The SJRI-ICMR-NIN Centre for Cooperative 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.
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