Job Description

Job : Scientific Writer
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Project title: NDMC Phase II: Developing Models to Estimate and Project Disease Burden to
Inform Control and/or Elimination Strategies for Priority Diseases in India
About the project: IIT Bombay is the lead institution of the National Disease Modelling Consortium
(NDMC). The consortium partners with various institutions across the country for disease modelling
research. The consortium aims to develop India-specific disease models to address policy and
programmatic questions, to improve disease control and intervention strategies in the country. More
information about the consortium can be found at www.ndmconsortium.com
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
PhD in Engineering / MTech/ME/MDes or equivalent degree with minimum 3 years relevant
experience/ BTech/BE/BDes or equivalent engineering degree with minimum 5 years of experience
OR
PhD in Sciences with minimum 2 years relevant experience / MSc or MPH with 5 years experience
Job Profile:
● Support IITB faculty and researchers in their scientific communication requirements
● Clearly communicate disease modelling results in a condensed, non-technical, jargon free
language that is understandable to non-specialist audiences and decision-makers
● Develop and understanding of disease areas in focus
● Demonstrate the flexibility necessary to function across different disease areas
● Write original content for publication activities (primary manuscripts, policy papers, white
papers, abstracts, posters) slide presentations and other materials based on research content
provided by IITB faculty
● Provide graphics support
● LinkedIn and Website updates
● Prepare newsletters communicating research updates as needed
● Participate in meetings with healthcare system stakeholders
Pay Details: Consolidated salary 78,000+HRA (if applicable) p.m.