Position: Senior Project Associate (Site Coordinator)
Location: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry/Karaikal
Salary: Rs 42,000 + HRA per month
Duration: Likely 1 Year (Contract Basis)
Funding Agency: DBT
Project Title: Whole Genome Sequencing of MTB Clinical Strains for Determining Drug Resistance And Strain Lineage In India: A Structured Nationwide Approach
Project Investigator: Dr. Sonali Sarkar
Department: Preventive and Social Medicine
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Science/Life Sciences or Social Science
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in research and development in academic/industrial institutions
Desirable:
- Experience in Tuberculosis research
- Knowledge of regulatory aspects of clinical research
- Field survey experience
Age Limit: Maximum 40 years (as of application deadline)
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with study staff and local health authorities for project execution
- Develop and maintain research standard operating procedures
- Generate progress reports and manage electronic databases
- Oversee study funding and inventory management
- Document training sessions for study staff
- Participate in meetings and conference calls related to the project
- Additional duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator
Terms and Conditions
- This is a contract position with no claim to permanent employment.
- The engagement duration is based on external funding and may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Project Investigator.
- Qualifications and experience may be relaxed at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.
- Submission of false information may lead to disqualification or termination.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview.
- No travel or daily allowances will be provided for the interview.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Application Process
Eligible candidates should email the filled application form (attached) along with their CV and supporting documents (in one PDF) to recruitment.indoustb@gmail.com.
Important Notes:
- Mention the post applied for in the email subject line.
- Name the PDF as: “Candidate name_Post-name_year_application” (e.g., “James_DEO_2024_application”).
- Application deadline: 25 October 2024, 4:30 PM.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed through the JIPMER website, and the recruitment process will include a written test, skill test, and interview.
Note: Interviews may be conducted in person or via video conferencing. Candidates must ensure access to suitable technology and a reliable internet connection for virtual interviews.
Date of interview will be 28/10/2024