- Recruitment for a DST-Wise Kiran funded project titled ‘Neural correlates of Yoga Nidra for management of insomnia in peri-menopausal women’ under SCTIMST’s Biomedical Technology Wing.
- The role involves Yoga and Yoganidra training, participant recruitment, EEG/sleep recordings, data analysis, and manuscript writing for a research study.
- Position is initially for 28.01.2027, with possible extension.
- Located at Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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🎓 Bachelor's Degree
🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 MD
Senior Project Associate in Yoga and Biomedical Technology
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) (SCTIMST) |
| Job Category | Medical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree), MD (md) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹42,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 40 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | • 4: R&D in industrial or academic institution (after prescribed qualification) |
| Application Fee | • Note: No application fee explicitly mentioned in the provided job notification text. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification (Essential): Either (i) a Master’s degree in Yogic Sciences OR a Bachelor’s degree in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences/BAMS with MPH, OR (ii) an MD in Yoga/Ayurveda from a recognized university.
- Experience (Essential): 4 years of experience in R&D in an industrial or academic institution after acquiring the prescribed qualification.
- Experience (Desirable): Research and development experience in yoga and physiology, including statistical analysis.
- Experience (Essential): 4 years of experience in R&D in an industrial or academic institution after acquiring the prescribed qualification.
- Experience (Desirable): Research and development experience in yoga and physiology, including statistical analysis.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Initial screening: Written test of qualifying nature (if conducted).
- Final selection: Walk-in interview on 05.10.2026 at 02:00 PM (reporting by 01:00 PM).
- Note: Marks from the written test (if any) will not be counted for final ranking.
- Final selection: Walk-in interview on 05.10.2026 at 02:00 PM (reporting by 01:00 PM).
- Note: Marks from the written test (if any) will not be counted for final ranking.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
ST (Backlog), OBC, UR (if no eligible ST/OBC candidates)
📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled Recruitment Report Form (prescribed format).
- Bio-data (resume).
- Original and self-attested copies of:
Age proof certificate.
Qualification certificates (degree/diploma).
* Experience proof (letters/attestation).
- Caste certificate (for ST candidates) or Non-Creamy Layer certificate (for OBC candidates) issued by a Revenue Officer not below Tahsildar rank.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if already in service).
- Bio-data (resume).
- Original and self-attested copies of:
Age proof certificate.
Qualification certificates (degree/diploma).
* Experience proof (letters/attestation).
- Caste certificate (for ST candidates) or Non-Creamy Layer certificate (for OBC candidates) issued by a Revenue Officer not below Tahsildar rank.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if already in service).
💳 Application Fee Details
• Note: No application fee explicitly mentioned in the provided job notification text.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for the Senior Project Associate position at SCTIMST?
The maximum age limit for the Senior Project Associate role is 40 years as of 01.10.2026.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, there is no application fee for this walk-in interview-based recruitment.
Q.
What is the salary for the Senior Project Associate position?
The monthly emoluments are Rs. 42,000/- plus 18% HRA.
Q.
How many vacancies are available for this role?
There is 1 vacancy available for the Senior Project Associate position under the ST Backlog category.
Q.
What documents must I bring for the walk-in interview?
You must bring a duly filled Recruitment Report Form, bio-data, original/self-attested certificates for age, qualifications, experience, and caste (if applicable), and a No Objection Certificate (if already in service).