Project Research Scientist -II (Medical) - ICMR ENABLE 2

St John's; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

St John's invites applications for the role of Project Research Scientist II (Medical) under ICMR ENABLE 2. The position involves coordinating site selection, tool development, regulatory approvals, and data management in a hybrid research environment.

Ideal candidates have MBBS/BVSc/BDS with relevant experience and preferably MPH/PhD; strong English communication and public health research exposure are valued. Joining date is mid-October 2026.

Qualifications

• MBBS/BVSc/BDS with three years’ experience in a recognized institute/hospital.
• MPH/PhD preferred or MBBS/BVSc/BDS with Post Graduate Degree.

Responsibilities

• Involved in selection of sites and training.
• Regulatory approvals.
• Development of study tools
• Quality assessment
• Site contract, and communications with steering committee members
• DSMB & sites.
• Overall coordination.
• Data management.
• Statistical analysis and training of regional coordinator.

Skills

English communication

Education

MBBS / BVSc / BDS

MPH / PhD

MBBS / BVSc / BDS + Post Graduate Degree

Job description

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Project Research Scientist -II (Medical) - ICMR ENABLE 2

Posted on: 12 Sep 2026

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: Two to three years’ experience in a recognized institute/hospital

Job Summary:

ENABLE 2 is a hybrid type-2 implementation trial evaluating the effectiveness and scalability of an integrated, multi-level cardiovascular care model for vulnerable populations beyond healthcare settings

The project aims to strengthen cardiovascular disease prevention and care by engaging vulnerable and underserved communities and integrating community and health-system approaches. Community participation is central to the project, with local stakeholders and community members involved in delivering and supporting the intervention to reach the unreached. The study will assess health outcomes and implementation factors, including reach, adoption, implementation, and sustainability, to generate evidence for scaling up integrated cardiovascular care models in India.

Vacancy: One

Key Responsibilities:

• Involved in selection of sites and training.
• Regulatory approvals.
• Development of study tools
• Quality assessment
• Site contract, and communications with steering committee members
• DSMB & sites.
• Overall coordination.
• Data management.
• Statistical analysis and training of regional coordinator.

Eligibility Criteria:

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBBS /BVSc /BDS with three years’ experience /
• MBBS /BVSc /BDS with MPH / PhD
• MBBS /BVSc /BDS + Post Graduate Degree, including the Integrated PG Degrees.

Preferred Language:Good Communication in English

Good Knowledge in Clinical data collection, including interviews/surveys

Experience of working in Public Health/Medical Research Projects

Age Limit: 40 Years

Tentative Date of Joining :15 October 2026