Deepsekhar Das

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is inviting applications for a temporary/contractual position of Project Research Scientist I (Medical) under an ICMR-funded project. The research focuses on developing an artificial intelligence-based model for early detection and screening of ocular surface and eyelid tumors, as part of a multicentric study in the Department of Ophthalmology. The project is led by Dr. Deepsekhar Das, Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator. Eligible candidates must possess an MBBS, BDS, or BVSc degree and be under 35 years of age. The position offers a monthly salary of Rs. 67,000 plus HRA. The role is ideal for early-career medical professionals interested in AI applications in ophthalmology, medical imaging, and clinical research. The project aims to leverage smart phone imaging and artificial intelligence to improve early tumor detection, making it a valuable opportunity for those interested in interdisciplinary medical research and technology-driven healthcare solutions. Applicants should submit a detailed CV to [email protected] by March 25, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, and no travel or daily allowance will be provided. This position provides hands-on experience in a leading medical research environment and the chance to contribute to impactful advancements in ocular tumor screening and AI in medicine.

PhD position open in Ophthalmology at the National Cancer Institute, Jhajjar, AIIMS New Delhi, under an ICMR-funded project (I-2004) on Complete Human Eyeball Transplant – A Multidisciplinary Approach Towards Functional Vision Restoration . The project is highly translational and spans artificial intelligence , robotics , bioinformatics , immunology , animal-based research, vascular anastomosis, retinal viability, and functional vision restoration in whole eye transplantation. The PI describes the work as ideal for a translational scientist and mentions AI-guided surgical planning, robotic assistance, in silico immunology prediction, and comparative bioinformatics across species. Eligibility: M.Sc Biochemistry, M.Sc Medical Biochemistry, M.Sc Bioinformatics, M.Sc Biotechnology, Master of Biotechnology, or M.V.Sc., with minimum 60% marks in the last qualifying exam and age up to 35 years. Important funding note: this is an OF (Own Government Fellowship) seat. Applicants must already hold an eligible fellowship tenable at AIIMS New Delhi, such as Joint CSIR-UGC NET JRF, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF, or NBHM screening test. The fellowship result must have been declared between Nov 2024 and 09 Dec 2026, and the award letter must be uploaded in the AIIMS portal. Application: apply via the official AIIMS PhD portal for the January 2027 session. For expression of interest, email your CV, fellowship award letter, and a 1-page SOP to [email protected] with the subject line: PhD OF1 Application - I-2004 - Eyeball Transplant . Department: Ophthalmology, NCI Jhajjar. The post notes 03 FA + 01 OF seats clubbed, with merit deciding the seat allocation.