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Project Research Scientist-I (Medical) - ICMR CHAYA Project

Posted on: 16 Oct 2026

Job Summary:

Project CHAYA (Climate-Health Heat Adaptation through AI-enabled Digital Twin based Risk Prediction and Peer-Support Systems for Worker’s Safety & Yield) is a multicentric implementation research project focused on protecting workers from the health risks of climate change and occupational heat stress. The project will integrate AI-enabled risk prediction, digital twin technology, real-time environmental and health monitoring, and peer-support systems to identify workers at risk, support timely preventive action, and improve workplace safety, health and productivity. The project will involve implementation and evaluation across multiple settings, with an emphasis on developing scalable, technology-enabled solutions for climate-resilient workplaces.

Salary : RS. 87,100/- p.m

No of Vacancy :One

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall coordination and implementation of the CHAYA study at the assigned project site, including recruitment, field implementation and application of study tools.
• Management and integration of environmental, occupational health and worker-level data generated through sensors, digital platforms and study assessments.
• Technical coordination of AI/ML-based heat-health risk prediction and Digital Twin development, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary research team.
• Coordination of deployment and field testing of sensor-based and digital health technologies for real-time monitoring of workplace heat and worker health-risk indicators.
• Data quality assurance, analysis, interpretation and scientific reporting, including preparation of progress reports, research outputs and presentations

Eligibility Criteria:

Preferred Qualifications:  MBBS with MD COMMUNITY MEDICINE Or MBBS/BVSc/BDS+ Post graduate degree (MD/MVSc/MDS/MPH) with 3 years post qualification experience 

Age Criteria :  35 Years

Experience : Freshers can Apply 

Preferred Language: English, Kannada, Tamil

Tentative Date of Joining : 2nd November 2026

To Apply: E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 18th October 2026 to merlyn.j@stjohns.in  & cc to hr@sjri.res.in

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