Project Research Scientist-III (Medical)

Last date of application: 20th July 2026

Applications Invited

MAHAN Trust invites applications from eligible and motivated candidates for the position of Project Research Scientist-III (Medical) under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) funded Implementation Research Project.

Project Title

Development of an Optimal Model for Sickle Cell Disease Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care: An Implementation Research Model

Implementing Institutions

• Dr. Panjabrao Alias Bhausaheb Deshmukh Memorial Medical College (Dr. PDMMC), Amravati
• MAHAN Trust
  
  

Position Details

Position: Project Research Scientist-III (Medical)

Number of Posts: 01

Honorarium: ₹13,39,200/- per annum (approximately ₹1,11,600/- per month), as per ICMR norms, qualifications, merit, and relevant experience.

Duration: three years

Job Location:

Mahatma Gandhi Tribal Hospital, Karmagram, Village Utavali, Tahsil Dharni (Melghat), District Amravati, Maharashtra – 444702. The position involves extensive field work throughout Amravati District.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all activities of Field Team-1.
• Supervise and provide scientific guidance to all three field teams.
• Monitor day-to-day project implementation and review reports submitted by field staff.
• Train and mentor research personnel in research methodology and study procedures.
• Assist the Principal Investigator in preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical reports, scientific manuscripts, and other project documents.
• Coordinate research-related administrative activities assigned by the Principal Investigator.
• Conduct community-based and hospital-based research activities.
• Ensure compliance with ICMR guidelines, ethical standards, and project protocols.
• Support implementation of the Government of India’s National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission.
  
  

Essential Qualification

• MBBS or BDS with a Master of Public Health (MPH).
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in public health, clinical research, implementation research, or community-based research.
  
  

Desirable Qualification

• Ph.D. in Public Health, Community Medicine, Epidemiology, or a related discipline.
• Experience in implementation research, tribal health, sickle cell disease programmes, scientific writing, and project management will be preferred.
  
  

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test and/or personal interview. The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final.

How to Apply

Interested Candidates Should Submit

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Copies of educational qualifications
• Experience certificates
• Registration certificate (if applicable)
  
  

Applications Should Be Sent To

The Principal Investigator

ICMR Implementation Research Project

MAHAN Trust, Mahatma Gandhi Tribal Hospital,

Karmagram, Village Utavali, Tahsil Dharni,

District Amravati, Maharashtra – 444702

Email: [email protected]

Contact: 9225341260