St. John’s Research Institute Hiring Bioinformatician for Maternal & Child Health Project

St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI) is seeking a Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) to join a temporary research project in Bangalore. This role, with a specialization in Bioinformatics, focuses on an important study on maternal and child health, specifically investigating how genetic factors and the gut microbiome influence nutrition and body composition.

Job and Eligibility

Position: Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) – Bioinformatician
Number of Vacancies: One
Location: Bangalore
Salary: A consolidated salary of ₹72,800 per month.
Qualifications: You should have a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Statistical Genetics, or a related field. Both freshers and experienced candidates are welcome to apply, but those with experience in the field will be given preference.
Age Limit: The upper age limit is 35 years.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will play a crucial role in the project by performing a variety of bioinformatics tasks, including:

Conducting genome-wide association studies (GWAS) using large datasets.
Analyzing microbiome sequencing data to understand its relationship with health outcomes.
Developing and applying polygenic risk scores (PRS) for disease risk prediction.
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of nutrition scientists, molecular biologists, and clinicians.
Maintaining reproducible workflows and contributing to research publications and reports.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their application by September 26, 2025. To apply, send your cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the names and contact information for three references, via email.

Send to: ambily.s@sjri.res.in CC: hr@sjri.res.in