Project Technical Support Position at JIPMER for Scrub Typhus Research
A rare chance has emerged for qualified candidates to apply for the JIPMER Project Technical Support position at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry. This role is part of a research project focused on the efficacy of combination therapy in treating Scrub Typhus. Interested applicants with a B.Pharm or Nursing background can submit their applications by 03 October 2026.
About the Institute
The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) is a premier medical institution located in Puducherry, India. It is dedicated to providing high-quality medical education, research, and healthcare services. JIPMER operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, and is recognized for its contributions to medical research and training in various healthcare fields.
Job Details
- Company: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)
- Post: Project Technical Support – III
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Duration: 3 years
- Consolidated Remuneration: Rs 30,800 per month (no other allowances are payable)
- Project Title: Efficacy of Combination Therapy in Scrub Typhus in Children versus Azithromycin or Doxycycline Monotherapy: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial (ESCHAR Trial)
- Funding Agency: ICMR
- Project Investigator: Dr. Narayanan P
- PI’s Department: Paediatrics
JIPMER Project Technical Support Job Description
The JIPMER Project Technical Support role will be responsible for various tasks related to the research project, including participant screening, obtaining informed consent, administering study interventions, clinical monitoring, and data collection. The role requires handling study drugs and performing point-of-care laboratory testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Screening and recruitment of participants
- Obtaining informed consent
- Administration of study interventions
- Clinical monitoring
- Collection of relevant information as per study proforma
- Handling study drugs, preparation, and labeling
- Performing point-of-care laboratory testing
- Updating data into an electronic database
JIPMER Project Technical Support Eligibility Criteria
- Essential: Minimum second class or equivalent CGPA with a four-year bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B. Pharm) or Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) course
- Essential: Basic computer course certificate
- Desirable: Research experience in clinical trials (drug handling)
- Desirable: Proficiency in MS Office and data entry
- Maximum Age Limit: 35 years (as on the last date of receipt of applications)
How to Apply
Eligible and interested candidates may email the filled application form (attached), along with CV and supporting documents (scanned in one PDF) to the email ID: jipmerpaediatrics@gmail.com.
Notes:
- Applications not in the prescribed format will not be processed or accepted.
- Please mention the name of the post applied for in the email subject line.
- The PDF file should be named as: “Candidate name_Post-name_year_application”. e.g. “James_DEO_2023_application”.
- The last date for sending complete applications by email is 03 October 2026, up to 1 PM.
- For those wishing to apply for two or more different posts, a separate application form must be filled in for each post and sent with the necessary enclosures in separate emails.
Important Information
Applicants will be shortlisted based on the details furnished in the application, CV, and the documentary proof provided. The list of eligible candidates will be displayed on the JIPMER website. The final selection will be based on CV, application, and written test/interview.
Evaluation Criteria
After the evaluation of the application form, the recruitment process will include:
- Written test – If required, depending on the number of applicants. Syllabus will include pediatric pharmacology and clinical research.
- Interview (Pediatric pharmacology and clinical research).
Terms and Conditions
- This position is purely on a contract basis for an externally sponsored project, and the person engaged will have no claim to any regular post in JIPMER at any time.
- The engagement may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Project Investigator.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview. The decision of the Project Investigator will be final.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Incomplete applications and applications that are not in the prescribed format are likely to be summarily rejected.
Apply Online
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Conclusion
This JIPMER Project Technical Support opportunity presents a significant chance for candidates with the required qualifications to contribute to important research in the medical field. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 03 October 2026 to secure their chance for this role.
