Prestigious Scientist Opportunity at NIPER-Guwahati DHR-Sponsored Project

The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G), an autonomous Institute of National Importance established by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, is announcing a major recruitment drive. The institute is seeking to fill the temporary position of Project Scientist- III to support a critical initiative sponsored by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India.

The Project and Compensation

This position is for the “Technical Resource Hub under the Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines.”

Fellowship: The selected candidate will receive a competitive fellowship of ₹78,000 per month plus HRA (as admissible).
Duration: The project is initially for a period of 12 months (1 Year). It has the potential for further extension based on the candidate’s performance and the continued availability of project funds.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this high-level research role, candidates must meet stringent academic and professional criteria:

Essential Education: A Ph.D. in Health Sciences is mandatory. This must be accompanied by a first-class or equivalent grade in the preceding degree (M.Pharm./M.S./M.Sc./M.D.) in one of the following specialized areas:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Note: Candidates must possess a very good academic record throughout their studies.
Essential Experience: A minimum of 2 years of post-Ph.D. experience in Teaching, Research, or Industry, along with a documented record of high-quality published works, is required.
Age Limit: The maximum age limit for applicants is 45 years as of the last date of application.

Desired Expertise and Dual Role

NIPER-G is looking for a candidate with advanced research capabilities in areas such as:

Evidence Synthesis
Health Systems Research
Health Economics and Outcomes Research
Meta-research
Clinical Research
Biostatistics

Candidates who can demonstrate significant experience in independent research, including guiding master’s students, securing/executing sponsored projects (EMR), and publishing in SCI journals, will be highly preferred.

Dual Responsibility: In addition to their primary research duties within the DHR project, the Project Scientist-III will be assigned teaching responsibilities that align with those of an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice.

Application and Interview Process

All interested candidates of Indian Nationality must follow the mandatory online application process.

Application Period: The application window runs from September 25, 2025, to October 09, 2025.
Application Method: Applications must be submitted online only using the prescribed format available on the NIPER-Guwahati website (niperguwahati.ac.in). Incomplete applications or those submitted in any other format will be rejected.
Interview Mode: Interviews will be conducted in a hybrid mode (both online and physical). While physical attendance is suggested, shortlisted candidates who cannot attend physically will receive a link for an online interview.
Contract Note: This is a temporary contract position against the outside-funded project. The appointment does not guarantee any future claim for appointment or regularization against a permanent Institute post. The contract will terminate upon the conclusion of the project, regardless of extensions.

Candidates are strongly advised to carefully read all eligibility criteria and gather soft copies of all necessary self-attested documents before filling out the application. The final list of shortlisted candidates will be posted on the Institute’s website.