About Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (AIMS)

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (AIMS) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization committed to excellence in patient care, medical education, research, and community well-being. Located near Kochi, Kerala, AIMS is part of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and functions as a major multidisciplinary academic medical center.

With a strong emphasis on evidence-based healthcare, academic excellence, and translational research, AIMS provides an environment where healthcare professionals can contribute to clinical practice as well as meaningful research initiatives.

About the Role

We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist / Psychologist with a strong interest and experience in clinical research to join an upcoming international research project focused on cognition, being undertaken in collaboration with an Australian university.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated psychology professional to contribute to an international collaborative research program while working within a multidisciplinary academic medical environment at AIMS.

The selected candidate will be involved in research-related clinical and psychological activities, including participant assessment, administration of standardized psychological and cognitive measures, data collection, documentation, and coordination of study-related activities.

The role would be particularly suited to a psychologist who has at least 2 years of research experience and is interested in developing further expertise in cognitive assessment, clinical research, and international academic collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

- Participate in the implementation and day-to-day conduct of the cognition-focused research project.
- Conduct and assist with psychological and cognitive assessments using standardized assessment tools and study-specific protocols.
- Recruit, screen, and assess research participants according to approved study procedures and eligibility criteria.
- Conduct structured clinical interviews and administer, score, and document relevant psychological and cognitive assessments.
- Maintain accurate and confidential participant records and research documentation.




- Assist with data collection, data entry, data quality checks, and study-related documentation.
- Ensure adherence to approved research protocols, ethical requirements, and institutional guidelines.
- Coordinate with investigators, clinicians, research staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in case discussions, research meetings, training sessions, and study-related meetings with the collaborating international research team.
- Assist with preparation of research reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other academic outputs, where applicable.
- Contribute to the smooth coordination and execution of study procedures at the clinical site.
- Maintain professional and ethical standards throughout all participant interactions and research activities.
- Support other relevant research and academic activities associated with the project.

Qualifications

- Master's degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant research experience.
- Experience in clinical, academic, hospital-based, or mental health research is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in psychological assessment and standardized testing.
- Familiarity with cognitive assessment and interpretation of psychological/cognitive measures is desirable.
- Experience with participant recruitment, clinical interviews, data collection, or research documentation will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of research methodology, ethical research practices, and principles of human-subject research.
- Relevant professional registration/licensure as applicable to the role and local regulatory requirements.

Preferred Skills

- Strong understanding of psychological and cognitive assessment.
- Valuable clinical interviewing and interpersonal skills.




- Ability to follow standardized research protocols accurately.
- Strong attention to detail and research documentation skills.
- Basic understanding of quantitative research and research data management.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Ability to communicate effectively with participants, clinicians, investigators, and international research collaborators.
- Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.
- Commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, and participant safety.
- Interest in academic research, publications, and international research collaboration.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work on an international research project in collaboration with an Australian university.
- Exposure to multidisciplinary clinical and academic research at a leading academic medical center.
- Experience in cognition-focused research and standardized psychological/cognitive assessment.
- Opportunity to collaborate with researchers and professionals involved in an international research program.
- Exposure to research methodology, study procedures, data collection, and academic research activities.
- Opportunities to contribute to academic outputs and research publications, where applicable.
- A qualified environment supporting continued learning and development.

Location

Department of Stroke Medicine

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (AIMS), Kochi, Kerala, India

Employment Type

Full-time | On-site

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a motivated Clinical Psychologist / Psychologist with at least 2 years of research experience who is interested in combining psychological expertise with clinical research.

Candidates with experience in cognitive assessment, clinical research, psychological testing, participant-based research, or hospital/academic research settings are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in contributing to an international cognition research project and working as part of a multidisciplinary academic research team, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this research opportunity at AIMS.

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