Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the post of Project Research Scientist (Non-Medical) for 2 years to be filled on a contractual basis for working on the "ICMR Project on Data Driven Approaches to Snakebite: Epidemiology, Reporting, Phenotypes, Environmental factors, Inequalities and Treatment Duration".

Please Note the following Important Points

• Engagement of the advertised Project Human Resource Positions is subject to availability of funds, functional requirements, and approval of the Competent Authority.
• Qualifications and experience should be in the relevant discipline/field and from an institution of repute. Experience must have been gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification. Meeting the essential qualification criteria does not guarantee selection.

Job Description

• Participating and assisting in conducting and minuting all meetings related to the Project.
• Scientific Coordination between different study sites engaged in this project
• Conducting research audits and preparing audit reports. 
• Providing Statistical support and assistance to design research manuscripts. 
• Other duties as assigned from time to time by the PO. 
• Place of work: AIMS, Kochi India 
• The position requires local travel within the Ernakulum district and other sites in India.

Essential Qualifications

• First Class Postgraduate degree with Three years of Experience

Desirable Qualification: PhD in Public Health related subjects

Experience

• Preference will be given with prior exposure to Anthropology, Epidmeiology Public Health or any other Degree in Clinical Epidemiology research 
• Good Communication and Mangerial Skills. 
• Proficient knowledge in epidemiological studies (experience in NCD research is desirable). 
• Experience in conducting population studies, planning, and executing community studies, and intervention studies in the field of Public Health. 
• Knowledge of qualitative research and experience in conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), In-Depth Interviews (IDIs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), etc. 
• Proficiency in Malayalam Language is essential. 
• 5 original research publications. 
• Age Limit: Upper age limits up to 40 years (maybe relaxed).
• Proficiency in computer applications, data management, report writing, data mining, and working with databases.

Required Number: 1

Salary

56000 +20% HRA

Candidates who meet the criteria and possess the required qualifications and experience can fill out the application form by 10th March 2025.

Contact

Dr. Aswathy S.
HOD and Professor,
Department of Community Medicine,
School of Medicine, Kochi
aswathys@aims.amrita.edu

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