Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical) - Oral Cancer Screening Project

- Temporary project position under ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur for optimizing oral cancer screening through capacity building of healthcare workers in Rajasthan.
- Focus on implementation research, training, and early detection programs for oral cancer and NCDs.
- Role involves data collection, analysis, report preparation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Position based in Jodhpur or any project-required location across India.
- Tenure initially for one year, extendable up to project completion (terminable at any time).

- Post Graduate Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or Population Sciences.
- Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant subject OR PhD in the relevant subject.
- Prior experience in oral cancer/head & neck cancer/NCD research, preferably in screening or early detection programs (evidenced by publications).
- Experience working with Health & Wellness Centres (Ayushman Arogya Mandirs) or Community Health Officers (CHOs) (evidenced by publications).
- Experience in training, capacity building, IEC/BCC activities, and community-based implementation research.
- Hands-on experience in data collection, management, and analysis using SPSS, STATA, or R.
- Familiarity with public health surveillance systems, program monitoring, and reporting.
- Ability to prepare technical reports, policy briefs, and scientific manuscripts.
- Age limit: Not exceeding 40 years as of the walk-in interview/written test date.

- Applications will be verified, and eligible candidates will be called for a walk-in interview or written test.
- If more than 30 candidates apply, a written test may be conducted with qualifying marks: 35% for SC/ST and 40% for UR/OBC/EWS.
- Top 5 candidates (based on written test/interview performance) will be interviewed for the position.
- Final selection will be based on performance in the written test and interview (or interview alone if fewer than 30 candidates).
- Selected candidates must work for at least one month; failure to do so will result in forfeiture of emoluments.
- Engagement can be terminated with one month's notice from either side without assigning reasons.

Post Name	Total Posts
Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical)	1
Total	1

- Duly filled application form with a recent passport-sized photograph.
- Self-attested copies of educational certificates (from SSC onwards).
- Experience certificates clearly stating nature of work and dates.
- Publications (if any) in the relevant field.
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable.
- PwBD certificate (if applicable) for age relaxation.
- Aadhaar Card.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if employed in ICMR projects).
- Income and Asset Certificate for EWS category applicants.

• Total vacancies: 1 (UR - Unreserved).
• Reservation categories: As per government norms (SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
• Candidates with more than 3 years of service in ICMR projects/ICMR institutes are not eligible.

• Download the application form from the official website: http://niirncd.icmr.org.in or https://www.icmr.gov.in.
• Submit the duly filled application form along with self-attested copies of all certificates via email to niirncdrecruitment@gmail.com (all documents in one combined PDF).
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Candidates must bring all original certificates for verification at the time of the walk-in interview/written test.
• Electronic gadgets (laptops, mobile phones, smart watches, etc.) are not allowed in the examination hall/interview venue.
• The engagement can be terminated with one month's notice from either side without assigning reasons.