Apply Now: Project Scientist-III Job at NIPER-Guwahati (Technical Resource Hub)
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G) invites applications for the Project Scientist Job under the Technical Resource Hub for Evidence-Based Guidelines. This one-year contract role offers a unique opportunity for candidates with a Ph.D. Graduates in Health Sciences and expertise in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology, or Epidemiology to contribute to high-impact research and teaching in pharmaceutical sciences.
Job Overview:
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Position: Project Scientist-III
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Project: Technical Resource Hub under the Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines
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Sponsoring Agency: Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India
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Duration: 12 months (extendable based on performance)
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Fellowship: Rs. 78,000 + HRA
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Number of Positions: 1
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Maximum Age Limit: 45 years
Educational Qualifications & Experience for Project Scientist Job Role :
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Essential: Ph.D. Graduates in Health Sciences with a first-class or equivalent grade in the preceding degree (M.Pharm/M.S./M.Sc./M.D.) in Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, or Clinical Epidemiology. Minimum 2 years teaching/research/industrial experience with high-quality publications.
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Desirable: Expertise in Evidence Synthesis, Health Systems Research, Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Meta-research, Clinical Research, and Biostatistics. Experience in guiding master’s students and executing/receiving sponsored projects.
Roles & Responsibilities for Project Scientist Job Role:
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Conduct independent research aligned with project objectives.
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Guide postgraduate students and contribute to teaching responsibilities similar to an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
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Execute research projects, analyze data, and publish results in high-impact journals.
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Assist in preparation of reports for the Technical Resource Hub under DHR.
Application Process for Project Scientist Job Role:
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Applications must be submitted online using the prescribed format available at www.niperguwahati.ac.in from 25.09.2025 to 09.10.2025.
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Incomplete applications or submissions without supporting documents will be rejected.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for hybrid interviews (online/physical).
General Instructions:
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Candidates must be Indian nationals.
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Age will be calculated as on 09.10.2025.
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The post is purely temporary and contract-based; it does not provide any claim for regular appointment.
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Outstation candidates may attend the interview online if unable to attend physically.
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Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Why Apply for This Project Scientist Job:
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Work in a nationally recognized pharmaceutical institute with research of national importance.
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Gain experience in evidence-based guidelines, clinical research, and health systems research.
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Opportunity to publish in SCI journals and guide master’s students.
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Be part of a growing research hub impacting healthcare policy in India.
