Project Research Scientist – II (Non- Medical) position for a project titled- “Nomophobia Prevention and Behavioural Therapy: An Interventional Study Among College going Adolescents and Young Adults in Selected Districts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh”

Job Title: Project Research Scientist – II (Non-Medical)

Organization: ICMR – National Institute of Health Research (ICMR-NIHR), Jodhpur

Project Title: Nomophobia Prevention and Behavioural Therapy: An Interventional Study Among College-going Adolescents and Young Adults in Selected Districts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh

Employment Type: Temporary Project Position (Initially up to February 1, 2027, extendable as per norms; the position is temporary and may terminate at any point)

Number of Vacancies: 01 (Unreserved)

Location: ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur, with project requirements potentially anywhere in India

Compensation: Rs. 67,000/- + HRA per month (Consolidated)

Essential Qualifications:
– Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology, Cognitive & Neuroscience, Psychology, Public Health, Psychiatric Social Work, Sociology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Epidemiology with 3 years of post-qualification experience.
– OR
– Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology, Cognitive & Neuroscience, Psychology, Public Health, Psychiatric Social Work, Sociology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Epidemiology with PhD.
– Qualifications must be from recognized institutions or universities.

Desirable Qualifications:
– Experience in Public Health or Implementation Research with publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Age Limit:
– Not exceeding 40 years as on the date of the walk-in interview or written test.

Application Process:
– Candidates must download the application form from http://niirncd.icmr.org.in or https://www.icmr.gov.in.
– Submit the duly filled application form along with one set of photocopies of all certificates on the day of the walk-in. Original certificates are required for verification.
– The selection process includes a walk-in interview and/or written test. A written test may be conducted if there are more than 30 candidates. Selection will be based on performance in the written test and interview.

Walk-in Details:
– Date: 07th July 2026
– Time: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
– Venue: ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur

Important Notes:
– This is a purely temporary project position and does not confer any right to regular appointment or continuation in any other project.
– Candidates who have rendered service in ICMR Projects/Institutes for more than three years are not eligible.
– Candidates currently employed must submit a “No Objection Certificate” from their present employer/PI at the time of the walk-in.
– No TA/DA will be provided for attending the walk-in interview/written test.
– Applicants are advised to regularly visit https://www.icmr.gov.in and http://niirncd.icmr.org.in for updates regarding the recruitment process.
– Age, qualifications, and experience will be reckoned as on the date of the walk-in interview/written test.