Essential requirements

Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in social sciences (preferably, in political science, anthropology, economics, labor/corporate law, business/trade history, development studies). Candidates should be comfortable with the use of all basic computer programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

We are looking for at least three years of research experience and good familiarity with and reasonable expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods. We require candidates to have published a few papers in peer reviewed journals as first/second author. Excellent (written and oral) communication skills in English and at least one (preferably more) regional languages is required. Candidates should be comfortable and desirous of working in multicultural team environment including with people from very different disciplines/worldviews. IPH is a learning organization and we expect candidates to be keen to read/learn newer approaches/skills on the job.

Desirable requirements

It is desirable for candidates to have some orientation, and preferably experience of working in health/public health issues. A doctoral degree in any of the disciplines mentioned earlier as well as a long-time commitment to the position/institution will be treated favourably.

Job location

This position is based in IPH Bengaluru office (see location here).

Salary

This is a Research Officer level position at IPH and pay will be commensurate with the candidate’s skills and experience and will range between Rs.35,000 – Rs.55,000 (CTC) per month as per IPH salary policy. The contract will be for one year (with a probation period of 3 months) to begin with and there will possibility for review/renewal.

Job description

Research Officers will:

• work with a team of 3-4 people from different disciplinary backgrounds and will report to the Principal Investigator.
• contribute to conceiving the design, collecting data and analysing data for specific aspects of the overall study.
• take up managerial role, in part, for specific aspects of the study as well as the overall project administration.
• need to make extended travel/stay for ethnographic work/data collection during certain phases of the study.
• liaise with varied stakeholders (academia, industry, governments, civil society, trade unions) to understand their interests and establish strategic relations.
• take lead role and contribute in scientific and popular writing.
• participate in and represent study/project interests at academic/learning opportunities available at IPH and other relevant fora.

Please fill up this online form – Apply Now

Send your cv to (cv@iphindia.org) with job title as subject

Last date for receiving applications form shall be

Sunday 30th Sep 2018

Keep the following information/documents ready for the online application:

1. Your basic details including name, permanent and current address and other identifying details
2. Resume/CV (PDF only)
3. Name, phone number, and email address of two references who are willing to provide a reference for your work. This could include your teachers/mentors/supervisors.
4. One page statement describing your motivation and fit for applying for this role  – up to 200 words (Explaining your interests, strengths, and qualifications for this role and how it will benefit your future professional goals)

All applications shall be reviewed and only those that are shortlisted shall be contacted over phone and/or email for an interview over Skype/in-person in the third week of October 2018. The post is expected to be filled before 1st November 2018.

Note:
Candidates applying for these positions shall not have any economic ties and shall not have represented any tobacco business or organisation that represents the interest of the tobacco industry in the past two years.