Principal Investigator (PI) Full Time

About the jobPay: $18–$36 per hour (₹1,500–₹3,000 per hour)Engagement: Part-time | Contract (3–4 hours/week)Location: Maharashtra (Pune preferred)About VI Signal Inc.VI Signal Inc. is developing FaceEcho, an AI-powered facial scan and questionnaire-based application designed to identify visual patterns associated with wellness and health-related indicators. The platform uses structured front-face, multi-angle, and guided video scans combined with symptom questionnaires to generate pattern-based insights.The system is non-diagnostic and intended to support research, early signal detection, and follow-up recommendations such as consultation or laboratory evaluation. The current study aims to evaluate the accuracy, consistency, and safety of these pattern-based observations while ensuring ethical deployment and appropriate clinical oversight.The study will be conducted as a clinical accuracy and research validation effort focusing on scientific rigor, participant safety, and responsible use of AI-based pattern detection.This study will be conducted in India, with a preference for Maharashtra, while supporting a predominantly remote participation model with some guided participation where applicable.Role SummaryWe are seeking a Principal Investigator (PI) to provide scientific and ethical oversight for a clinical accuracy study evaluating an AI-based facial scan and questionnaire system.The study evaluates pattern-based detection signals across multiple wellness and medical-related indicators. The system is non-diagnostic and intended for research and validation purposes.The PI will be responsible for ensuring ethical compliance, participant safety, scientific validity, and appropriate study governance throughout the study lifecycle, including oversight of study processes, participant safety frameworks, and data interpretation standards.Key Responsibilities1. Study OversightReview and approve study protocolValidate study objectives and endpointsEnsure alignment with non-diagnostic positioningProvide guidance on study design considerations2. Ethics OversightReview and approve:User Consent FormParticipant Information SheetRisk Disclosure StatementEnsure voluntary participation frameworkConfirm appropriate participant communicationOversee participant safety considerations across study settings3. Clinical Reasonability ReviewValidate inclusion of study conditionsConfirm plausibility of visual signal detectionEnsure messaging avoids diagnostic interpretationAdvise on follow-up recommendation positioning4. Reviewer Panel OversightApprove reviewer structure (two reviewers and tie-breaker)Provide guidance on disagreement resolutionOversee consistency of clinical review approachConduct sample-based review of outputs5. Study MonitoringParticipate in scheduled weekly checkpointsReview sample outputs for safety and consistencyEnsure ethical compliance throughout the studyProvide guidance on required adjustments across remote and guided participation formats6. Documentation & Scientific ContributionProtocol approvalEthics oversight confirmationStudy completion acknowledgment (if applicable)Contribution to study interpretation, reporting, and scientific outputs (including publication)Scope of InvolvementThe PI will provide oversight and guidance across:study ethicsclinical plausibilityparticipant safetyreviewer alignmentmessaging and communicationstudy governanceinterpretation of study findingsExpected Time CommitmentApproximately 3–4 hours per week during the active study period, including:weekly oversight meetingssample-based reviewethics and safety monitoringguidance to reviewer panelAdditional time may be required for initial protocol review and final study oversight.Required QualificationsMBBS / MD / equivalent medical degreeLicensed physician (India)Experience in clinical practice or researchUnderstanding of clinical evaluation studiesRecent ethics training (e.g., ICMR/National Ethics Guidelines or equivalent)Preferred QualificationsExperience in digital health or AI-based toolsPrior research oversight experienceEthics committee exposureTelehealth familiarityGeneral Physician / Internal Medicine preferredReporting Structure1) PI Collaborates With:Product teamResearch teamReviewer doctors2) PI Oversees:Study ethicsScientific integrity3) DeliverablesProtocol approvalEthics review confirmationReviewer structure approvalWeekly oversight feedbackFinal oversight noteContribution to study reporting and publication