Research Associate Jobs at SJRI | Life Science | Earn Rs. 54000 | Apply Now
An exciting opportunity has opened under Research Associate Jobs through the latest SJRI Recruitment notification. This position under the DBT INDIGO Project is ideal for candidates aiming to build a strong career in Life Science Research, especially in infection, immunity, and influenza vaccine development at a nationally recognized research institute.
About the Institute:
St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI) is a premier biomedical research institute in India, actively engaged in translational and clinical research to address major public health challenges. Through DBT-funded projects and global collaborations, SJRI plays a critical role in advancing Life Science Research in immunology, infectious diseases, and vaccine development.
Job Overview:
The Research Associate Jobs opening is part of the DBT INDIGO Project, which focuses on developing next-generation influenza vaccine strategies to improve efficacy, affordability, and global accessibility. The project involves collaborations between public and private R&D organizations across India, Europe, and the United States.
- Position: Research Associate III
- No. of Vacancy: One
- Salary: Rs. 54000 + 24% HRA per month
- Division: Non-Division User Project
- Location: Bangalore
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Life Sciences preferably in the field of Immunology or Master’s in Life sciences
- Experience: Minimum 3-4 years
Roles & Responsibilities for Research Associate Jobs:
- The ability to set up and data interpret in the context of the field of research (infection and immunity: human immunology) a number of immune assays, including advanced multiparameter flow cytometry; immune transcriptome analysis; immune subset purification and analysis.
- Extensive experience in immune cell culture and stimulation; evidence of an in-depth understanding of T cell immunity to infection including knowledge of T cell subset function; cell sorting and capture for transcriptome analysis; qPCR and ability to set up cell migration and immune co-culture assays.
- Ability to work independently on a focused programme of work and be collegiate within a wider team of immunologists.
- Evidence of demonstrable scientific leadership skills with first author publications in field of research with impact and keenness to progress towards an independent researcher status.
- Ability to communicate and interpret scientific literature and primary data using a variety of appropriate software.
- Evidence of having undertaken scientific administrative duties including ordering consumables, awareness of financial records, and supervising junior staff.
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply: 6 February 2026
How to Apply for Research Associate Jobs:
- E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses/phone numbers) by on or before 6th February 2026 to [email protected] & cc to [email protected].
This Research Associate Jobs opportunity under SJRI Recruitment is ideal for researchers seeking impactful roles in Life Science Research. Working on the DBT INDIGO Project offers exposure to international collaborations and cutting-edge immunology research with real-world public health outcomes.




















