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The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), an Institution of National Importance, has invited online applications for the post of Scientist C (Medical/Non-Medical). This position is for the government-funded project “Regional Resource Centre for Health Technology Assessment (P-5355)”.
Recruitment Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Post Name | Scientist C (Medical / Non-Medical) |
| Project Title | Regional Resource Centre for Health Technology Assessment (P-5355) |
| Salary | ₹67,000 + 18% HRA |
| Age Limit | Max 40 years (as of 01.01.2026) |
| Last Date to Apply | January 1, 2026 |
| Mode of Selection | Online Interview (Screening based on application) |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Essential Qualifications
- Non-Medical: M.Pharm / Pharm.D / M.Sc Life Sciences / MPH / MHA with 5 years of experience in Health Technology Assessment (HTA).
- Medical: MBBS with 6 years experience in HTA OR MD/MS/DNB/PG Diploma with 5 years experience in HTA.
2. Desirable Skills
- Expertise in epidemiology, evidence synthesis, and Health Economics.
- Proficiency in health economic modeling and statistical software such as R, STATA, TreeAge, and Microsoft Excel.
- Prior teaching experience and scientific publications in the field of HTA.
Job Responsibilities
- Supporting and executing ongoing HTA projects at the Resource Centre.
- Developing and maintaining working relationships with partner organizations.
- Supervising the activities of junior research staff.
- Submitting proposals for technical support committee recommendations.
Important Application Notes
- Reservation: 1 Vacancy (ST Backlog). Note: In the absence of ST candidates, SC candidates will be considered; if neither are available, UR candidates may be considered.
- Tenure: Purely temporary/contractual, initially up to February 11, 2026, with high likelihood of extension or until project completion.
- Application Link: Candidates must apply online through the SCTIMST Recruitment Portal.
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