Date: 28-04-2026
Subject: Advertisement for the post of Project Research Scientist- III (Medical) (No. of Posts: One)
Applications are invited from Indian nationals with excellent academic and research backgrounds for the post of
Project Research Scientist- III (Medical) on a Wellcome Trust project. Details are given below:
Name of the Post Project Research Scientist- III (Medical)
No. of Posts One
Project Title Validation of a Translatable Chronobiological Signature of Early Relapse in Bipolar Disorder
Job description • Screening and recruitment of subjects at a clinical study site at New Delhi
- Structured interviews of mental health patients (Bipolar Disorder)
- Actigraphy measurements for Rest‐activity rhythms (RARs), Isolation of mononuclear cells from
peripheral blood
- Data analysis, presentation of work, and manuscript writing
- Any other work related to the project or as assigned by the PI
Period of Appointment The appointment will be on a purely temporary basis for 9 months, starting as soon as
possible
Remuneration INR 93,000/- + 27% HRA
Required Qualifications MBBS + Post Graduate Degree (MD), including the integrated PG degrees with 3 years post-
qualification experience
Or
MBBS with MPH/PhD with 3 years post-qualification experience.
Essential Experience Candidates with prior experience in the following areas will be given preference.
- MD in Psychiatry with experience in mental health research with scientific publications
in standard psychiatry-related journals
- Experience in clinical projects involving human subjects with mental disorders
- Experience in circadian biology and sleep research
Age Limit Not more than 45 years as on the last day of application, relaxations for SC/ST/OBC as per
standard government norms.
Selection Procedure Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on their academic records and relevant
work experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email about the online
interview by 20 May 2026. Please note that merely meeting the eligibility criteria does not
guarantee a call for an interview. The PI reserves the right to leave the position vacant if no
suitable candidate is found.
Note:
1. Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should fill in the Google form using the following link
(https://forms.gle/CG4BzCBJRVazSELBA) by 15 May 2026 (incomplete applications will not be evaluated).
2. For any queries in this regard, candidates may write to Dr. Sandipan Ray (Email: [email protected]) at
the Department of Biotechnology.
