Project Research Scientist -I (Medical)-BIRAC TB - Cachexia Project

St Johns Research Institute (SJRI); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

St Johns Research Institute (SJRI) in Bangalore is conducting a three-arm randomized controlled trial to evaluate Omega 3 supplements and Ibuprofen in TB patients on anti-tubercular treatment, with nutrition supplementation, in South India. The study aims to address cachexia through anti-inflammatory strategies.

The role focuses on coordinating the research team, recruiting participants, collecting and entering data, ensuring follow-up, and preparing reports, including IEC-related AE/SAE

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD with preference for Community Health / Family Medicine or MBBS MPH along with research and clinical experience
• English and Kannada language proficiency required
• Age around 35 years and open to Fresher or Experienced candidates

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the research team
• Recruit study participants
• Collect and enter data
• Follow up with participants
• Prepare study reports
• IEC-related work (AE/SAE submissions)
• Perform additional tasks as necessary

Skills

Coordination

Team supervision

Participant recruitment

Data collection

Data entry

Report writing

Education

MBBS

MD

MPH

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Bangalore.

A three-arm randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of Omega 3 supplements and Ibuprofen in improving muscle protein fractional synthesis rate among patients with pulmonary TB on anti tubercular treatment and food supplements against standard of care in South India. The study will focus on anti-inflammatory strategies to overcome cachexia among patients with TB.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and supervision of the research team
• Participant recruitment
• Data collection and data entry
• Follow-up of participants
• Report preparation
• IEC-related work (submission of AE/SAEs)
• Any other task as necessary

Qualifications

• Number of vacancies: One
• Preferred Qualifications: MBBS MD, preferably Community Health / Family medicine or MBBS MPH with research and clinical experience
• Age criteria: 35 years
• Experience: Fresher/Experienced
• Preferred Language: English and Kannada