Research Assistant, Field Worker & Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026

Research Assistant, Field Worker & Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026 at JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research – AI in Health and Ageing Project

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER) invites applications for multiple temporary research positions under the TANIJH-JISC funded project “AI in Health and Ageing.”

The project is sanctioned to Dr. Lakshmi Nagendra, Associate Professor, Department of Endocrinology, JSS Medical College.

A total of 05 vacancies are available across Research Assistant, Field Worker, and Data Entry Operator positions.

1. Research Assistant

Desirable Qualification / Experience

Candidates should preferably have:

• At least 5 years of research experience

• Research experience in MUDHRA & APEAL Cohort

• Relevant research publications

2. Field Worker

Desirable Qualification / Experience

Candidates should preferably have:

• Minimum 3 years of research experience

• Experience preferably in MUDHRA and APEAL Cohorts

3. Data Entry Operator

Desirable Qualification / Experience

Candidates should preferably have:

• Minimum 3 years of research experience

• Research experience in MUDHRA & APEAL Cohort

• Relevant research publications

Experience Required

The preferred research experience varies by position:

• Research Assistant: At least 5 years

• Field Worker: 3 years

• Data Entry Operator: 3 years

Experience associated with MUDHRA and APEAL Cohorts will be particularly relevant for these positions.

Project Area

The project broadly focuses on:

• AI in Health and Ageing

• Health Research

• Ageing Research

• Endocrinology

• Cohort-Based Research

• Genetics

• Sociology

• Anthropology

• Health Data Management

Remuneration

• Research Assistant: INR 35,000 per month consolidated

• Field Worker: INR 30,000 per month consolidated

• Data Entry Operator: INR 35,000 per month consolidated

Appointment Duration

The positions are purely temporary and linked to the requirements and duration of the funded research project.

The exact appointment tenure is not specified in the provided notification.

Age Limit

No age limit is specified in the provided notification.

Nature of Appointment

• Purely temporary

• Project-based

• TANIJH-JISC funded research positions

• Total 05 vacancies

• Based at JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research / JSS Medical College, Mysuru

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the Career section of the JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research website.

Official Website:
www.jssuni.edu.in

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Job Domain: Medical and Health Sciences / Health Research / Genetics / Sociology / Anthropology / Research Data Management

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