Call for Research Scientist in ICMR CCR Project at St. John's Research Institute

The St. John's Research Institute (SJRI) is a part of the St John's National Academy of Health Sciences, which is run by the CBCI Society for Medical Education. From its inception, St. John's has set before it an ideal of excellence in academic courses as well as service to society as a result of which it has truly become holistic both in its outlook and in its approach to the problems of community health.

Post : Project Research Scientist -II (Non Medical)- ICMR CCR Project

No of Vacancy : One
Job Summary :
The SJRI–ICMR–NIN Centre for Collaborative Research aims to strengthen estimates of energy and protein requirements in the Indian population using stable isotope methods, advanced body composition assessment and calorimetry. The initiative combines infrastructure development and capacity building to generate high-quality evidence for national dietary guidelines and nutrition policy.

Eligibility Criteria :
Preferred Qualifications: Masters in Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology
Preferred Language: English and Kannada
Experience : 2 years experience in working with metabolites and biomolecules in human biological fluids using LCMS/MS, GCMS, GC-P/C-IRMS, Orbitrap MS and IR spectroscopy

Key Responsibilities :
• Visit SJRI’s collaborating centre, ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR–NIN), and contribute to the planning, development and establishment of Virtual biopsy experiments. ·
• Assisting the study coordinator in developing standard operating procedures for the synthesis and measurement of unique metabolites and biomolecules in human biological fluids using LCMS/MS, GCMS, GC-P/C-IRMS, Orbitrap MS and IR spectroscopy (FTIR) for the ongoing research project.
• Assisting in documentation and filling applications for ethical clearance along with clinical trial registration.
• Supporting analysis and presentation of generated results from the ongoing research project.
• Train and support research personnel in using instruments and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent implementation across studies.
• Contribute to other research projects within the Division in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI).

To Apply : E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 30th October 2026 to samreen.sharieff@sjri.res.in & cc to hr@sjri.res.in