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The THAAI Project is a longitudinal cohort study investigating the maternal-infant health from early pregnancy through the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. It aims to identify determinants of birth outcomes to optimise infant growth and development. This study aims to develop context-specific strategies for improving maternal and child health outcomes in India.

Salary : Rs. 22,000/- p.m

The candidate will be responsible for overall activities of the research project at the Division of Nutrition, SJRI. Key duties include:

• Actively recruit participants for the study.
• 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.

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

Preferred Language: English, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi

Tentative Date of Joining : 15th June 2026

To Apply: E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 27th May 2026 to samreen.sharieff@sjri.res.in   & cc to hr@sjri.res.in