Opportunity for Life Sciences candidates as Research Scientist at JIPMER

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) can trace its origins to the ‘Ecole de Medicine de Pondicherry’ established by the French Government in 1823. In 1956 foundation for new medical college was laid and in 1964, hospital was inaugurated. JIPMER became an institution of national importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the year 2008. It is an institution established for teaching, research and patient care in the area of health. JIPMER spreads over 192 acres. The institution houses one administrative block, one academic centre, one nursing college, seven hospital blocks, seven accessory services buildings and four residential complexes. 12 broad types of medical, nursing and allied health science courses covering all disciplines in healthcare from basic to super speciality training are conducted.

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.

Project Research Scientist 1 - (Non-Medical) (01)
Likely duration : 2.5 years
Consolidated remuneration : Rs 56000 + 20% HRA
Project title : "Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Ayurveda regimen ad an adjunct to anti-tuberculosis treatment (ATT) and macronutrient supplementation on body weight, nutritional outcomes, and quality of life in adults with newly diagnosed drug-sensitive NAAT-positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis: An open-label randomized controlled parallel-arm clinical study"
Funding Agency : Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
Project investigator (PI) : Dr Sonali Sarkar
Pi's department : Preventive and Social Medicine

Nature of work / responsibilities
• Coordinate the implementation and day-to-day conduct of the clinical trial, ensuring adherence to the approved study protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and institutional guidelines.
• Liaise with investigators, study staff, laboratories, collaborating departments, participating study sites and local health authorities to facilitate the smooth conduct of the study.
• Coordinate participant screening, recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up activities in accordance with the approved study protocol.
• Monitor participant follow-up and ensure timely completion of scheduled study visits and assessments.
• Oversee biospecimen collection, processing, storage, transportation, documentation, and inventory management in accordance with study SOPs and quality assurance requirements.
• Monitor study progress and ensure timely completion of protocol-specified study procedures and project milestones.
• Develop, implement, and harmonize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for study activities and laboratory procedures.
• Prepare training materials and conduct training sessions for study and laboratory personnel.
• Coordinate procurement, maintenance, and inventory of laboratory equipment, study materials, and consumables.
• Maintain source documents, Case Report Forms (CRFs), data logs, drug accountability records, project master files, essential study documents, laboratory records, and study logs in accordance with GCP and institutional requirements.
• Prepare and maintain regulatory documents, including protocol amendments for submissions to the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC), funding agency, and other regulatory or institutional committees.
• Maintain the electronic study database, resolve data queries, and ensure data quality and integrity.
• Prepare periodic technical, scientific, financial, and progress reports related to the project.
• Analyze research data and contribute to scientific reports, presentations, manuscripts, and grant proposals.
• Facilitate site monitoring visits, audits, and inspections, and ensure timely compliance with observations and recommendations.
• Ensure implementation of project policies, quality assurance procedures, and documentation practices.
• Assist the Principal Investigator in monitoring project activities and utilization of study funds.
• Duties assigned by PI, and other duties that arise from time to time.

Eligibility criteria (Qualifications and experience) Essential
• Postgraduate Degree in Life Sciences, including integrated postgraduate degrees.
Desirable :
• Experience in the field of tuberculosis research.
• Excellent Computer skills in MS Office, Excel, MS Word, PPT, Email video conferencing, and cloud storage.
• Experience in working/managing biorepository for human samples
• Experience in LIMS or other biobanking tools/software
• Experience/ expertise in basic laboratory skills, including flow cytometry, QPCR, ELISA,
LCMS/GCMS, Cell culture, and others
• Good communication skills: scientific writing as evidenced by publications in peer- reviewed scientific journals.
• Literature review using references manager, data handling, analysis, interpretation, and report writing.
• Good working knowledge of research databases, Statistical Software
• Trained in GCP, GLP & Ethics in the conduct of research with human subjects
Maximum Age Limit : 35 years (as on last date of receipt of applications)

