Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) - ICMR PRAKASH Project

Brief Description about the Project

Developing & Implementing effective intervention delivery strategies of the Anemia Mukt Bharat program 2.0 to reduce prevalence of anemia amongst vulnerable populations in selected districts of India-An Implementation research study Aims to co-design, optimize, implement and evaluate a model of implementation strategies to deliver the Anemia Mukt Bharat 2.0interventions across target beneficiaries and reduce prevalence of anemia to 20% in 2.5 years among children 6-59 months, adolescent girls (10-19 years), WRA (20-49 years), pregnant women.

Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)

No. of Vacancy: One

Preferred Qualifications: Post graduate Degree or PhD in Food and Nutrition or Lifesciences and Pharmacology with experience (three years) in conducting large scale intervention studies.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years

Age Limit: 40 Years

Preferred Language: Kannada Is Must English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi

Location: Bangalore

Salary: Rs. 87,100 /- per month

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end execution of the project, including planning and coordination of day-to-day project activities in collaboration with investigators and project teams at Koppal and SJRI.
• Oversee the data collection process and implement stringent data quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) measures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with study protocols.
• Provide training, technical guidance, and mentorship to field investigators and project staff to ensure uniformity, quality, and ethical conduct of research activities.
• Undertake data management, statistical analysis, and interpretation of research findings using appropriate scientific methods and software.
• Prepare periodic progress reports, technical documents, and presentations for submission to ICMR, collaborating institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to scientific writing, including preparation of manuscripts, policy briefs, and dissemination materials for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervise and mentor project staff to maintain high standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research integrity.
• Maintain project documentation, financial records, budgets, and deliverables in accordance with ICMR and institutional guidelines.
• Facilitate coordination among Implementation Support, Program Learning, and Outcome Monitoring teams to ensure seamless project implementation.
• Organize training workshops, orientation programs, and review meetings for field staff and district-level stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel extensively to field sites for monitoring, supervision, and coordination activities.

Interested candidates may send their Resume to:

The Principal Investigator

ICMR PRAKASH Project

SJRI

To Apply: E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 7th February 2026 to nutrition.jobapplication@sjri.res.in & cc to hr@sjri.res.in