AIIMS Jodhpur Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026

AIIMS Jodhpur's Department of Neonatology is hiring 2 Project Research Scientists for an ICMR-funded multicentre research project on delayed cord clamping in newborns. If you have an MBBS / BVSc / BDS degree or a relevant postgraduate degree, you can apply. There is no online form — you need to attend the walk-in interview on 11 August 2026 at AIIMS Jodhpur. Salary ranges from Rs. 67,200 to Rs. 96,000 per month depending on the post.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jodhpur Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

AIIMS Jodhpur has released Advertisement No. AIIMS/JDH/NEO/2026/07/537 dated 24 July 2026 for 2 posts of Project Research Scientist under an ICMR-funded research project. The study compares physiological (post-placental) delivery versus one-minute delayed cord clamping and its effect on the neurodevelopmental status of infants born at 35 weeks or more of gestation through vaginal delivery. It is an open-label randomized controlled trial running across four sites, and this particular recruitment is only for the AIIMS Jodhpur site. The posts are purely temporary and contractual — a good fit for doctors and researchers who want hands-on clinical research experience. Candidates should be prepared for flexible working hours, and there is no right to claim permanent employment under AIIMS Jodhpur through this project.

Vacancy Breakdown

Here is how the 2 vacancies are split between the two posts:

• Project Research Scientist-II (Medical): 1 post
• Project Research Scientist-I: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

Your educational qualification and experience will be considered as of the last date of this advertisement.

Project Research Scientist-II (Medical) - Rs. 96,000/month:

• Qualification: MBBS / BVSc / BDS with three years of experience, OR MBBS / BVSc / BDS with MPH / PhD, OR MBBS / BVSc / BDS with a Postgraduate Degree (including integrated PG degrees)
• Role: You will coordinate and supervise the overall conduct of the multicentric trial, manage participant recruitment, implement interventions, monitor protocol compliance, ensure timely recruitment of eligible mother-infant dyads, and give clinical oversight for neonatal assessments and developmental follow-up evaluations
• You will also oversee study staff, ensure data quality and regulatory compliance, coordinate with collaborating centres and investigators, and assist with study reports, regulatory submissions and scientific publications

Project Research Scientist-I - Rs. 67,200/month:

• Qualification: First Class Postgraduate Degree (including integrated PG degrees) in Pediatrics, Neonatology, Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Psychology or Allied Health Sciences, OR a Second Class PG Degree in these subjects with a PhD
• Role: You will support research nurses in recruiting study subjects, manage data collection and entry, and ensure data accuracy and completeness in the project database
• You will also handle project office administrative duties including typing official documents, organizing files, and keeping updated project reports

Age Limit

• The upper age limit for these posts is 40 years.

Salary

• Project Research Scientist-II (Medical) will get Rs. 96,000 per month (Rs. 80,000 consolidated + 20% HRA).
• Project Research Scientist-I will get Rs. 67,200 per month (Rs. 56,000 consolidated + 20% HRA).
• These are consolidated project salaries — separate TA/DA is paid only for visits to other research sites, not for the interview.
• The salary is a consolidated sum without additional benefits, based on your experience, qualifications and skill set.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection happens through a walk-in interview:

1. Screening/Scrutiny: AIIMS Jodhpur may screen applications if there are too many candidates.
2. Walk-in Interview: Held on 11 August 2026 at the Model Early Intervention Centre (MEIC), AIIMS Jodhpur.

No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

Since this is a walk-in recruitment, there is no online application portal — just follow these steps:

1. Download and fill the application form in the prescribed format along with your bio-data.
2. Report to the Model Early Intervention Centre (MEIC), Second Floor, OPD Building, AIIMS Jodhpur, Basni Phase 2, Jodhpur - 342005 between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM on the interview date.
3. Carry your original certificates for age, qualification and experience along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
4. Attend the walk-in interview on 11 August 2026.

General Conditions

• The project runs for 3 years, but this recruitment is for an initial period of 6 months, extended every 3 to 6 months based on your performance.
• Selected candidates will have no right to claim permanent employment under AIIMS Jodhpur or continuation of service in any other project.
• All educational and professional qualifications must be from a recognized Board/University, obtained through full-time study.
• Your experience is counted only from after you complete the minimum qualification required for the post.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify your candidature.
• No queries will be entertained after the due date.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 24 July 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 11 August 2026

• Coordinate and supervise day-to-day conduct of the multicentric clinical trial
• Recruit and monitor eligible mother-infant dyads as per the study protocol
• Support research nurses with subject recruitment and accurate data collection
• Enter and maintain study data in the project database
• Provide clinical oversight for neonatal assessments and follow-up evaluations
• Coordinate with collaborating research sites and investigators
• Assist in preparing study reports, regulatory submissions and publications
• Visit partner research sites periodically to check protocol compliance