Job Description

Brief Description about the Project

The impact of chronic inflammation on long-term iron balance in women of reproductive age with Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection using iron isotope dilution method - A cohort study


This project is an IAEA-supported cohort study designed to understand iron absorption and iron losses in women of reproductive age living with HIV, using advanced iron isotope dilution techniques. Participants will be recruited from a hospital based clinic and followed longitudinally to generate high-quality clinical, nutritional, and laboratory data. While the role is primarily clinic-based, the project offers a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience with stable isotope methods and other cutting-edge laboratory techniques in our modern biochemistry facility. This position will be particularly appealing to candidates interested in biochemistry, nutrition, or those looking to build strong foundations in clinico-social research, given the close participant interaction, public-health relevance, and integration of both laboratory and field components.

Research Assistant

No. of Vacancy:

one

Preferred Qualifications:

BSc or MSc in Nutrition /Biochemistry /Pharmacology/ Nursing /MLT /Social Work / Life sciences

Experience:

Experience with community and hospital based research projects preferred. However, freshers with a compatible skill set are welcome to apply.

Preferred Language:

English,Kannada,Hindi, Tamil/Telugu (optional)

Location:

Bangalore

Salary:

Rs.30,000/- per month

Roles & Responsibilities:

Recruit eligible participants from the hospitcal clinic and obtain informed consent. Maintain regular follow-up of enrolled subjects and ensure adherence to study timelines. Build strong rapport with clinic staff and participants to facilitate smooth recruitment and retention. Maintain accurate, timely, and well-organised study records and documentation. Coordinate sample collection, transport, andstorage as per protocol. Assist with laboratory procedures related to the iron isotope dilution study (training will be provided). Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and study SOPs

Interested candidates may send their Resume to:

The Principal Investigator


IAEA - 26803 Project


SJRI

To Apply:

E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 27th December 2025 savitha.as@stjohns.in and cc to hr@sjri.res.in