Research Associate (RA), Medical and Dental Sciences at IIITDM Jabalpur

About the position

IIITDM Jabalpur invites applications for Project Research Scientist II (Medical) on an ICMR sponsored project. The project is titled "Multimodal Artificial Intelligence-based early-stage Prediction of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) by integrating Dietary Habits, Psychosocial Factors, and Image Analysis". There is 1 post. The candidate will be hosted at Govt. Dental College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The principal investigator is Prof. Vijay Kumar Gupta, Mechanical Engineering. The post is temporary, for one year initially. It is renewable each year up to a maximum of four years or completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

Eligibility

• BDS with three years post-qualification experience, OR
• MBBS/BDS plus a postgraduate degree (MD/MS/MDS/MPH) or equivalent, including integrated PG degree, OR
• MBBS/BDS with PhD.
• Preferred: knowledge and experience in clinical analysis of TMD.
• Age limit: 40 years on the last date of application.
• Age relaxation up to 5 years may be granted for experience in a Government research organisation, case by case.

Fellowship / pay

Rs. 80,000/- per month plus HRA as per the rules of the project funding agency. Salary will be enhanced after two years on the recommendation of a committee. Increment of 5% on initial emoluments after every two years, subject to performance review. No TA/DA for the interview.

How to apply

1. Fill the Google form at https://forms.gle/YPU9gFYnjMEBhbop6 by 30 Oct 2026.
2. Wait for an email with the time of the skill test and interview.
3. Attend the skill test and interview on 13 Nov 2026 at PDPM IIITDM Jabalpur, Dumna Airport Road, Jabalpur 482005.
4. For queries, contact Prof. Vijay Kumar Gupta at vkgupta@iiitdmj.ac.in or +91-7612794413.