Project Research Scientist 1 - Medical (01)
Likely duration : 2 years
Consolidated remuneration : Rs 67000 + 20% HRA
Project title : "Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Ayurveda regimen ad an adjunct to anti-tuberculosis treatment (ATT) and macronutrient supplementation on body weight, nutritional outcomes, and quality of life in adults with newly diagnosed drug-sensitive NAAT-positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis: An open-label randomized controlled parallel-arm clinical study"
Funding Agency : Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
Project investigator (PI) : Dr Sonali Sarkar
Pi's department : Preventive and Social Medicine
Nature of work/responsibilities
• Screen, recruit, and enroll eligible participants according to the approved study protocol.
• Perform clinical evaluation of study participants and ensure timely follow-up assessments.
• Ensure protocol compliance, treatment adherence, and compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements throughout the study.
• Monitor participant safety and ensure timely documentation and reporting of safety-related events in accordance with the study protocol.
• Collaborate with the study team to support the smooth implementation and conduct of the clinical trial.
• Coordinate biospecimen collection, processing, storage, and transportation in accordance with study SOPs.
• Provide training to study personnel on protocol-specific procedures and Good Clinical Practice (GCP), as required.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of study-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain study master files, regulatory documents, essential study documents, and other project records in accordance with GCP.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for submissions to the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) and other regulatory authorities.
• Monitor the electronic study database, resolve data queries, and ensure data quality and integrity.
• Analyze research data and contribute to scientific reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Coordinate procurement and maintain inventory of study materials and supplies required for study activities.
• Attend study meetings, conference calls, monitoring visits, and audits.
• Perform any other research, administrative, or project-related duties assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI) from time to time.

Eligibility criteria (Qualifications and experience)
Essential
• MBBS degree from a recognized University Desirable:
• Experience in the field of Tuberculosis research.
• Knowledge of regulatory aspects of clinical research.
• Experience in working/managing biorepository for human samples
• Experience in LIMS or other biobanking tools/software
• Experience/ expertise in basic laboratory skills, including flow cytometry, QPCR, ELISA, LCMS/GCMS, Cell culture, and others
• Good communication skills: scientific writing as evidenced by publications in peer- reviewed scientific journals.
• Literature review using references manager, data handling, analysis, interpretation, and report writing.
• Good working knowledge of research databases, Statistical Software
• Trained in GCP, GLP & Ethics in the conduct of research with human subjects
Maximum Age Limit : 35 years (as on last date of receipt of applications)

Notes :
1. Applications not in the prescribed format will not be processed or accepted.
2. Please mention the name of the post applied for in the email subject line.
3. The PDF file should be named as: "Candidate name_Post-name_year_application". e.g. "Jam es_ DEC)_2023_ applica tion ".
4. The last date for sending complete applications by email up to 31/07/2026, 4.30 pm.
5. 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. 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/interview.
EVALUATION CRITERIA :
After the evaluation of the application form, the recruitment process will be as follows:
a. Written test
b. Skill Test
c. Interview
NB: If the number of shortlisted candidates is less, a direct interview will be conducted instead.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS :
1. 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. Further, the position is only for the duration of the project and based purely on external funding support for the project.
2. The engagement may be extended or curtailed at discretion of the Project Investigator.
3. 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.
4. Qualification, experience, other terms, and conditions may be relaxed/ altered at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.
5. Age relaxation may be granted to deserving candidates having experience of working in Government-funded research projects.
6. Valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory.
7. Consolidated salary of the post may vary from time to time. No other allowance/facilities other than consolidated salary shall be extended.
8. Submission of wrong or false information at any stage during the process of selection or canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification or even termination if detected after the person has been engaged.
9. 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 above may be used to determine eligibility.
10. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
11. 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.

Interviews for the post may be conducted in person or via videoconferencing, at the discretion of the Principal Investigator. In the latter case, it will be the individual candidate's responsibility to ensure access to a suitable device (computer/ laptop/ mobile) with audio and camera facilities, and an adequate internet connection.

The last date for sending complete applications by email up to 31/07/2026, 4.30 pm.
Date of Interview : 12/08/2026