Applications are invited for Project Associate at JIPMER - Life Sciences Apply

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.

Post : Project Associate (1 post)

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.

Likely duration : One years
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)
A. Essential :
• Graduate in Life Sciences / M.Sc. Clinical Research / Allied Health Sciences / Biotechnology
• 2-year experience in the Medical field(Working with patients)* with at least a minimum of 1 year of Research experience.
• Fluency (Speaking, reading, and writing) in Tamil as this project involves interaction with the patients and consenting
B. 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)

Notes :
Eligible and interested candidates may bring the filled application form (attached) along with a CV and supporting documents during the written test and interview dated JUNE 2nd 2025(Monday)

Evaluation Criteria :
a. Written test (areas which will be covered) specify approx. syllabus
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.

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 calim for any other regular post in JIPMER shall be entertained.
5. Application form dully 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.

The date for Walk in - written test cum interview is on 2/06/2025(MONDAY) at 9.00 am
Venue : Department of Medical Oncology, Third Floor, Super Specialty Block, JIPMER Puducherry-605006