Research Assistant (CHSI-2.0 Project)

📋 Job Description

- Work as a key team member for the 'Costing of Health Services in India -2' (CHSI-2.0) project funded by ICMR-DHR.
- Coordinate with Principal Investigator, co-investigators, and stakeholders across India.
- Collect, verify, and analyze hospital-related data including clinical, financial, HR, equipment, and infrastructure details.
- Perform data entry, validation, cleaning, and maintenance of project databases.
- Assist in report preparation, documentation, and project-related administrative tasks.
- Conduct extensive field visits within Assam and other states for data collection and validation.
- Participate in training programs, workshops, and capacity-building activities.
- Ensure secure handling of project data and maintain confidentiality as per institutional and government guidelines.
- Assist in logistics, scheduling, and communication for smooth project execution.
- Travel as required for project-related work across India.
- Write grant proposals and assist in ethics approval procedures under PI guidance.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Maximum age limit: 40 years as of the last date of application.
- Essential qualification: Master’s degree in Life Sciences/Relevant subjects from a recognized university OR Pharm.D from a recognized institution.
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in a recognized institution.
- Must have at least 1 research publication as first author/corresponding author in a SCI-indexed journal.
- Desirable: 3 research publications in SCI journals (at least 1 as first author/corresponding author), experience in health technology assessment, cost-effective analysis, economic evaluation, public health/social science, government-funded projects, data management, biostatistics, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, R, and SPSS.

🏆 Selection Process

- Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria and completeness of application.
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo a written test (MCQ-based) if the number of applicants is high.
- Final selection based on performance in the written test and/or interview.
- Candidates must bring original certificates for verification during the interview.
- Selected candidates must join within 14 days of result announcement due to project urgency.

📊 Key Information

Organization	ICMR-DHR HTAIn (Health Technology Assessment in India) Regional Resource Centre, AIIMS Guwahati
Location / State	Assam
Job Location	AIIMS Guwahati, Assam (with possible field visits across Assam and India)
Category Eligibility	All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
Experience Required	Minimum 3 years of work experience in a recognized institution.
Last Date to Apply	27 July 2026
Exam Date	30 July 2026

📊 ICMR-DHR HTAIn RRC, AIIMS Guwahati Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Research Assistant	1
Total	1

📁 Required Documents

- Duly filled application form (Annexure I) with no modifications.
- One set of self-attested photocopies of all educational and experience certificates.
- Original certificates for verification during the interview.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) in original (Annexure II) if currently employed in a government institution or research project.
- Self-declaration of physical fitness (Annexure III) stating fitness for field visits and travel.
- Self-declaration regarding no pending/ongoing court cases (Annexure IV).
- Recommendation letters: One from the most recent employer (preferably PI for project employees) and one from the Ph.D./Master’s guide.
- Scanned copies of all certificates uploaded in the online Google form.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 1 for the post of Research Assistant.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the key responsibilities of a Research Assistant in the CHSI 2.0 project?

A. The Research Assistant will coordinate with the project team, collect data from hospital departments, perform data entry and validation, assist in data analysis and report preparation, facilitate record retrieval, conduct field visits, participate in training and monitoring activities, ensure data confidentiality, and assist in administrative tasks related to the project.

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for the Research Assistant position?

A. Candidates must be under 40 years of age, hold a Master's degree in Life Sciences or a relevant subject (or PharmD), have 3 years of work experience, and at least one first-author or corresponding-author publication in a SCI journal. Desirable qualifications include additional SCI publications, experience in health technology assessment, public health/social science background, government-funded project experience, and knowledge of data management tools.

Q. What is the salary and tenure for the Research Assistant position?

A. The monthly salary is INR 50,000. The position is temporary and co-terminus with the project duration. Selected candidates must join within 14 days of the result announcement, and the tenure can be terminated with one month's notice from either side.

Q. What documents are required for the application process?

A. Applicants must submit an online application form, a hard copy of the application with supporting documents, annexures (including a No Objection Certificate if currently employed), self-declaration of physical fitness, and a self-declaration regarding no pending court cases. Scanned copies of educational and experience certificates must also be uploaded.

Q. What happens if I do not join within 14 days of the result announcement?

A. Failure to join within 14 days will result in the offer being extended to the next candidate on the waiting list, as the project has an urgent nature.