Job for PG degrees candidates at Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition Unit, AIIMS

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the following temporary position on a contractual basis under a research project at the Department of Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition Unit (HNU), AIIMS, New Delhi.

Post : Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical)

Number of Post : 01 (One)
Department : Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition Unit (HNU), AIIMS, New Delhi
Monthly Emoluments : As per applicable ICMR guidelines
Age Limit : As per applicable ICMR/AIIMS guidelines

Essential Qualifications
• First Class Postgraduate Degree (including integrated PG degrees) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or other relevant disciplines, with three years of relevant research experience; OR
• PhD. in a relevant discipline, as per applicable guidelines.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health Research.
• Experience in statistical analysis using software such as SPSS, STATA, R, SAS or equivalent statistical packages.
• Experience in epidemiological study designs, including cross-sectional, case-control and cohort studies.
• Experience in research project coordination, monitoring, implementation, and overall project management.
• Experience in developing research protocols, preparing scientific manuscripts, reports, and presentations.
• Experience in managing research databases, data quality assurance and coordination with multidisciplinary research teams.
• Prior experience in clinical or population-based research will be an added advantage

Job Responsibilities
1. Planning, coordinating, and implementing research project activities.
2. Providing support in epidemiological study design, protocol development and statistical methodology.
3. Conducting sample size calculations and performing statistical analysis of research data.
4. Coordinating data collection, database management (RedCap), data validation and quality assurance.
5. Monitoring project progress and ensuring timely completion of project activities.
6. Preparing periodic progress reports, scientific manuscripts, presentations and other project- related documents.
7. Coordinating with investigators, research staff and collaborating institutions.
8. Undertaking other research-related responsibilities as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

General Terms and Conditions
1. The appointment will be purely temporary and contractual for the duration of the project or until the project continues, whichever is earlier.
2. Salary and other benefits will be governed by the applicable ICMR/AIIMS guidelines.
3. Age will be calculated as on the last date of application. Age relaxation, if applicable, will be as per ICMR/AIIMS rules.
4. Interested candidates should submit their detailed CV along with copies of educational qualifications, experience certificates, and proof of age.
5. Applications must be submitted via email to icmrcare23@gmail.com on or before 25th November 2026.
6. The email subject should clearly mention: Application for the post of Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical), Department of Gastroenterology & HNU, AIIMS New Delhi.
7. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The date, time and mode of interview will be communicated through email.
8. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
9. Candidates must bring original documents for verification at the time of the interview.
10. The decision of the competent authority regarding the selection process will be final and binding.