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Project Research Scientist – I, ICMR-Funded Project @ HSR, Kochi

Applications are invited for the position of Project Staff for an ICMR-funded project under Health Science Research (HSR), Kochi Campus. The project titled A Cluster-Randomized Trial of Early Follow-Up, Parenting Support Program, and Mobile Application on Growth Trajectories, Neurodevelopment, and Metabolic Risks among Small for Gestational Age Infants, Central Kerala (Project ID: EM/DEV/IG/2026/1608).

How to Apply

  • Candidates who meet the essential qualifications may submit their applications through the online application link on or before 2nd October 2026
  • Interested candidates are requested to send their updated resume / CV to hsr@aims.amrita.edu
  • Please mention the position applied for in the subject line of your email and also the project title.

Place of Work: Amrita Institute of Medical Science (AIMS), Kochi

Name of the Post Project Research Scientist – I
Location Ernakulam, Keralam
Duration Up to 2 years (initial tenure of 11 months, extendable based on performance)
Remuneration As per project/ICMR norms
Requirements 1
Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Community medicine/Public Health from a recognized university.


  • Minimum 3 year of research experience in public health / maternal and child health / clinical research.
Job Description

  • Coordinate and supervise field data collection, participant recruitment, and follow-up visits.

  • Assist in implementation of the parenting support program and mobile application-based intervention.

  • Conduct growth, neurodevelopment, and metabolic risk assessments as per protocol.

  • Ensure data quality, manage databases, and assist in statistical analysis.

  • Liaise with Anganwadi centres, primary health centres, and other stakeholders in Central Kerala.

  • Contribute to documentation, report writing, and manuscript preparation.

  • Travel extensively to field sites within Central Kerala.
Desirable Qualifications & Skills

  • Experience in conducting field-based research, cluster-randomized trials, or community intervention studies.

  • Knowledge of child growth assessment, neurodevelopmental screening tools, and metabolic risk evaluation.

  • Proficiency in data collection tools and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, STATA).

  • Strong scientific writing and report preparation skills.

  • Proficiency in Malayalam (essential for field coordination and participant interaction).
Last Date to Apply October 2, 2026

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