AIIMS Rishikesh Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Advertisement for Extramural Project Position under Department of Physiology, AIIMS Rishikesh. Applications are invited for a Full-Time Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position funded by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.
Organization Details
- Organization (English): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh
- Organization (Hindi): अखिल भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान संस्थान, ऋषिकेश
- Department: Department of Physiology (शरीर क्रिया विज्ञान विभाग)
- Project Type: Extramural Research Project funded by DST (Cognitive Science Research Initiative)
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Poorvi Kulshreshtha
Job Position Details
| Post Name (English) | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
|---|---|
| Post Name (Hindi) | कनिष्ठ अनुसंधान अध्येता |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 (One) |
| Employment Type | Full-Time Contractual Research Position |
| Monthly Salary | ₹37,000 + HRA (as per DST norms) |
Job Location
| City | Rishikesh |
|---|---|
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 249203 |
| Workplace | AIIMS Rishikesh Campus |
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 05 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 25 June 2026
- Interview Date: 02 July 2026
- Application Review: Continuous screening until deadline
Application Process
- Candidates must apply online through Google Form
- All required documents must be uploaded in scanned format
- Application must be submitted before 25 June 2026
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview/written test
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Cognitive Sciences / Psychology / Physiology / Neurosciences
- Minimum First Division in Postgraduate degree
- Programming knowledge for psychophysical experiments
- Statistical analysis skills for data interpretation
Desirable Qualifications
- CSIR-UGC NET qualification
- GATE qualification
- Research experience in cognitive psychology or psychophysics
- Experience in EEG-based studies
- Experience in experimental design and data analysis
Age Limit
Not mentioned in the official recruitment notification.
Reservation Details
Reservation details are not specified in the advertisement.
Application Fees
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
- Initial screening of applications by committee
- Shortlisting based on qualifications, experience, and publications
- Written test and/or skill test (if required)
- Personal interview at AIIMS Rishikesh
- Final selection based on merit
- Shortlisting ratio may be 1:5 (post to candidate ratio)
Responsibilities of Selected Candidate
- Recruitment of human participants for experiments
- Conduct cognitive and EEG-based research studies
- Data collection and management
- Statistical analysis and interpretation of data
- Maintain project documentation
- Prepare technical reports
- Any additional tasks assigned by PI
Duration of Position
The position is for 24 months with performance evaluation every 6 months.
Required Documents
- Date of Birth proof
- Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Driving License)
- Educational certificates (10th, 12th, UG, PG, etc.)
- Mark sheets of all qualifications
- Registration certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificates (if applicable)
Contact Information
- Email: poorvi.physio@aiimsrishikesh.edu.in
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Poorvi Kulshreshtha
Official Website
https://aiimsrishikesh.edu.in
Important Notes
- Applications must be submitted through Google Form only.
- Incomplete applications may be rejected.
- Selection authority reserves right to modify shortlisting criteria.
- Higher qualifications or experience may be used for shortlisting.
- Written/skill test may be conducted if required.
Application Link
https://forms.gle/d5FNYnCVauwgXyg28
