Research Associate - THAAI Study Project

MHA- Masters in Hospital Administration - St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

MHA- Masters in Hospital Administration - St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru is seeking a candidate for the THAAI Project role focused on maternal-infant health. The successful candidate will recruit participants, conduct data collection activities, and maintain data integrity. An M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition with at least 1 year of experience is preferred. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The role involves fieldwork and compliance with research protocols. Apply by email before 24th April 2026.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. with minimum 1 year of experience.
• Previous experience with study management.
• Ability to work both independently and in a research team.
• Attention to detail, time management, systematic work approach.

Responsibilities

• Actively recruit participants for the study.
• Conduct and support data collection activities and fieldwork.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry.
• Assist with monitoring the quality of data.
• Provide technical assistance with research instruments.
• Participate in regular field visits.
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations.
• Assist in other studies and activities.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytic skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong written communication

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication skills

Education

M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition

Job description

Overview

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.

Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition.
• Experience: M.Sc. with minimum 1 year of experience.
• Previous experience with study management.
• 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.

Additional information

• Preferred Language: English, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi.
• Tentative Date of Joining: 1st May 2026.

To Apply: E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 24th April 2026 to [e-mail] & cc to [e-mail]