Job Description

Brief Description about the Project

a) To improve the anthropometric nutritional status of children 0.6-3y in a district of Himachal Pradesh through testing of an appropriate THR that meets all guidelines and nutrient requirements.


b) large scale implementation in 2 districts.


c) Capacity building for appropriate technologies within the ICDS system.

Junior Nutritionist

No. of Vacancy:

One

Preferred Qualifications:

M.Sc Nutrition

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience in Public Health Nutrition or in field-based research.

Language:

English, Hindi

Salary

: Rs. 50,000/-per month

Location

: Bangalore, Karnataka

Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop and prepare training materials for field staff.

Train field staff across all study phases (anthropometry, dietary recall, and quantitative surveys)

Assist in product formulation, ingredient selection, recipe preparation and optimization of take-home rations.

Conduct data cleaning, perform quality checks, and support analysis at all study stages.

Plan, coordinate, and monitor field activities in collaboration with partner organizations and institutions.

Prepare study reports and documentation as required.

Fulfill additional project requirements and be willing to travel between Bangalore and Himachal Pradesh.

Interested candidates may send their Resume to:

The Principal Investigator


TATA Himachal THR Project


St. John's Research Institute

To Apply:

E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 23rd October 2025 to shameem.b@sjri.res.in & cc to hr@sjri.res.in