St. John’s Research Institute Hiring Project Research Scientist-I for ICMR Breast Cancer Project in Bengaluru

St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI), Bengaluru, under the CBCI Society for Medical Education, is inviting applications for the position of Project Research Scientist-I under an ICMR-funded project titled ICMR-IIRPIG (NAG)-1. The investigation centers on luminal breast cancer subtypes, examining how altered lipid metabolism (specifically sphingolipid and ganglioside metabolic pathways) drives chemotherapy resistance within cold tumor microenvironments and whether targeting these pathways can stimulate an effective antitumor immune response.

Position Summary

Parameter	Details
Position Title	Project Research Scientist-I
Project Code	ICMR-IIRPIG (NAG)-1 Project
Host Institute	St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI), Bengaluru
Total Vacancy	01 (One)
Monthly Remuneration	Rs. 72,800/- per month
Employment Type	Contractual
Upper Age Limit	35 Years
Tentative Joining Date	October 1, 2026
Application Deadline	September 19, 2026

Eligibility & Key Competencies

Educational Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Life Sciences with proven molecular biology background (preferred).
- OR M.Sc. (First Class) in Life Sciences with extensive hands-on wet lab experience in molecular biology techniques.
Technical Experience:
- Background in cancer biology and clinical tissue handling.
- Practical expertise in spatial profiling, DNA/RNA extraction, quality assessment, and purification.
- Experience with sequencing workflows, multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC), and quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) validation.
Other Requirements: Strong proficiency in written and spoken English communication.

How to Apply

Application Dossier: Interested candidates must prepare an updated curriculum vitae accompanied by a cover letter and contact details (names, email IDs, and phone numbers) for three professional references.
Email Submission: Send applications directly to vidya.pn@sjri.res.in with a copy marked to hr@sjri.res.in.
Closing Date: Submissions must be sent on or before September 19, 2026.