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. In 2000, the Academy decided that its commitment to excellence in research required the setting up of an Institute that was dedicated to the pursuit of research and capacity development in St. John's. This vision encompassed improvement of health of the community and patients through research and development of a Center for Excellence in medical research in India.
Post : Research Assistant - IAEA Project
Job Summary :
• 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.
Key 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, and storage 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.
Key Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with participants.
• Ability to build trust and smooth working relationships with clinic teams.
• Strong attention to detail and diligence in maintaining records and data.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and familiarity with Excel.
• Willingness to learn laboratory techniques and follow detailed protocols.
• Organised, reliable, and comfortable working in a clinical environment.
Eligibility Criteria
Preferred Qualifications : BSc or MSc in Nutrition /Biochemistry /Pharmacology/ Nursing /MLT /Social Work / Life sciences Preferred Language : English, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil/Telugu (optional)
Location : Bangalore
To Apply : E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 2nd May 2026 to savitha.as@stjohns.in & cc to hr@sjri.res.in
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