Career for M.Pharm, MSc or PhD in Regional Resource Centre, AIIMS - Salary Rs. 78,000 + HRA

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) - Guwahati, an autonomous Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare - Government of India, was established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY) in May 2017. The foundation stone of the Institute was laid by the Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on May 26, 2017.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati invites applications from qualified and motivated individuals for various positions at the Health Technology Assessment in India (HTAIn) Resource Centre, a prestigious initiative supported by the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The Centre is dedicated to advancing evidence-informed healthcare decision-making and policy by undertaking cutting-edge research in public health, health economics, technology evaluation, cost-effectiveness analysis, and systematic reviews. Selected candidates will be part of a vibrant interdisciplinary team with the aim to contribute through health technology assessment and related fields.

Scientist D (Medical/ Non-Medical) /Senior Research Officer (01 Post)
Eligibility criteria
Medical
Essential : • MBBS/BVSc/BDS degree + Post graduate degree + 3 years’ experience in relevant field after post-graduation / Ph.D. in relevant subjects (Community Medicine / Preventive & Social Medicine / Pediatrics / Medicine / Tropical Medicine / Community Health Administration / Health Administration / Family Medicine / Epidemiology / Public Health / Life sciences / Biotechnology / Pharmacy Practice/ Pharmaceutical sciences / biomedical engineering) from a recognized university. Or
• MBBS with 6 years-experience in relevant field post qualification.
Desirable :
• Post-doctoral research and/or teaching experience in relevant subjects at recognized institutions.
• Research publications in Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Health Economics, or related fields.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel (with advanced functions), as well as statistical or programming tools such as Python, R, STATA, or equivalent.
• Experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) methods, with experience applying these tools to data analysis, predictive modeling, and research projects.
• Have good knowledge in statistical analysis and data handling in research project.

Non-medical
Essential :
• PG degree + 3 years post qualification experience or Ph.D. in relevant field from recognized university.
• Must have handled minimum 5 project in different roles relevant to requirements.
Desirable :
• Post-doctoral research and/or teaching experience in relevant subjects at recognized institutes.
• Research publications in Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Health Economics, or related fields.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel (with advanced functions), and statistical or programming tools such as Python, R, STATA, or equivalent.
• Experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) methods, with experience applying these tools to data analysis, predictive modeling, and research projects.
• Have good knowledge in statistical analysis and data handling in research project

Salary : 78,000 + HRA
Age limit : 45 years

Job Responsibilities :
• Execute ongoing and new programs of the HTAIn Regional Resource Centre (RRC), providing leadership and managerial strength in R&D studies in HTA research.
• Lead planning, execution, and management of HTA projects, including systematic reviews, economic evaluations, economic modeling and stakeholder consultations.
• Oversee the scientific and technical aspects of RRC activities, ensuring adherence to HTA guidelines, quality standards, and ethical requirements.
• Coordinate invitations, review, appraisal, and submission of HTA study proposals from States, District, Medical Colleges, and Institutions.
• Submit proposals for review by the Technical Appraisal Committee, seek clarifications from States/applicants, and forward finalized recommendations to relevant committees.
• Draft and review reports, policy briefs, and official documents; contribute to summaries of workshops, seminars, and events.
• Organize and lead workshops, seminars, capacity-building programs, and stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinate RRC activities as Senior Scientific Staff and provide mentorship to junior researchers, fellows, and project staff.
• Liaise with State Health Departments, national/international agencies, and academic institutions to strengthen collaborations in HTA.
• Monitor project progress, prepare progress/completion reports, and ensure timely submission to the Department of Health Research (DHR).
• Publish research outputs in peer-reviewed journals and represent the RRC in national and international scientific forums.
• Contribute to the strategic growth, sustainability, and strengthening of the RRC, and undertake any other responsibilities assigned by RRC/DHR

Health Economist (Level of Scientist C)(01 Post)
Eligibility criteria
Essential :
• Post Graduate Degree including the integrated PG degrees in relevant subjects (Public Health, Health Economics, Health technology assessment, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Community medicine, Pharmacy practice) + 3 years of experience in field of health economics post qualification degree or PhD in relevant field.
Desirable
• Ph.D. in a relevant field, preferably in Health Economics, Public Health, or related disciplines.
• Specialization in health costing, economic evaluation, and economic modeling.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel (including advanced functions and VBA), statistical/programming tools such as R and Python, TreeAge.
• Experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) methods, with experience applying these tools to data analysis, predictive modeling, and research projects.
• Research publications in Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Health Economics, or related fields.

