Project Research Scientist-I (Non Medical)- ICMR CCR Project

St Johns Research Institute (SJRI); Bengaluru; Vor Ort; INR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

St Johns Research Institute (SJRI) in Bangalore seeks a researcher with a PhD in Mathematics to build and validate mathematical models for nutrition studies, including Monte Carlo simulations and whole-room indirect calorimetry.

You will calibrate facilities, support training, develop predictive models for health outcomes, prepare technical reports and SOPs, and collaborate with the PI on other projects.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Mathematics.
• 2 years experience in building and working with mathematical models, including Monte Carlo simulations.
• Experience with whole-body potassium counter and Monte Carlo simulations.

Aufgaben

• Visit SJRI s collaborating centre, ICMR-NIN, and contribute to planning and establishment of whole-room indirect calorimetry and whole-body potassium counting facilities.
• Participate in calibration exercises and verification of these facilities.
• Train and support research personnel in models, computational tools, quality control procedures and SOPs.
• Develop and implement mathematical models to predict health outcomes across studies.
• Conduct Monte Carlo simulations to estimate body composition parameters.
• Automate existing models to improve efficiency, accuracy and reproducibility.
• Perform data quality control checks to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare technical reports and SOPs for mathematical models used in public health research.
• Contribute to other research projects within the Division in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.

Kenntnisse

Mathematical models

Monte Carlo simulations

Ausbildung

PhD Mathematics

Tools

Whole-body potassium counter

Indirect calorimetry

Jobbeschreibung

Bangalore

Job Summary

The SJRI-ICMR-NIN Centre for Collaborative Research aims to strengthen estimates of energy and protein requirements in the Indian population using stable isotope methods, advanced body composition assessment and calorimetry. The initiative combines infrastructure development and capacity building to generate high-quality evidence for national dietary guidelines and nutrition policy.

Location: Bangalore

No of Vacancy: One

Key Responsibilities

• Visit SJRI s collaborating centre, ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), and contribute to the planning, development and establishment of whole-room indirect calorimetry and whole-body potassium counting facilities.
• Participate in calibration exercises and performance verification of these facilities.
• Train and support research personnel in using models, computational tools, quality control procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent implementation across studies.
• Develop and implement mathematical models to predict health outcomes across studies.
• Conduct Monte Carlo simulations to estimate body composition parameters.
• Automate existing models to improve efficiency, accuracy and reproducibility in research.
• Perform data quality control checks to ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Prepare technical reports and SOPs for mathematical models used in public health research.
• Contribute to other research projects within the Division in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI)

Eligibility Criteria

• Preferred Qualifications: PhD Mathematics
• Preferred Language: English and Kannada
• Experience: 2 years experience in building and working with mathematical models. Worked with whole body potassium counter and monte carlo simulations.