Project Research Scientist – II (Medical)

BVG Group; Chennai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BVG Group is looking for a Project Research Scientist – II in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This role involves conducting operational and implementation research in public health. Required qualifications include an MBBS with MD or a PhD in Epidemiology. Candidates with a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology and up to 1 year of relevant experience are also encouraged to apply. Key responsibilities include data management, report writing, and coordination with health stakeholders. Interested candidates can contact Radhika R at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications: MBBS with MD, PhD, or Master's in Epidemiology.
• 0–1 year experience acceptable for Master's Degree candidates.
• Experience in Health System, Research, or Data Management required.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of TN TB DM Project activities.
• Conduct Operational and Implementation Research.
• Perform Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection.
• Manage project data and database systems.
• Analyze research data and prepare technical reports.
• Draft scientific publications and manuscripts.
• Coordinate with health system stakeholders.
• Assist in project monitoring and evaluation.
• Support policy recommendations.

Skills

Public Health Research

Epidemiology & Operational Research

Data Management & Analysis

Scientific Writing & Publications

Stakeholder Coordination

Qualitative Research Methods

Education

MBBS with MD or DNB

PhD in Epidemiology / Public Health

Master's Degree in Epidemiology / Public Health

Job description

Project Research Scientist – II (Medical)

Location: Tamil Nadu

Qualifications: Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications:

• MBBS with MD (Community Medicine/PSM) or DNB (Epidemiology)
• PhD in Epidemiology / Public Health / Operational Research
• Master's Degree in Epidemiology / Public Health with published papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals

Experience:

• Experience in Health System / Research / Implementation / Operational Research
• Knowledge and skills in Data Management
• Experience in Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis
• Experience in Report Writing and Scientific Publications
• Master's Degree candidates with 0–1 year experience may also apply

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of TN TB DM Project activities
• Conduct Operational and Implementation Research
• Perform Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection
• Manage project data and database systems
• Analyze research data and prepare technical reports
• Draft scientific publications and manuscripts
• Coordinate with health system stakeholders and project teams
• Assist in project monitoring, evaluation, and documentation
• Support policy recommendations and program improvement initiatives

Age Limit: Maximum 40 Years

Reservation Category & Total Vacancy:

• UR - 1

Work Location: ICMR – National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE), Chennai

Key Skills Required:

• Public Health Research
• Epidemiology & Operational Research
• Data Management & Analysis
• Scientific Writing & Publications
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Qualitative Research Methods

Contact: Name: Radhika R
Mail Id: [e-mail]
Designation: Coordinator