The All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, a Government of India institution under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare based in Kolkata, is hiring Project Research Scientist III (Medical) and Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) positions, three in total. The roles are project-based engagements under an ICMR-funded study called CHAYA, which works on climate-health heat adaptation and worker safety using AI-enabled digital twin based risk prediction, run by the Department of Occupational Health.
AIIHPH Recruitment 2026 - Project Research Scientist III (Medical) and Other Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026No.E.32-2/2026
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3
Last Date
30 Oct
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Last date 30 Oct 2026 · 12 days left
- Notification28 Sept
- Applications Opentill 30 Oct
About AIIHPH Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health
- Advertisement No.
- No.E.32-2/2026
- Post Name
- Project Research Scientist III (Medical) and Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)
- Job Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- 1 year, renewable every year up to 4 years based on satisfactory performance and ICMR approval
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Research Scientist III (Medical)
1
Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)
2
Total3
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist III (Medical) | 1 |
| Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) | 2 |
| Grand Total | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Research Scientist III (Medical)1 post
- Qualification
- MBBS / BVSc / BDS + Post Graduate Degree (MD/MVSc./MDS/MPH), including the integrated PG degrees with three years' post qualification experience Or MBBS / BVSc / BDS with MPH / PhD with three years' post qualification experience.
- Experience
- Three years post qualification experience
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years
- Desirable
- Expertise in occupational, environmental and climate-health research, particularly heat stress and heat-related health risks; epidemiology, public health research, longitudinal study design and quantitative/qualitative data analysis using Python/R; clinical/field research, occupational health surveillance and multicentric research coordination; independent research, scientific publication, research proposal/grant writing and knowledge dissemination; scientific communication, presentation, stakeholder engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration, large-scale project management, IPR/patent man
Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)2 posts
- Qualification
- Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, with three years post qualification experience or PhD. For Engineering / IT / CS - Graduate degree of Four Years with three years' post qualification experience.
- Experience
- Three years post qualification experience
- Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years
- Desirable
- Expertise in IoT, embedded systems, Digital Twin and wearable technologies, including Arduino, ESP32/ESP8266 and Raspberry Pi based sensor integration and real-time data acquisition; proficiency in Python/R, data science, statistical analysis, AI/ML and predictive modelling for occupational and climate-health risk assessment and Digital Twin development; MLOps including model deployment, version control, model monitoring, performance evaluation, automation and lifecycle management of AI/ML models; digital health device prototyping, sensor-based product development, hardware-software integratio
Age Limit
Maximum 45 years for Project Research Scientist III (Medical); maximum 40 years for Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Eligible candidates are shortlisted based on their qualifications and experience.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview through email; no TA/DA is paid for attending it.
Salary Structure
Project Research Scientist III (Medical)
Pay: Rs. 93,000 per month plus HRA as admissible
Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)
Pay: Rs. 67,000 per month plus HRA as admissible
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist III (Medical) | Rs. 93,000 per month plus HRA as admissible |
| Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) | Rs. 67,000 per month plus HRA as admissible |
How to Apply
- 1Open the Google Form link given in the notification for the post you are applying for
- 2Fill in the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details
- 3Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format
- 4Submit the form on or before 30 October 2026
- 5Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Photograph
•Signature and certificates in the prescribed format at the time of application
•All original documents at the time of interview and document verification
Important Details
- Selected applicants may get the opportunity to pursue a PhD under the guidance of the PI/Co-PIs, subject to applicable institutional rules, eligibility criteria and availability of positions.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for interview by email and no TA/DA is provided for attending it.
- Late, delayed, incomplete or unsigned applications are rejected without any correspondence.
- The initial recruitment is for one year and may be renewed every year up to four years based on satisfactory performance and ICMR approval.
- All salary and experience requirements are as per ICMR guidelines.
- Candidates who fail to produce original certificates at document verification or joining will not be allowed to join.
Project Details
Project Code No. IRPIG(NAG)-I-2026-01-0383-F3, titled CHAYA: Climate-Health Heat Adaptation through AI-enabled Digital Twin based Risk Prediction and Peer-Support Systems for Worker's Safety & Yield, a multicentric implementation research study funded by ICMR. Total duration of the project is 4 years. The project is under the supervision of PI Prof. (Dr.) Monalisha Sahu, Professor and Head, Department of Occupational Health, AIIHPH Kolkata.
Place of Work
Place of work is Kolkata. For study purposes, selected candidates have to travel anywhere in India as and when required.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can selected candidates pursue a PhD during the engagement?
Yes. Selected applicants may get the opportunity to pursue a PhD under the guidance of the PI or Co-PIs, subject to institutional rules, eligibility criteria and availability of positions.
Will TA/DA be paid for attending the interview?
No. Shortlisted candidates are called for interview by email and no TA/DA is provided for attending it.
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