JIPMER Project Research Scientist I ENT Recruitment 2026

JIPMER Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026: Overview

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) is hiring a Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) for the EXCEL-CBME study in its Department of ENT at Puducherry. Funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the study examines Script Concordance Testing as a way to assess clinical reasoning and bedside practice in competency-based medical education. Dr. Sivaraman G leads this externally funded project, which links educational assessment with research across participating institutes.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Initial engagement: The contract starts with six months and may continue beyond that period depending on your performance and the availability of funds. An extension is conditional, rather than an automatic part of the appointment.
• Project duration: The notice gives the study a duration of one year and eight months. The initial appointment period is shorter than the overall study, so keep the distinction in mind when considering this opportunity.
• Employment status: The post exists only for the externally sponsored project. Joining it does not give you a claim to a regular position at JIPMER, either during or after the project.
• Changes to engagement: The principal investigator may extend or shorten the engagement. Continued project funding is a condition of the role, and the notice places decisions about the appointment with the investigator.
• Travel for the study: The application asks whether you are willing to travel to the field or other centres. Consider this part of the project setting when deciding whether the role fits your circumstances.
• Research setting: EXCEL-CBME is a Hybrid II implementation study covering the design, validation and use of an assessment method. Its scope combines the scientific assessment of the tool with its use in medical education.
• Travel costs: JIPMER will not pay travel or daily allowances for attending the interview. You need to account for these costs when planning your attendance.
• Accuracy of information: False information or attempts to influence the process can lead to disqualification. If a problem is found after engagement, the appointment may be terminated.

Application Submission Notes

Send your application to jipmerent@gmail.com using the attached prescribed form; sending only a CV will lead to rejection. Combine the submission into one PDF, mention the post in your email subject, and follow the filename pattern “Candidate name_Post-name_year_application”.

The same email address is the contact for questions about this recruitment. The notice gives inconsistent dates for publication of the shortlist, so check JIPMER’s announcement for that update rather than relying on a single date in the application instructions.

• Coordinate Script Concordance Test design, validation and implementation across 20 disciplines and participating institutes.
• Organise faculty workshops using the Fournier guidelines for test development.
• Work with expert panels on consensus scoring and Delphi-style refinements.
• Perform psychometric analysis and lead quantitative and qualitative research analysis.
• Conduct research interviews while following the study protocol.
• Prepare interim and final reports, manuscripts, assessment banks and conference abstracts.
• Provide scientific input for project reviews and ethics committee queries.
• Supervise project technical support staff.