Research Officer & SRF Posts – at AIIMS, Apply Now!
Are you a passionate researcher looking to contribute to meaningful public health and biomedical research in India? AIIMS New Delhi’s Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences invites applications for the positions of Research Officer and Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under an ICMR-funded research project. This exciting opportunity is part of a one-year project studying the impact of biomass fuel exposure on eye health, chronic illness, and mental health among tribal communities in Jharkhand. If you hold a postgraduate degree in life sciences, biotechnology, public health, or related disciplines, and are eager to make a real-world impact through field-based and lab-based research, this is your chance to work with India’s premier medical institute.
- Job Posts: Research Officer & SRF Posts
- Location: AIIMS, New Delhi & Jharkhand
- Department: Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences
- Project Title: “To Evaluate the Relationship of Burning Fuel Wood and Biomass Cooking on Human Eyes, Cardiac Chronic Illnesses, and Mental Health of Native Tribal Communities of Jharkhand”
- Project Duration: 1 Year
- Last Date to Apply: 28th June 2025, by 5:00 PM
- Funded By: Central Coalfields Ltd. (CCL), Ranchi, Jharkhand
About The Institute
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is India’s premier medical institution, known globally for excellence in medical education, patient care, and cutting-edge research. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, a part of AIIMS, leads national efforts in ophthalmic research, training, and eye health innovation. This project aligns with its mission to deliver impactful research focused on tribal and public health challenges.
Position 1:
Research Officer- Vacancies: 01
- Salary: ₹40,000 + 30% HRA (12,000) = ₹52,000/month
- Upper Age Limit: 35 Years
- Essential Qualifications (EQ):
- MD/MS/DNB/MPH or equivalent in Community Medicine, Community Ophthalmology, Ayurveda or
- M.Sc./Master’s in Public Health, Life Science, Biotechnology, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or Physiology
- With 4 years of research experience
- Desirable Qualification (DQ):
- Ph.D. holders will be preferred
Position 2: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
- Vacancies: 01
- Salary: ₹28,000 + 30% HRA (8,400) = ₹36,400/month
- Upper Age Limit: 35 Years
- Essential Qualifications:
- M.Sc./Master’s in Human Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Space Biology, Aerospace, Aeronautics, Medicinal Chemistry, or Physiology
- With 2 years of research experience
How to Apply:
Eligible and interested candidates must submit their CV and application, along with names and contact details of at least two references, to the address below by 5:00 PM on 28th June 2025:
To:
Dr. Ramkishor Sah, Scientist – Room No. 104, 1st Floor, Cornea & Contact Lens Services, Dr. R. P. Centre, AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview.
- No TA/DA will be provided to attend the interview.
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