Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) Recruitment 2026 at JIPMER Puducherry – ICMR-Funded Tuberculosis Research Project

Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) Recruitment 2026 at JIPMER Puducherry – ICMR-Funded Tuberculosis Research Project

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) under an externally funded research project in the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine.

The recruitment is for an ICMR-funded research project focusing on symptom-agnostic screening and the characterization of asymptomatic tuberculosis in India.

Position Overview

About the Research Project

Project Title:

“Symptom agnostic screening in high transmission settings and characterization of asymptomatic tuberculosis in India: host and pathogen factors”

The project is funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, and is being conducted at JIPMER under the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine.

The research focuses on tuberculosis screening in high-transmission settings and the characterization of asymptomatic tuberculosis, with particular attention to host and pathogen factors.

Essential Qualification

The essential educational qualifications and eligibility criteria are not specified in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should consult the complete official recruitment notification for the prescribed qualifications.

Research Area

The project covers the following research themes:

• Tuberculosis screening in high-transmission settings.

• Asymptomatic tuberculosis.

• Host and pathogen factors.

• Infectious disease research.

• Public health and preventive medicine.

These are research areas identified from the project title, not separately advertised eligibility requirements.

Remuneration

The selected candidate will receive:

• Consolidated Monthly Remuneration: INR 56,000

• House Rent Allowance: 20% HRA

• Total Monthly Amount: INR 67,200, including HRA

Appointment Duration

• Initial/Likely Duration: 2 years.

• Nature of Appointment: Contractual research position.

• Funding: ICMR-sponsored research project.

Any extension or renewal conditions are not specified in the provided excerpt.

Project Investigator

Dr Sonali Sarkar Department of Preventive and Social Medicine Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) Puducherry, India

Selection Process

The detailed selection procedure, including written examination, interview, and document verification requirements, is not specified in the provided excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official advertisement for selection details.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should consult the complete recruitment notification issued by JIPMER for application instructions, required documents, and submission details.

Official Institution Website: https://jipmer.edu.in/

Application Mode: Not specified in the provided excerpt.

Application Deadline: Not specified in the provided excerpt.

Official Institution Details

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) Dhanvantri Nagar, Puducherry – 6 Department of Preventive and Social Medicine India

Official Website: https://jipmer.edu.in/

Job Domain (for classification): Medical Research / Public Health / Epidemiology / Tuberculosis Research / Infectious Diseases / Preventive and Social Medicine

Note: The uploaded advertisement contains only the initial portion of the recruitment notice. Essential qualifications, age limit, application deadline, application procedure, and selection details must be confirmed from the complete official advertisement.

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