Nutritionist-CRC 1 Project

Job Details

Brief Description about the Project 

To help in studies of the Division, including development and evaluation of effectiveness of improved take home foods in combination with behaviour change intervention to improve nutritional status in children.

We are seeking a Nutritionist to join our research team, to work both at SJRI and at our research field site (Shivamogga).  

Nutritionist

No. of Vacancy: One

Preferred Qualifications: M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition

Salary: Rs. 25,000/- per month

Language:  English, Kannada, Hindi

Experience in:

  • Good technical, analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with strong written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a research team.
  • Attention to detail, time management, systematic work approach.

Location: St. John’s Research Institute, Bengaluru and Shivamogga district (research field site)

Roles and Responsibilities:

The candidate will be responsible for overall activities of the research project at SJRI as well as at the field site in Shivamogga.

Key duties include:

  • Conduct and support all data collection activities, fieldwork, participant interviews, surveys, and nutritional assessments.

  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the project database and assist in maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.

  • Assist with monitoring the quality of data and identifying discrepancies or inconsistencies.

  • Provide technical assistance in setting up and calibrating research instruments and tools

  • Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all project activities.

  • Participate in regular field visits to monitor ongoing research activities and ensure adherence to research protocols.

  • Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and manuscripts for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Assist in other studies and activities of the Division of Nutrition.

The Principal Investigator

CRC 1 Project

St. John's Research Institute

To Apply: E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae on or before 24th November, 2025 to samreen.sharieff@sjri.res.in and cc to  hr@sjri.res.in 

For more information, please visit our website www.sjri.res.in