- Applications are invited for the position of Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) under an ICMR-funded project titled ‘Development of a low-cost multimodal optical imaging microscopic device for early oral cancer diagnosis’ at AIIMS, New Delhi.
- The project is supervised by Dr. Varun Surya, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, CDER, AIIMS, New Delhi.
- The role involves developing autofluorescence/fluorescence instruments, microscopy, and spectroscopy for oral cancer detection.
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🎓 M.Sc.
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Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) – ICMR-Funded Project
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Ansari Nagar, New Delhi
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110029
Apply Deadline
04 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Ansari Nagar, New Delhi (AIIMS Delhi) |
| Job Category | Medical |
| Eligibility Qualification | M.Sc. (msc), M.Tech (mtech), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹56,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | • Message: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualifications: One of the following must be met:
• Ph.D. in Physical Sciences with specialization in Photonics, Fiber Optics, and Medical Optics,
• M.Tech. in Optics and Instrumentation with three years of experience in optics, photonics, and instrumentation, or
• M.Sc. in Physics with four years of experience in optics, photonics, fiber optics, and instrumentation.
- Desirable Experience: Prior experience in autofluorescence/fluorescence instruments, microscopy, and spectroscopy in oral cancer research.
• Ph.D. in Physical Sciences with specialization in Photonics, Fiber Optics, and Medical Optics,
• M.Tech. in Optics and Instrumentation with three years of experience in optics, photonics, and instrumentation, or
• M.Sc. in Physics with four years of experience in optics, photonics, fiber optics, and instrumentation.
- Desirable Experience: Prior experience in autofluorescence/fluorescence instruments, microscopy, and spectroscopy in oral cancer research.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be emailed for an interview.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- All original documents must be brought at the time of the interview.
- Detailed research experience and academic credentials as a single PDF file.
- Detailed research experience and academic credentials as a single PDF file.
💳 Application Fee Details
• Message: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the last date to apply for the Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) position at AIIMS Delhi?
The last date to submit applications is 04/10/2026 by 4:00 PM. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for the Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) role?
The maximum age limit is 35 years as of the last date of application submission (04/10/2026).
Q.
What is the salary for the Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) position?
The salary is ₹56,000/- per month plus 27% HRA, as per ICMR guidelines.
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How should I apply for this position?
Candidates must email their documents and research experience as a single PDF to drvarunsuryamds@aiims.edu and fill out the Google application form at [https://forms.gle/zyreZtANLoo6CxP3A](https://forms.gle/zyreZtANLoo6CxP3A).
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Will I be reimbursed for travel expenses if shortlisted for an interview?
No, no TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.