St. John's Research Institute

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 27^th December  2025 savitha.as@stjohns.in and cc to hr@sjri.res.in

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