JIPMER Recruitment for Pharma, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences candidates

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.

Project title : Health Technology Assessment-Centre of Excellence
Funding Agency : Department ot Health Research
Project investigator (PI) : Dr. Sitanshu Sekhar Kar
Pi's department : Preventive And Social Medicine

Senior Health Economist (Medical/Non-Medical) (1 Post)
Qualification
For Medical :
• Post Graduate Degree (MD/ MS/ DNB/ MPH) after MBBS with 3 years of research experience in the relevant field.
• Knowledge of Computer Applications/Data Management.
For non-medical :
• 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 with 3 years of research experience in the relevant field.
Desirable : Knowledge of Computer Applications/Data Management.
Age limit in years : 45
Consolidated remuneration : Rs. 1,23,000/- per month + HRA

Project Scientist-III (Medical/Non-Medical) (2 Posts)
Qualification
For Medical :
Essential : MBBS/BVSc/BDS :
• with 3 years’ experience or Post Graduate Degree in medical subjects after MBBS in the relevant subject. Or
• MPH/Ph. D in the relevant subject (Community Medicine/ Preventive & Social Medicine/ Paediatrics/ Medicine/ Tropical Medicine/ Community Health Administration/Health Administration/ Family Medicine/ Epidemiology/ Public Health) from a recognized University with 3 years’ experience in the relevant field
Desirable :
• Additional post-doctoral research/teaching experience in health economics/health technology assessment in recognized institute).
• Knowledge of Computer Applications/Data Management.
For non-medical :
Essential :
• Ph.D degree in Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology subject from a recognized University with 2 years R&D/Teaching experience in the relevant subject after Ph.D. Or
• MPH/ Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy)/Master’s degree in the relevant subjects (Microbiology'/ Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life sciences/Pharmacy)/MHA from a recognized university with 5 years R&D/teaching experience in the relevant subject after Master’s Degree.
Desirable :
• post-doctoral research/teaching experience in health economics/health technology' assessment in recognized institute(s).
• Knowledge of Computer Applications/Data Management.
Age limit in years : 45
Consolidated remuneration : # Rs. 78,000/- per month + HRA
# Hiring of manpower may vary according to the study undertaken, but within the aforesaid budget. In exceptional cases. 10% variation will be permitted after approval of the competent authority.

Nature of Duties :
For Senior Health Economist & Scientist D (Medical/Non-Medical)
• To support & execute the ongoing & new programs of DHR and to provide leadership and managerial strength in the R&D projects in HTA research.
• Responsible for the scientific, and technical aspects of the implementation of HTA projects of DHR.
• Senior Scientific Staff will be coordinating the Activities of HTAIn and Junior staff will be providing a supportive role for all the HTAIn work
• Invitation of applications/proposals from the States/Medical Colleges/Institutions for HTA studies
• Getting the requisite MoU signed with the States/Medical Colleges/Resource Centre
• Submission of the proposals for recommendations of the Technical Appraisal Committee
• Seeking any clarifications from the States/applicants on various issues/points.
• Submission of the proposal along with the recommendations of the expert committees.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues at DHR, ICMR, Government Ministries (i.e. NRHM. MHFW), NHSRC, DGHS, and international partner organizations
• Supporting the HTA advisory group, secretariat, international partners, and team members in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with relevant national partners and stakeholders.
• Regularly liaising with international partners to ensure satisfactory progress and quality of the HTAIn secretariat outputs
• Contribute to drafting official reports from the secretariat, including summaries of workshops and events.
• Conducting Workshops/seminars/TAC meetings/Board Meetings/Stakeholders meetings etc
• Any other work assigned by the Department of Health Research

Terms and Conditions
1. This position is purely on contract basis for an externally sponsored project, and the person engaged will hct\’e no claim to any regular post in JIPMER at any time. Further, the position is only for the duration of the project and 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. Incomplete applications and applications that are not in the prescribed format and those not fulfilling the essential criteria above are likely to be summarily rejected. Candidates may attach their C Vs with the application form. However, applications with CV alone and without the prescribed form and certificates will be rejected.

Eligible and interested candidates may email the filled application form (attached), along with CV and supporting documents (scanned in one pdf) to the Email ID : htarcjipmer@gmail.com

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. "Jam es_DE 0_2023_app li cation
4. The last date for sending complete applications by email is up to 24.10.2026 -1.00 PM.
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 decision of the selection committee will be final in this regard. The final selection will be based on a CV. application, and interview

Last date for receiving the filled application is 24.10.2026 - 01.00 PM.