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Research Associate [Project Research Scientist – III (M)]

Position Code: PHFI-RA-2646

Category: Research

Designation: Research Associate

Number of Positions: 1

Location: Delhi

Apply By: March 13, 2026

Duration: 01 Year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier

Brief on the Organization:

The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is working towards building a healthier India. It is helping to address the limited institutional and systems capacity in India by strengthening education and training, advancing research and technology and facilitating policy and practice in the area of Public Health. PHFI is headquartered in New Delhi with national presence through its constituent units of regional Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs) and Centers of Applied Research in core public health themes. The Foundation, established in 2006 as a public private initiative, is governed by an independent board comprising of senior government officials, eminent Indian and International academic and leaders, civil society representatives and corporate leaders. For more information, please visit the website www.phfi.org .

Recent studies on food consumption suggests that consumption of healthy foods and nutrients remain suboptimal, with high sodium, low whole grains, and low fruit intake all contributing to diet-related mortality and disabilities. Healthy food subsidies and unhealthy food taxes can impact dietary behaviors. This study is attempt to study the utilization of Food Delivery Application and their potential role in shaping dietary patterns and health outcomes across diverse demographic groups.

Position will be supporting the research team in executing the study and will be responsible for implementing study across three study site.

The position will perform the following tasks:

  • Support research team in development of implementation plan for the study in three sites
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Collection of primary data in Delhi, Bhubaneswar and Shillong.
  • Preform data quality checks in the field
  • Coordination at sites to ensure smooth implementation study at the sites
  • Develop data base using electronic data base platforms conduct field testing
  • Documentation and report preparation
  • Representing the project and IIPHD at various forums including meetings, conferences and seminars.
  • Participating in training and teaching activities at IIPH Delhi.
  • Perform any other task as assigned by the project team and PI.

Essential:

  • MBBS / BVSc / BDS + Post Graduate Degree (MD/MVSc./ MDS/MPH) or any equivalent degree, including integrated PG degrees.

Desirable:

Essential:

  • Around three years’ post qualification experience

Desirable:

  • ​ Analysis of data using statistical software
  •  Documentation and report writing

Annual Salary (CTC) will be based on the candidate’s skills and suitability as per the selection process. Only eligible and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further rounds.

Remarks:
  • Candidates are requested to refer PHFI website…
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  • Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government…
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  • Minimum qualification and/or experience…
  • No correspondence will be entertained…

“PHFI reserves the sole right to alter/modify/cancel the entire selection process…”

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