doctoral research/teaching experience.
• Knowledge of Computer Applications/Data Management.
Non-Medical – Essential : • M.Sc. Life Sciences/MPH/MHA/M.Pharm/Pharm D with 4 years' experience in the relevant area.

Non-Medical – Desirable :
• Ph.D. in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology with 2 years' R&D/Teaching experience.
• Knowledge of Computer Applications, Business Intelligence Tools, and Data Management.
Research Officer : • Graduate in Science/relevant subject with 4 years' experience; OR
• Master's degree in a relevant subject; OR
• Pharm D from a recognized institution.

Age Relaxation for Government servants and SC/ST/OBC candidates in accordance with DoPT instructions issued from time to time. Further age relaxation may be considered for exceptionally qualified and experienced candidates or retired professionals, if found suitable.

Terms & conditions
1. It is candidates' responsibility to ascertain and ensure their eligibility as per the prescribed qualification and experience. Any misinformation detected at any stage will make the candidate liable for legal action. Permission to appear in the selection process does not approve the eligibility of the candidate. Even after qualifying the selection process the candidate may be rendered disqualified at the time of document verification if he/ she does not fulfill essential eligibility criteria
2. Candidates should have not exceeded the age limit. Note: Cut-off-date for age limit will be as on last date of submission of application. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates shall be as per GOI norms.
3. The engagement of the above posts will be contractual and purely on temporary basis for a period of 12 months, extended for a maximum of one more year based upon performance, or till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
4. The engagement under the externally funded project does not confer any right/claim whatsoever either explicitly or implicitly on the appointee for regular appointment in AIIMS Deoghar against any post or other under any legal conditions’ precedent.
5. The performance of the project staff will be reviewed every six months; in case not found satisfactory, it could be terminated with one month’s notice or one month’s stipend in lieu thereof.
6. No TA/DA will be given to the candidates for attending the interview.
7. Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification.
8. Private practice of any type is prohibited.
9. He / She can be posted at any place as per the requirement of the project including rural areas / field sites.
10. He / She is expected to conform to the rules of conduct and discipline as applicable to the institute employees.
11. The decision of the competent authority regarding the selection of the candidate will be final and no representation will be entertained in this regard.

Duly filled application form along with self-attested enclosures must be sent as a SINGLE PDF-File to the PI’s email (seshadri.biochemistry@aiimsdeoghar.edu.in) by 15.09.2026, 5:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, which will be notified through email and/or the Institute website. The deadline may be extended, if required.

ONLY the soft-copy of the Applications along with all ANNEXURES & ENCLOSURES must be sent by email ONE SINGLE PDF FILE to the below email ID with the SUBJECT “Application for Health Economist” OR “Application for Scientist-C” Email ID: seshadri.biochemistry@aiimsdeoghar.edu.in Please DO NOT send the hard copy of your application.

Send ONLY the soft copy of your application with all ANNEXURES & ENCLOSURES in SINGLE PDF-FILE to the Principal Investigator at: seshadri.biochemistry@aiimsdeoghar.edu.in

IMPORTANT DATES
Last Date for receiving Applications : 15.9.2026
Filled Application Form along with necessarydocuments should be
sent at (SOFT Copy only as a SINGLE PDF-File with all ENCLOSURES) : To the email ID PI given below;
seshadri.biochemistry@aiimsdeoghar.edu.in
Communication of Eligibility your email Within 48 hours of the receipt of your application
Date & Venue of Written Test/ Skill Test/ Interview : 19 Sep 2026 (Tentative)
Mode : Physical (In-person) Applicants with valid reasons may request an online interview. Approval of such requests will be at the discretion of the Selection Committee