Salary : 67,000 + HRA
Age limit : 40 years

Job Responsibilities :
• Support the design, conduct, and analysis of economic evaluations in HTA studies, including cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, cost-benefit, and budget impact analyses.
• Develop, adapt, and validate economic models (decision-analytic models, Markov models, etc.) for HTA projects.
• Collect, manage, and analyze health economics, epidemiological, and costing data for HTA submissions.
• Critically appraise economic components of proposals received from States, Medical Colleges, and Institutions.
• Provide technical inputs in drafting HTA reports, policy briefs, and recommendations with a focus on economic implications.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing submissions for the Technical Appraisal Committee and other review bodies.
• Contribute to workshops, training programs, and capacity-building activities in health economics and HTA.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, liaising with policymakers, state health departments, and academic institutions. • Publish scientific outputs in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to the dissemination of HTA findings.
• Support the strategic growth and strengthening of RRC activities in the area of health economics and undertake any other tasks assigned by RRC/DHR.

Scientist C (Medical/ Non-Medical /Research Officer) (01 Post)
Eligibility criteria
Medical
Essential :
• MBBS/BVSc/BDS degree with 3 years’ experience in relevant field. Or • MBBS/BVSc/BDS degree + PhD/MPH. Or
• MBBS/BVSc/BDS degree + Post graduate degree.
Desirable :
• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in the relevant subject (Community Medicine/ Preventive & Social Medicine/ Pediatrics/ Medicine/ Tropical Medicine/ Community Health Administration/Health Administration/ Family Medicine/ Epidemiology/ Public Health) from a recognized university
• Additional Post-doctoral research/teaching experience in relevant subjects in recognized institute(s).
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel (including advanced functions and VBA), statistical/programming tools such as R and Python, and decision- analytic software such as TreeAge.
• Experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) methods, with experience applying these tools to data analysis, predictive modeling, and research projects.

Non Medical
Essential :
• Post Graduate Degree including the integrated PG degrees in relevant subjects (Public Health, Health Economics, Health technology assessment, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, Data Science or other related disciplines) with three years post qualification experience or PhD.
Desirable :
• Ph.D. degree in relevant subject from a recognized University with 2 years R&D/Teaching experience in the relevant subject.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel (including advanced functions and VBA), statistical/programming tools such as R and Python, TreeAge.
• Experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) methods, with experience applying these tools to data analysis, predictive modeling, and research projects.

Salary : 67,000 + HRA
Age limit : 40 years

Job Responsibilities :
• Assist in the design, planning, and execution of HTA projects, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and data synthesis.
• Collect, validate, and analyze clinical, epidemiological, and costing data relevant to HTA studies.
• Conduct literature reviews, evidence appraisal, and data extraction for decision-making in HTA.
• Support preparation of HTA study protocols, project documents, and ethics submissions.
• Contribute to drafting technical reports, research manuscripts, and policy briefs.
• Provide scientific and administrative support in coordinating proposals from States, Medical Colleges, and Institutions.
• Liaise with stakeholders, health departments, and institutions for clarifications and data requirements.
• Participate in organizing workshops, seminars, training programs, and stakeholder consultations.
• Assist senior scientists in monitoring project timelines, progress, and deliverables.
• Present findings in internal review meetings and contribute to dissemination through conferences and publications.
• Undertake any additional scientific, technical, or administrative responsibilities assigned by the RRC/DHR.

Notes
1. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
2. Those who are already employed/working under various research schemes and desire to be considered for the post should submit their applications through proper channel to the undersigned with a certificate from the employer/P.I. that he/she will be relieved immediately, if selected.
3. Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
4. The position is purely temporary. The tenure of all candidates selected for this project is co- terminus with the project duration. Upon completion of the project, the appointment will automatically end.
5. The Principal Investigator has the right to terminate the tenure with one-month notice and vice versa.
6. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
7. In case of any query, email it to phulensarma@aiimsguwahati.ac.in
8. Selected candidates must join within 14 days of the result announcement on the AIIMS Guwahati website.
Failure to join within the stipulated time will result in the offer being extended to the next candidate on the waiting list.

IMPORTANT DATES :
Last date of receipt of hard copy of application in AIIMS Guwahati : 20-10-2025 (5 PM)
Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted or entertained.
Date of Interview (Tentative date) : Within 20 days after last date of receipt of hard copy of application. Details of advertisement will be notified in AIIMS Guwahati official website.
Venue of interview : Medical college building, AIIMS Guwahati.
In case of any change in the date and venue of interview, the same will be conveyed to the candidates via notification in the official website of AIIMS Guwahati under recruitment section (research).
Mode of Interview : Physical/Online (A subsequent physical practical skill demonstration session may be conducted for the interview shortlisted candidates, if required, at the discretion of the Selection Committee.)