JIPMER Advertisement for Ph.D or M.Pharm, MTech, MSc Life Sciences candidates - Salary Rs. 54,500 pm

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.

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

Research Associate -1 (01)
Likely duration : 1 Year
Consolidated remuneration : Rs 47000 + 16% HRA
Project title : RePORT India Common Protocol Phase II
Funding Agency : DBT, India
Project investigator (PI) : Dr Sonali Sarkar
Pi's department : Preventive and Social Medicine

Eligibility criteria (Qualifications and experience)
Essential : Ph.D/MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree from a recognized University or having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/ M.Pharm/ME/ M.Tech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
Desirable : Experience in Research, Experience in the field of Tuberculosis research is preferred ® Survey/Field experience
Maximum Age Limit: 35 years (as on last date of receipt of applications)

Nature of work/responsibilities and expectations
• To provide subject specific research expertise to, and undertake specific research work for the PI
• Coordination with the study staff (MSW, JN) for the proper functioning of the study.
• Coordinating with the local health authorities for the smooth conduct of the study
• Develop, implement and maintain research standard operating procedures
• Develop reporting procedures and generate reports on study progress
• Monitoring of electronic database of the assigned projects; resolving all data queries.
• Overseeing the study funding.
• Recording and documenting training of study staff; maintain all documents and records related to the study.
• Writing up results of research and contributing to publishing results in high quality peer- reviewed academic literature.
• Conduct individual and collaborative research projects. Take a lead in the implementation and execution of the project
• Prepare the regulatory documentation needed for the site registration
• Prepare and maintain the files for all IRB/IEC and Scientific advisory committee
• Assist PI with the organization and coordination of study activities at the site, including logistical support and staff training
• Duties assigned by PI, and other duties that arise from time to time.

Senior Project Associate (Site coordinator) (01)
Likely duration : 1 Year
Consolidated remuneration : Rs 42000 + 16% HRA
Project title : Whole Genome Sequencing of MTB Clinical Strains for Determining Drug Resistance And Strain Lineage In India: A Structured Nationwide Approach.
Funding Agency : DBT, India
Project investigator (PI) : Dr Sonali Sarkar
Pi's department : Preventive and Social Medicine

Eligibility criteria (Qualifications and experience)
Essential : Doctoral degree in science/ Master in Public Health / Master's degree in life sciences with Four years' experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions.
Desirable :
• Experience in the field of Tuberculosis research.
• Knowledge of regulatory aspects of clinical research.
• Survey/Field experience
Maximum Age Limit : 40 years (as on last date of receipt of applications)

Nature of work / responsibilities and expectations
• Coordination with the study staff (MSW, JN) for the proper functioning of the study
• Coordinating with the local health authorities for the smooth conduct of the study ® Develop, implement and maintain research standard operating procedures.
• Develop reporting procedures and generate reports on study progress.
• Monitoring of electronic database of the assigned projects; resolving all data queries
• Overseeing the study funding
• Recording and documenting training of study staff; maintains all documents and records related to the study
• Conduct individual and collaborative research projects. Take a lead in the implementation and execution of the project
• Prepare the regulatory documentation needed for the site registration ® Prepare and maintain the files for all IRB/IEC and Scientific advisory committee
• Attend conference calls and all other meeting related to the study.
• Ensuring and managing inventory to conduct all study activities.
• Duties assigned by PI, and other duties that arise from time to time.

Project Technical Support III (Lab Technician) -(01)
Likely duration : 1 year
Consolidated remuneration : Rs. 28,000 + HRA (as admissible)
Project title : Whole Genome Sequencing of MTB Clinical Strains for Determining Drug Resistance And Strain Lineage In India: A Structured Nationwide Approach.
Funding Agency : DBT, India
Project investigator (PI) : Dr Sonali Sarkar
Pi's department : Preventive and Social Medicine

Eligibility criteria (Qualifications and experience)
Essential :
• Three years graduate degree in MLT + three years of related experience or Masters in life sciences
• Basic knowledge of computer, research database and laboratory data entry Desirable:
• Laboratory experience in conventional and molecular techniques, handling infectious agents and PBMC isolation.
Maximum Age Limit : 35 years (as on last date of receipt of applications)

Nature of work / responsibilities and expectations
• Helping and overseeing day to day lab activities in the laboratory
• Sample shipment packaging and transport
• Experience in basic laboratory skills -qPCR, ELISA
• Trained in GCP and GCLP & ethics in the conduct of research with human subjects
• Experience in sample processing, log and biobanking
• Entering the barcoded samples

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 : recruitment.indoustb@gmail.com
The last date for sending complete applications by email up to 02/05/2025,4.30 pm.
Date of Interview : 05/05/2025

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. "James_DEO_2023_application".
4. The last date for sending complete applications by email up to 02/05/2025,4.30 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 list of eligible candidates will also be displayed on the JIPMER website. The final selection will be based on CV, application, and written test/interview.

EVALUATION CRITERIA :
Afterthe evaluation of the application form, the recruitment process will be as follows:
a. Written test
b. Skill Test
c. Interview
NB : If the number of shortlisted candidates is less, a direct interview will be conducted instead.

Terms and Conditions :
1. This position is purely on contract basis for an externally sponsored project, and the person engaged will have 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. The decision of the Project Investigator will be final. If the number of applications is very large, more
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 CVs with the application form. However, applications with CV alone and without the prescribed form and certificates will be rejected.

Interviews for the post may be conducted in person or via videoconferencing, at the discretion of the Principal Investigator. In the latter case, it will be the individual candidate's responsibility to ensure access to a suitable device (computer/ laptop/ mobile) with audio and camera facilities, and an adequate internet connection.