Project Head (Senior Scientist)

01 At a glance

Recruiting body	AIIMS Bathinda
Job reference	01KZQQMX14CMSPCD1BPQQS9EFR
Vacancies	1 posts
Qualification	Essential Qualifications: MBBS, BDS, B.E./B.Tech., MBA, or an equivalent degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Device Engineering/Technology, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication…
Location	See official notification
Employment	Contract
Applications close	31 Aug 2026, 10:30 PM IST

About this post

One UR contractual Project Head (Senior Scientist) position, initially for one year and extendable annually up to three years based on satisfactory performance and project requirements.

Qualification: Essential Qualifications: MBBS, BDS, B.E./B.Tech., MBA, or an equivalent degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Device Engineering/Technology, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical…

Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in medical device development, MedTech innovation, healthcare technology translation, biomedical engineering, digital health, AI-enabled healthcare technologies, startup incubation,…

Demonstrated experience in research project management, scientific writing, publications, grant management, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Experience in mentoring research teams and coordinating institutional or multicentric research projects.
Desirable Qualification: Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks for medical devices and healthcare (CDSCO, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 27001, IEC 62304, HIPAA-adjacent frameworks, or equivalent).
Desirable Qualification: Knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML)-based healthcare solutions, digital health technologies, biomedical instrumentation, and intellectual property rights (IPR) management.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in obtaining regulatory approvals, quality management systems, and product lifecycle management for medical devices.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in managing or implementing ICMR, BIRAC, DST, DBT, MeitY, or other Government-funded research, innovation, or technology development projects.
Desirable Qualification: Demonstrated record of scientific publications, patents, funded research projects, or successful technology translation.
Pay: ₹1,50,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Tenure: 01 Year (Extendable annually up to 03 years based on satisfactory performance and project requirements).
Temporary contractual engagement: The above posts are purely temporary, contractual, and co-terminus with the project. The appointment will be initially for the sanctioned project duration and may be extended based on satisfactory performance, continuation of the project, and approval of the funding agency.
No regular appointment claim: The selected candidate shall have no claim for regular appointment or absorption at AIIMS Bathinda or under the funding agency by virtue of this contractual engagement.
Experience timing: The required experience shall be considered only if acquired after obtaining the prescribed minimum educational qualification for the respective post.
Eligibility cutoff: The age limit, educational qualifications, and experience shall be determined as of the last date for submission of applications.
Original document verification: Candidates must produce the original certificates and testimonials at the time of the interview for verification. Failure to produce the required original documents will result in cancellation of candidature.
Application mode: Online through Google Form

Important dates

Last date and time for submission through the Google Form — on or before 31 August 2026 (5:00 PM)Aug 31, 2026
Final in-person interviewSep 11, 2026
Reporting window for document verification and interviewSep 11, 2026 to Sep 11, 2026

02 Vacancies

Total vacancies: 1 posts

Category or allocation	Vacancies	Note
UR	1	—

03 Eligibility requirements

Education

Qualification	Essential Qualifications: MBBS, BDS, B.E./B.Tech., MBA, or an equivalent degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Device Engineering/Technology, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Computer…
Qualification	Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in medical device development, MedTech innovation, healthcare technology translation, biomedical engineering, digital health, AI-enabled healthcare technologies, startup incubation, or translational research, with…
Qualification	Demonstrated experience in research project management, scientific writing, publications, grant management, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Qualification	Experience in mentoring research teams and coordinating institutional or multicentric research projects.
Qualification	Desirable Qualification: Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks for medical devices and healthcare (CDSCO, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 27001, IEC 62304, HIPAA-adjacent frameworks, or equivalent).
Qualification	Desirable Qualification: Knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML)-based healthcare solutions, digital health technologies, biomedical instrumentation, and intellectual property rights (IPR) management.
Qualification	Desirable Qualification: Experience in obtaining regulatory approvals, quality management systems, and product lifecycle management for medical devices.
Qualification	Desirable Qualification: Experience in managing or implementing ICMR, BIRAC, DST, DBT, MeitY, or other Government-funded research, innovation, or technology development projects.
Qualification	Desirable Qualification: Demonstrated record of scientific publications, patents, funded research projects, or successful technology translation.

Age and relaxation

Age and cutoff

Cutoff Aug 31, 2026; minimum ; maximum 40 years

Experience and other rules

Status

Not specified in the current record

Pay and fees

Pay	₹1,50,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Application fee	See the official notification

Selection process

Application screeningAll applications will be scrutinized based on the prescribed eligibility criteria, academic qualifications, relevant experience, and supporting documents. Only eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage.
Online screening interviewShortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for an online screening interview via video conferencing. The schedule and meeting details will be communicated through the registered email address.
Final in-person interviewCandidates shortlisted after the online screening interview will be invited for the final interview before the Selection Committee at AIIMS Bathinda.
Final interview venueConference Hall (Room No. 412), Department of Community and Family Medicine, Medical College, AIIMS Bathinda.

04 How to apply

Complete before31 Aug 2026, 10:30 PM IST

Application route1 official portal

Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.

Follow these steps in order

01
Submit application through Google Form
Fill out the Google Form and upload the duly filled Application Form in the prescribed format along with self-attested scanned copies of all supporting documents through the Google Form link on or before 31 August 2026 (5:00 PM).
02
Bring documents to final interview
Shortlisted candidates must appear in person for the final interview with the original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies for verification.

Official application routes

Use the route specified for your apprentice or qualification group.

Who should use it	Official URL printed in notification	Establishment ID
Applicants for both posts	https://forms.gle/EKX2UUWCBpvV7W1j7	—

Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.

Important official conditions

Condition

Tenure	01 Year (Extendable annually up to 03 years based on satisfactory performance and project requirements).
Temporary contractual engagement	The above posts are purely temporary, contractual, and co-terminus with the project. The appointment will be initially for the sanctioned project duration and may be extended based on satisfactory performance, continuation of the project, and approval of the funding agency.
No regular appointment claim	The selected candidate shall have no claim for regular appointment or absorption at AIIMS Bathinda or under the funding agency by virtue of this contractual engagement.
Experience timing	The required experience shall be considered only if acquired after obtaining the prescribed minimum educational qualification for the respective post.
Eligibility cutoff	The age limit, educational qualifications, and experience shall be determined as of the last date for submission of applications.
Original document verification	Candidates must produce the original certificates and testimonials at the time of the interview for verification. Failure to produce the required original documents will result in cancellation of candidature.