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Development and evaluation of effectiveness of improved take home foods in combination with behaviour change intervention to improve nutritional status in children in selected districts of six states of India: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (The NECCTAR trial). We are seeking a Project Technical Support to join our research team, to work both at SJRI and at our research field site (Shivamogga).

Salary : Rs.36,400/- p.m

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 recruitment, 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. 

· Actively participate in other projects and departmental activities to gain broader exposure and enhance learning opportunities.

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

Experience : Minimum experience of 1 year

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.
• Effectively engage with study participants and successfully retain them throughout the duration of the study.

Preferred Language: English, Kannada, Hindi

Tentative Date of Joining : 1st June 2026

To Apply: E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 20th May 2026 to samreen.sharieff@sjri.res.in   & cc to hr@sjri.res.in