Project Research Scientist I ICMR-Funded Project @ HSR Kochi

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Delhi NCR; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrita Institute of Medical Science (AIMS) in Kochi invites applications for the position of Project Research Scientist – I for an ICMR-funded health science project. The role involves coordinating field data collection, recruitment, and follow-up visits across Central Kerala.

You will implement parenting support and a mobile app-based intervention, conduct growth and neurodevelopment assessments, ensure data quality, and support statistical analyses.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Community medicine/Public Health from a recognized university.
• Minimum 3 years of research experience in public health/maternal and child health/clinical research.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Field data collection

Cluster-randomized trial experience

Data collection tools & statistical软件

Scientific writing & report drafting

Malayalam proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Community Medicine/Public Health

Tools

SPSS

R

STATA

Job description

Job Description:

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).

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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