JIPMER looking for Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Life Sciences Professionals

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 Research Scientist I (Non-Medical)

Likely duration : The total project duration is five years. (currently 2nd year ongoing) (Initial appointment will be given for six months, with extension based on performance)
Project title : Centre for Advanced Research (CAR) to Promote Translational Studies of Regionally Relevant Unmet Oncologic Needs in Haematological Malignancies with emphasis on High-risk and Relapsed/Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL)
Funding Agency : ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)
Project investigator (PI) : Dr. Smita Kayal
PI’s department : Medical Oncology

Essential Qualification :
• First / Second class postgraduate degree, including the integrated PG degrees with one year experience or PhD
• Disciplines : Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Life Sciences (related to health sciences)

Desirable Qualifications and Experience
• Research experience in Oncology/ Cancer biology.
• Expertise in basic laboratory skills and instrumentation
• Proficiency in one or more of the following areas :
(1) Metabolomic experiments on LCMS/ GCMS
(2) Proteomic assays/experiments
(3) Genomic & NGS experiments /assays,
(4) Bioinformatics basic analysis pipeline
(5) Microbiome experiments/assays
(6) Flow cytometry
• Experience in working for biorepositories for human samples
• Experience in the training of laboratory staff/ preparation of training materials.
• Excellent Computer skills in MS Office, Excel, MS Word, PPT, Email video conferencing, and cloud storage.
• 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 & Ethics in the conduct of research with human subjects

Salary : Rs.56,000/- p.m +20% HRA (Rs.11,200) = Rs.67,200/- per month (5% Salary increase in 3rd year)
Age limit / years : Up to 35 years

Roles and responsibilities
a) Conduct, coordination, and supervision of laboratory work related to lab experiments under the project
b) Assist in the management of Leukemia Biorepository
c) Harmonization of SOPs for metabolomic experiments on LCMS/GCMS, proteomic assays, and other lab experiments
d) Preparation of training module & conduct training programs for laboratory technical staff
e) Assist in equipment purchases and maintenance
f) Maintain lab inventory and laboratory supplies
g) Coordination with the study team for the proper functioning of the study
h) Ensure implementation of policies & practices, maintain records, create reports, and assist in drafting proposals
i) Develop reporting procedures & generate monthly reports on lab activities and study progress
j) Maintain all documents & records related to the study, conduct periodic audits and quality checks, and assist in preparing annual reports.
k) Research data analysis, writing reports, and manuscripts.
l) Other work assigned by study PI

EVALUATION CRITERIA :
After the evaluation of the application form, the recruitment process will be as follows:
a. Written test (areas/syllabus will be related to the disciplines and criteria described in the eligibility and on the expected roles & responsibilities)
b. Skill Test (if applicable in the relevant discipline)
c. Interview (areas/syllabus will be same as for written test)
The final selection will be based on CV, application, and written test/interview.

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 IIPMER at any time. Further, the position is only for the duration of the project and is 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. Valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory.
6. Consolidated salary of the post may vary from time to time. No other allowance/facilities other than consolidated salary shall be extended.
7. 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.
8. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview. 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.
9. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
10. prescribed format and those that do not fulfill 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 date and time of the interview will be notified one week in advance.

Eligible and interested candidates may email the filled application form (attached), along with a CV and supporting documents (scanned in one PDF) to the Email ID: carmedonco@gmail.com Checklist for submitting application : (to be attached along with the application form)
1. Filled in application form
2. Google Form (also available in the website along with the advertisement)
3. Recent CV
4. Birth certificate / Proof of DOB
5. Valid Photo ID and Address proof
6. Community certificate (SC/ST/OBC) if applicable
7. Certificate(s) of Academic Qualifications
8. Experience Certificate (Work & Research)
9. Scientific Publications
10. Personal statement (to be printed in a separate page)
11. Reference letters (one or two)

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. “James_DEO_2023_application”.
4. The last date for sending complete applications by email up to 11.30 pm, 25th June 2026.
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.

Interested and eligible candidates may email the application form along with a two-page CV and a recent photograph to the mail id: carmedonco@gmail.com. Last date for receiving the filled application is 25.06.2026 (until 11.30 PM). Candidates will be shortlisted based on their CV. The shortlisted candidates will receive email confirmation, which will also include details and the date of the test and Walk-In Interview.