Applications are invited for the position of Project Staff for an ICMR-funded project under Health Science Research (HSR), Kochi Campus. The project titled A Cluster-Randomized Trial of Early Follow-Up, Parenting Support Program, and Mobile Application on Growth Trajectories, Neurodevelopment, and Metabolic Risks among Small for Gestational Age Infants, Central Kerala (Project ID: EM/DEV/IG/2026/1608).

How To Apply

- Candidates who meet the essential qualifications may submit their applications through the online application link on or before 2nd October 2026
- Interested candidates are requested to send their updated resume / CV to [email protected]
- Please mention the position applied for in the subject line of your email and also the project title.

Place of Work: Amrita Institute of Medical Science (AIMS), Kochi 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.





- 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).
- Solid 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 (Kanayannur)
🏢 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Delhi NCR
📍 Kanayannur