St. John’s Research Institute, Bangalore, has announced recruitment for three research positions under its ongoing clinical and biomedical research projects. The vacancies are Project Technical Support-I, Project Research Scientist-I (Bioinformatician), and Project Research Scientist-I (Medical).
Candidates with qualifications in life sciences, bioinformatics, medicine, and related disciplines can review the job details, eligibility criteria, salary, and application process below.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | St. John’s Research Institute |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Total Vacancies | 3 |
| Application Mode | |
| Job Areas | Clinical Research, Bioinformatics, Medical Research |
1. Project Technical Support-I
Project: Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Study
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | B.Sc., II PUC, or Diploma |
| Experience | Two years of research experience preferred; freshers and experienced candidates may apply |
| Age Limit | 30 years |
| Salary | ₹26,000 per month |
| Application Deadline | 8 November 2026 |
| Tentative Joining Date | 15 November 2026 |
Job Summary
The position supports a randomised controlled trial evaluating the effect of influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations on all-cause mortality among people aged 60 years and above.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit study participants.
- Conduct participant follow-ups.
- Collect digital data.
- Undertake field visits.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates with a B.Sc., II PUC, or Diploma qualification are eligible to be considered. Two years of research experience is preferred, and freshers may also apply.
Preferred Languages: English and Kannada.
How to Apply
Email your cover letter, CV, and details of three references, including names and email addresses or phone numbers, to shubha@sjri.res.in, with a copy to hr@sjri.res.in.
Last date to apply: 8 November 2026.
2. Project Research Scientist-I (Bioinformatician)
Project: ICMR CAR MANASI Project
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Statistical Genetics, or a related field |
| Experience | Freshers and experienced candidates may apply; preference for experienced candidates |
| Age Limit | 35 years |
| Salary | ₹72,800 per month |
| Application Deadline | 8 November 2026 |
| Tentative Joining Date | 15 November 2026 |
Job Summary
The ICMR CAR MANASI Project focuses on identifying genetic factors associated with maternal de novo lipogenesis (DNL), infant body fat, and their interaction with the gut microbiome.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct genome-wide association studies (GWAS) using genotypic and phenotypic datasets.
- Perform Mendelian randomisation analyses using the UK Biobank dataset.
- Develop and validate polygenic risk scores (PRS).
- Process and analyse microbiome whole-metagenome sequencing data.
- Conduct taxonomic profiling, diversity analysis, and functional pathway analysis.
- Implement data quality control, imputation, and statistical modelling pipelines.
- Collaborate with project coordinators, molecular biologists, nutrition scientists, and clinicians.
- Maintain reproducible workflows using PLINK, R, Python, MR-Base, and QIIME.
- Contribute to publications, reports, presentations, and grant deliverables.
- Support the development of a database integrating genetic, microbiome, and clinical information.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates with a master’s degree in a relevant discipline may apply. Experience in GWAS, PRS, and microbiome analysis is preferred.
Preferred Languages: English and Kannada.
How to Apply
Email your cover letter, CV, and details of three references, including names and email addresses or phone numbers, to shubha@sjri.res.in, with a copy to hr@sjri.res.in.
Last date to apply: 8 November 2026.
3. Project Research Scientist-I (Medical)
Project: ICMR Flu Vaccine Project
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | MBBS; MD, preferably in Community Health or Family Medicine |
| Experience | Freshers and experienced candidates may apply |
| Age Limit | 35 years |
| Salary | ₹87,100 per month |
| Application Deadline | 8 November 2026 |
| Tentative Joining Date | 15 November 2026 |
Job Summary
The position supports a randomised controlled trial evaluating the effect of influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations on all-cause mortality among people aged 60 years and above.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and supervise the research team.
- Recruit study participants.
- Manage data collection and data entry.
- Conduct participant follow-ups.
- Prepare reports.
- Handle Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC)-related work, including adverse event (AE) and serious adverse event (SAE) submissions.
- Perform other project-related tasks as required.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates with an MBBS qualification and an MD, preferably in Community Health or Family Medicine, may apply. Both freshers and experienced candidates are eligible.
Preferred Languages: English and Kannada.
How to Apply
Email your cover letter, CV, and details of three references, including names and email addresses or phone numbers, to shubha@sjri.res.in, with a copy to hr@sjri.res.in.
Last date to apply: 8 November 2026.
Required Skills
Depending on the position, relevant skills include:
- Clinical research: Participant recruitment, follow-ups, digital data collection, and research documentation.
- Bioinformatics: GWAS, Mendelian randomisation, PRS development, microbiome analysis, and statistical modelling.
- Bioinformatics tools: PLINK, R, Python, MR-Base, and QIIME.
- Medical research: Research team coordination, report preparation, and ethics-related submissions.
