Nutrition Research Specialist

Role: Nutrition Research Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Mohali

About Fitelo:

Fitelo is a health-tech and wellness company focused on sustainable weight loss and better health through personalised nutrition, fitness, behaviour coaching, medical guidance, and technology. As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we're proud of the journey we've built and the impact we've created. We're now growing our team and looking for passionate professionals to be part of our next chapter.

About the role:

We are looking for a Research Dietitian with strong technical knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, excellent communication skills, and a research-oriented mindset. The role will involve supporting nutrition research, translating scientific evidence into practical dietary recommendations, and contributing to the development and validation of nutrition-led programs, protocols, and content.

Specifically, this role will involve:

• Conducting and supporting research related to nutrition, dietetics, health, and wellness.
• Reviewing and critically analyzing scientific literature, research papers, clinical studies, and nutrition guidelines.
• Translating research findings and scientific evidence into practical nutrition recommendations and protocols.
• Supporting the development, review, and validation of nutrition programs and dietary interventions.
• Conducting literature reviews and identifying emerging trends and evidence in the field of nutrition.
• Evaluating the scientific accuracy and effectiveness of existing nutrition recommendations and interventions.
• Collaborating with dietitians, nutritionists, doctors, and other cross-functional teams on research-led initiatives.
• Preparing research summaries, reports, presentations, and evidence-based documentation.
• Communicating complex nutrition and scientific concepts in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.
• Staying updated with the latest developments in nutrition science, clinical research, dietary guidelines, and evidence-based practices.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong technical knowledge of nutrition and dietetics.
• A research-oriented and analytical approach to nutrition.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based nutrition and scientific methodology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to critically read, interpret, and summarize scientific research.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with scientific information.
• Ability to convert complex scientific findings into practical and easy-to-understand recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A passion for nutrition research, scientific innovation, and improving health outcomes.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Nutrition / Dietetics / Food & Nutrition / a closely related field preferred.