Name of the Post Project Research Scientist – I Location Ernakulam, Keralam Duration Up to 2 years (initial tenure of 11 months, extendable based on performance) Remuneration As per project/ICMR norms Requirements 1 Qualifications

• Master's degree in Community medicine/Public Health from a recognized university.
• Minimum 3 year of research experience in public health / maternal and child health / clinical research.

Job Description

• Coordinate and supervise field data collection, participant recruitment, and follow-up visits.
• Assist in implementation of the parenting support program and mobile application-based intervention.
• Conduct growth, neurodevelopment, and metabolic risk assessments as per protocol.
• Ensure data quality, manage databases, and assist in statistical analysis.
• Liaise with Anganwadi centres, primary health centres, and other stakeholders in Central Kerala.




• Contribute to documentation, report writing, and manuscript preparation.
• Travel extensively to field sites within Central Kerala.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in conducting field-based research, cluster-randomized trials, or community intervention studies.
• Knowledge of child growth assessment, neurodevelopmental screening tools, and metabolic risk evaluation.
• Proficiency in data collection tools and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, STATA).
• Robust scientific writing and report preparation skills.
• Proficiency in Malayalam (essential for field coordination and participant interaction).

Last Date to Apply October 2, 2026

📌 Project Research Scientist – I, ICMR-Funded Project @ HSR, Kochi
🏢 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
📍 Kochi