Applications are invited from eligible candidates to work on the following post(s) on a contract basis in a research project funded by an external agency at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, as per the details below.
Post : Project Associate 1 (01 post)
Likely duration : One year
Consolidated remuneration : Rs. 36,580/p.m. (Consolidated pay)
Project title : "Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by Surgery versus Surgery followed by adjuvant chemotherapy for resectable Gastric adenocarcinoma- Phase 3-Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial" (NAGA Study)
Funding Agency : DHR
Project investigator (PI) : Dr. Biswajit Dubashi
Pi's department : Medical Oncology
Nature of work / responsibilities and expectations
Patients recruited in the project will need to be followed up, coordination regarding their treatment, data collection, data entry, coordination with other centers involved in the project, and checking of data entries.
Eligibility criteria (Qualifications and experience)
Essential :
• B.Sc-Nursing/ Bachelor of Pharmacy graduates with at least a minimum 1 year of Clinical / Research experience.
• Fluency (Speaking, reading, and writing) in Tamil as this project involves interaction with the patients and consenting
Desirable :
• Clinical trial experience
• Working in the cancer field or with cancer patients
• GCP training
Maximum Age Limit : 35 years (as of last date of receipt of applications)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Validity the appointment will be purely 1 year from the date of publication and renewable accordingly.
2. Qualification and experience should in relevant discipline/field and from an institute of reputation. Experience should have been gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification.
3. Upper age relaxation for SC/ ST up to 5 years and OBC and women up to 3 years.
4. The posts are purely on temporary/contractual basis for the specified period of time and
based on project no claim or any other regular post in JIPMER shall be entertained.
5. Application form duly filled and signed along with a photocopy of all relevant certificates including experience along with one set of self-attested copies should be submitted in the office on the day of Walk in- interview.
6. Decision of the principal investigator will be final.
7. No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.
8. Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification.
9. Submission of wrong or false information during the process of selection shall disqualify the candidature at any stage.
10. If the performance of the appointee is not found satisfactory by the investigator, the appointment can be terminated at any time without any notice.
11. The appointment may be relived from the current job position, with one-month prior notice, failing to do so may be held responsible for paying one month's salary.
Notes :
Eligible and interested candidates may bring the filled application form (attached) along with a CV and supporting original documents with photocopy during the written test and interview dated FEBRUARY 10th 2026 (Tuesday)
EVALUATION CRITERIA :
a. Written test (areas which will be covered)
Basic knowledge of cancer, knowledge about clinical research, GCP, patient care-related skills,
consenting process, drug storage
b. Interview : As above, ability to interact and respond to situations in clinical research and patient management.
The date for Walk in - written test cum interview is on 10/02/2026 (TUESDAY) at 9.00 am
Venue : Department of Medical Oncology, Third Floor, Super Specialty Block, JIPMER Puducherry- 605006.
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