Opportunity in BIRAC TB Cachexia for Pharma candidates at SJRI

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.

Post : Project Associate II-BIRAC TB Cachexia Project

Brief Description about the Project
A three-arm randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of Omega 3 supplements and Ibuprofen in improving muscle protein fractional synthesis rate among patients with pulmonary TB on Anti tubercular treatment and food supplements against standard of care in South India. The study will focus on anti-inflammatory strategies to overcome cachexia among patients with TB.

Preferred Qualifications : MSW / MPharm
Skill required : Basic computer knowledge,
No of posts : Two
Experience : Fresher / Experienced
Language : English, Kannada,Tamil, Telugu
Salary : Rs.35,560/- per month
Location : Bangalore

Roles & Responsibilities
• Participant recruitment
• Data-collection and data entry
• Follow-up of participants
• Any other task as necessary

Interested candidates may send their Resume to :
The Principal Investigator
BIRAC TB Cachexia 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 10th April 2026 to shubha@sjri.res.in & cc to hr@sjri.res.in