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The Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (अखिल भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान संस्थान), Nagpur has 01 post of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) in the ICMR-funded project SMRITI, with a Year 1 tenure of nine months and pay of ₹67,200 per month (₹56,000 + HRA at 20%). Candidates need a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject or a four-year graduate degree in Engineering / IT / Computer Science relevant to the project, and must apply through the online form by 16 November 2026 before 17.00 hr. The interview is on 23 November 2026.

AIIMS Nagpur Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About AIIMS Nagpur and the SMRITI Project

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur is a medical institute located at Plot no. 2, Sector-20, MIHAN, Nagpur – 441108. The post sits in the ICMR-funded SMRITI trial, a biomarker-stratified multicentre randomised controlled trial evaluating Propofol TIVA against Isoflurane for preventing postoperative delirium in geriatric surgery. The Principal Investigator is Dr Omshubham Gangadhar Asai, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, AIIMS Nagpur.

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification

Postgraduate degree, including integrated PG degree, in a relevant subject (for example life sciences, biochemistry, biotechnology, clinical research or public health) from a recognized university; OR a four-year graduate degree in Engineering / IT / Computer Science relevant to the project.

Desirable

• 1–2 years’ clinical-research experience, preferably multicentre RCT/ICMR project.
• Experience in trial coordination, IEC/regulatory documentation, participant recruitment/follow-up, EDC/database management, GCP, statistical software, project reporting and scientific writing.
• Multicentre trial and peer-reviewed publication experience preferred.

Qualifications and relevant subject equivalence are subject to applicable ICMR guidelines, and candidates with higher qualifications may apply.

Age Limit

The age limit for the post is 35 years. The notice does not print a cut-off date for counting age. Age relaxation, where applicable, will be as per prevailing ICMR and institute rules.

Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The notice lists the pay as ₹67,200 per month, made up of ₹56,000 plus HRA at 20%. The stated remuneration includes HRA at the budgeted rate; other allowances, if any, will be governed by the sanction and applicable rules.

• This is a fixed-duration, purely temporary post under an ICMR-funded project.
• It is not a regular post of ICMR or AIIMS Nagpur and confers no claim to permanent employment.
• The initial tenure is nine months in Year 1. Renewal is subject to project requirements, fund availability, performance assessment and institutional approval.
• The engagement will end automatically upon expiry of its approved term unless renewed.
• Leave, notice, termination and other service conditions will follow the applicable ICMR guidelines and institute orders.

AIIMS Nagpur Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) Job Description

The appointee will carry out duties assigned by the PI, including:

• Multicentre coordination
• Trial documentation
• Data quality oversight
• Biomarker workflow support

How to Apply for AIIMS Nagpur Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)

1. Open the online application form at https://forms.gle/psM7TNNeiM8E8Gzy8.
2. Upload the CV in the Annexure I format given on page 3 of the notice.
3. Upload proof of date of birth, educational qualifications and relevant research/clinical experience, along with the other required certificates.
4. Submit the form by 16 November 2026 before 17.00 hr.

Annexure I – Brief CV Format

Documents named in the notice

• CV in Annexure I format
• Proof of date of birth
• Educational qualification certificates
• Proof of relevant research/clinical experience
• Original documents for verification at the selection process

Selection and Interview

Selection will be through a personal interview at AIIMS Nagpur.

• Screening: applications will be screened for eligibility. Shortlisted candidates will be notified through the AIIMS Nagpur website and/or email.
• Written test: if more than 15 applications are received for this one post, a written test may be conducted to shortlist candidates for interview.
• Interview: 23 November 2026, reporting time 8.00 AM, at AIIMS Nagpur; Department of Anaesthesiology, 1st Floor IPD OT Complex.
• Document verification: candidates must produce original documents for verification.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process.
• For queries, contact Dr Omshubham Gangadhar Asai, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, AIIMS Nagpur, Principal Investigator, SMRITI trial, at [email protected].

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