Recruitment for the post of JRF on an externally funderd project "Post-Selection Estimation of the Optimal Dose in Adaptive Clinical Design"

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for the promotion of high-quality science education and research in the country.
The Institute invites applications for the following positions on a contract basis:

Name of Post Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Title of the project Post-Selection Estimation of the Optimal Dose in Adaptive Clinical Design
Funding Agency Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Minimum educational qualification
(as prescribed by the funding agency)

Candidates should preferably have an M.Sc./M.Stat./M.Tech./ME/MS/BS-MS in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics or Data Science, with a minimum CPI of 6.5/10 (or equivalent first class) and a valid CSIR-UGC NET/UGC NET (Category I/II/III)/GATE qualification. Candidates with a B.Tech./BE in Data Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics and Computing, Statistics, or related disciplines with a minimum CPI of 6.5/10 and a valid GATE score are also eligible. GATE is exempted for candidates with a B.Tech./BE CPI of 8.0/10 or above from IITs, IISc, or IISERs. Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD candidates will be as per Government of India and ANRF norms.

Desirable Qualifications

Candidates with a strong background in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related disciplines, having knowledge of statistical inference, probability theory, decision theory, Bayesian methods are preferred. Experience in statistical computing using R or Python, and familiarity with adaptive clinical trial designs or biostatistics will be an added advantage.

Number of posts 01
Fellowship amount Rs. 37000 + HRA/Month
Tenure of the post Initially 1 year, and renewable based on performance (can be converted to PhD)
Age The upper age limit for applying for the JRF position shall be 35. According to the GOI rules, SC/ST/OBC/PD relaxations will be provided.
Last date 29 July 2026
How to apply Interested candidates are requested to send their application along with a detailed CV to the PI at masih[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in with the subject line "Application for JRF on ANRF Project". Application emails missing the above relevant subject line will not be evaluated.

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