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A Project Research Scientist-II is required for overall scientific coordination and management of the project. He/she will oversee patient recruitment, study implementation, multicentre coordination, laboratory coordination, data quality monitoring and regulatory compliance. He/she will supervise day-to-day trial related activities, ensure adherence to study protocol, support adverse event monitoring, and coordinate follow-up assessments. Distribution of resources such as Paxgene tubes, courier of samples to central site for IFN score evaluation and medications will also be coordinated by this scientist. The research Scientist will also assist in data analysis, interpretation of findings, preparation of progress reports, scientific publications, and dissemination of study outcomes, thereby ensuring smooth execution and timely completion of the project according to ICMR guidelines. Coordination between central events committee and investigators and DSMB will also be coordinated.

Salary : Rs. 87,100/- pm

No of Vacancy :One

• Coordinate the overall day-to-day activities of the project and ensure its smooth functioning.
• Coordinate patient recruitment and monitor enrolment at all participating centres.
• Ensure that the study is conducted as per the approved study protocol and timelines.
• Maintain regular communication and coordination between the central and participating centres.
• Coordinate the collection, processing, storage, and transportation of study samples.
• Arrange timely courier of samples to the central site for IFN score evaluation.
• Coordinate the distribution of PAXgene tubes, study medications, and other required study materials to participating centres.
• Monitor the study data to ensure that it is complete, accurate, and entered on time.
• Ensure compliance with the study protocol, ICMR guidelines, ethics committee requirements, and other applicable requirements.
• Coordinate patient follow-up visits and ensure that all required assessments are completed on time.
• Assist in monitoring, documenting, and reporting adverse events and serious adverse events.
• Coordinate communication and information sharing between the Central Events Committee, investigators, and DSMB.
• Assist with data cleaning, analysis, and interpretation of study findings.
• Assist in preparing periodic progress reports and other project-related reports.
• Assist in preparing scientific publications, abstracts, presentations, and other research-related documents.
• Assist in presenting and sharing the study findings through conferences, publications, and other scientific platforms.
• Monitor the availability and timely distribution of medicines, sample collection materials, and other study resources.
• Ensure that all project activities are completed smoothly and within the planned timeline in accordance with ICMR guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• First class Post Graduate degree including the integrated PG degrees, with 3 years of experience or PhD,
• Second class Post Graduate degree including the integrated PG degrees with PhD and three years Experience,
• For Engineering/IT/CS- First Class Graduate Degree of Four Years with three years Experience.

Age Criteria : 40 Years

Experience : Preference for candidates with experience in nutrition counselling and lifestyle management programs and Should have experience in running research study especially intervention programs

Preferred Language: English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi

Tentative Date of Joining : 15th October 2026

To Apply: E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 9th October 2026 to immunology_clinical_trials@yahoo.co.in & cc to hr@sjri.res.in