Project Research Scientist-II (Non- Medical) position for a project titled- “Optimizing oral cancer screening through capacity building of Healthcare workers of Health and Wellness Centres of districts of Rajasthan- An Implementation Research”

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

Number of Posts
01 Position (UR)

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

Location
ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur or anywhere in India on the project requirements.

Eligibility

• Post Graduate Degree in Public Health /Dental Sciences/Population Sciences with three years post-qualification experience in the relevant subject

OR

• Post Graduate Degree in Public Health /Dental Sciences/Population Sciences with PhD in the relevant subject.

Requirements (Desirable)

• Prior experience in oral cancer / head & neck cancer / NCD research, preferably in screening or early detection programs evidenced from publications
• Experience working with Health & Wellness Centres (Ayushman Arogya Mandirs) or Community Health Officers (CHOs) evidenced from publications
• Experience in training, capacity building, or IEC/BCC activities
• Experience in community-based or implementation research, including field coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Hands-on experience in data collection, management, and analysis using SPSS / STATA / R
• Familiarity with public-health surveillance systems, program monitoring, and reporting
• Ability to prepare technical reports, policy briefs, and scientific manuscripts

Age Limit
Not exceeding 40 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.

Date of Walk-in Interview / Written Test
08.07.2026, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM

How to Apply

• Applications will be received by hand on the date of the Walk-in-interview / written test.
• Candidates may download the application form from http://niirncd.icmr.org.in/ or https://www.icmr.gov.in.
• Submit the application form duly filled along with one set of photocopies of all certificates.
• All original certificates for verification must be brought.
• Candidates already employed should submit a “No Objection Certificate” from their present Employer / PI at the time of Walk-in-interview / written test.
• No TA / DA will be given for attending the Walk-in-interview / written test.
• Venue: ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur.