Job Summary

ICMR smart trial - [iirpig(nag)-i-2026-01-0781-f2]

Duration: 4 years

Ramaiah Site Investigators

Dr V Sundar Kumar, Additional Professor, Physiotherapy

Dr Santhosh K Devadass, Professor and Head, Medical Oncology

The SMaRT Trial is a multi-centric [St John's Research Institute, M. S. Ramaiah Medical College Hospitals and CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore] intervention study evaluating the effects of a structured progressive resistance exercise and nutritional intervention on muscle health and functional outcomes among women receiving treatment for breast and gynaecological cancers. The study will assess changes in muscle strength, muscle mass, physical function, fatigue, quality of life and treatment-related outcomes, along with relevant biochemical/biomarker assessments.

Job Title No. required

Number required: One

Responsibilities

- Screen and recruit eligible participants with breast or gynaecological cancer and coordinate study visits with the
- Conduct nutritional, anthropometric, dietary, muscle strength, muscle mass and physical function assessments; coordinate laboratory investigations and biological sample storage and handling as required.
- Deliver protocol-based nutrition counselling, implement progressive resistance exercise, and assist with nutritional interventions, including protein supplementation.
- Monitor participant adherence, follow-up,



retention and treatment-
- Maintain study records and databases; assist with data verification, analysis and progress reports.
- Ensure compliance with the study protocol, ethical requirements and confidentiality standards, and undertake research duties assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Education and Qualifications

- Education: MSc Nutrition /Master of Physiotherapy. GATE/CSIR/-UGC NET or equivalent examination passed candidates will be preferred.
- Preferred Language English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi
- Preference for candidates with Prior exposure/training in oncology; delivering nutritional, exercise interventions and lifestyle management programs
- Preference for candidates with Experience in conduct of intervention research

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Employment Status

Contractual, as per ICMR and institutional norms

Mode of Application

Email

Application Requirements

- A letter describing their experience and interest in this project
- A curriculum vitae

Contact for Clarifications

Dr V Sundar Kumar

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