Brief Description about the Project
Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are a heterogeneous group of diffuse lung diseases of known and unknown etiology. There has been an increase in the understanding of various ILDs and differentiating these into specific groups is essential for better management. It is important to study the risk factors, pathogenesis, treatment and outcomes of various ILDs. With differences in the genetic profile, environmental factors, occupational exposures, smoking habits, socio-cultural and farming practices in developing countries, the spectrum of ILDs may be different from other regions of the world. There is an unmet need for studies on the epidemiology of ILDs from the developing world. Only two cross sectional studies from India with a reasonable sample size have been reported. A large multicentre registry from India reported hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) as the most prevalent ILD, contrary to the data from tertiary care centre in north India which reported sarcoidosis as the most common ILD.
Therefore, we aim to study the spectrum and prevalence of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases by developing a National ILD registry using multidisciplinary discussion (MDD) to validate the diagnoses, along with probable etiologies, prognosis and quality of life assessment.
Project Research Scientist I (Non Medical)
Position Starting: 15th November, 2024
No. of Vacancy: One
Salary: 56000+ HRA
Preferred Qualifications: 1. First Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees 2. Second Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees with PhD
Age Limit: Less than 35 years
Language: English, Kannada
Experience:Fresher is acceptable
Last Day for Receiving Application: 9 November 2024
Roles and Responsibilities:
Thorough knowledge of the study protocol
Communication with recruited patients, facilitating informed consent
Interview patients as per the proforma including questionnaires and collect relevant data
Data entry into CRF/eCRF and maintain a record of radiological investigations and other functional assessment data
Co-ordinate with the nodal centre for meetings and other project related issues.
Co-ordinate with Co-Is (radiology, immunology and pathology) for the required inputs from them as per the protocol.
Document handling and submission to IEC, regulatory agency
Scheduling follow-up visits, telephonic reminders for patients to follow up and data collection during follow up
Interested candidates may send their Resume to:
The Principal Investigator
ICMR-INPF Project
SJMCH
To Apply: E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 9 November 2024 kavitha.v@stjohns.in & cc to hr@sjri.res.in
For more information, please visit our website www.sjri.res.in
Can Contact us on the following Numbers 080-49467010/49467011/49467021