Applications are invited for 01 post in the ICMR-funded project “SMRITI: Stratified Multicentre RCT of Intravenous vs Traditional Inhalational Anaesthesia – A Biomarker-Stratified Multicentre RCT Evaluating Propofol TIVA vs Isoflurane for Postoperative Delirium Prevention in Geriatric Surgery” under Principal Investigator Dr Omshubham Gangadhar Asai, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, AIIMS Nagpur. The Year 1 tenure is nine months, extendable subject to project duration, funding, performance and institutional approval.
Post : Project Research Scientist-I (Non- Medical)
No. of posts : 01
Eligibility criteria : Essential* Postgraduate degree, including integrated PG degree, in a relevant subject (for example life sciences, biochemistry, biotechnology, clinical research or public health) from a recognized university; OR a four-year graduate degree in Engineering / IT / Computer Science relevant to the project.
Desirable* 1. 1–2 years' clinical-research experience, preferably multicentre RCT/ICMR project; 2. Experience in trial coordination, IEC/regulatory documentation, participant recruitment/follow-up, EDC/database management, GCP, statistical software, project reporting and scientific writing. 3. Multicentre trial and peer-reviewed publication experience preferred.
Pay Band and Grade : ₹67,200 per month (₹56,000 + HRA at 20%)
Pay Age Limit : 35 years
Application and Selection Procedure
1. Candidates must apply using the online form [insert SMRITI application link] and upload the required certificates and the CV in Annexure I format.
2. Applications by email or post will not be accepted unless separately specified in the final advertisement.
3. Upload proof of date of birth, educational qualifications and relevant research/clinical experience.
4. Applications will be screened for eligibility. Shortlisted candidates will be notified through the AIIMS Nagpur website and/or email.
5. Selection will be through a personal interview at AIIMS Nagpur. If more than 15 applications are received for this one post, a written test may be conducted to shortlist candidates for interview.
6. Candidates must produce original documents for verification. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process.
Terms & conditions
1. This is a fixed-duration, purely temporary post under an ICMR-funded project.
2. It is not a regular post of ICMR or AIIMS Nagpur and confers no claim to permanent employment.
3. The initial tenure is nine months in Year 1. Renewal is subject to project requirements, fund availability, performance assessment and institutional approval.
4. The engagement will end automatically upon expiry of its approved term unless renewed.
5. The appointee will carry out duties assigned by the PI, including multicentre coordination, trial documentation, data quality oversight and biomarker workflow support.
6. Leave, notice, termination and other service conditions will follow the applicable ICMR guidelines and institute orders.
7. The stated remuneration includes HRA at the budgeted rate; other allowances, if any, will be governed by the sanction and applicable rules.
In case of queries, please contact
Dr Omshubham Gangadhar Asai
Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, AIIMS Nagpur
Principal Investigator, SMRITI trial
Email ID: omshubham.asai@aiimsnagpur.edu.in
FIND ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION & FORM
Application Link https://forms.gle/psM7TNNeiM8E8Gzy8
Last date for filing application 16/11/2026 before 17.00 hr
Date of interview 23/11/2026
Reporting time 8.00 AM
Venue AIIMS Nagpur; Department of Anaesthesiology, 1st Floor
IPD OT Complex
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