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Research Assistant
Job No:
GEORGE582
Location:
New Delhi
Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.
- Full time Position
- Based in New Delhi
- 1 year contract
- Make a leading contribution on global health outcomes
We have an opportunity for your career to make a difference! We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join our organisation.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should send their resume with full contact details, current and expected CTC/salary; clearly mentioning the job title ’Research Assistant’ in the subject line to hrindia@georgeinstitute.org.in by 18 June 2023
Context of the role
TGI has recently been awarded a team science grant titled “ChAracterizing, RevIving, Supporting, Monitoring and MAnaging Sustainable food systems to address malnutrition in indigenous tribal communities of India- CARISMMA sustainable food system study”. The study aims to explore food systems (production, processing, distribution, procurement, and consumption of food) of traditional indigenous communities of Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Meghalaya, to understand their sustainability and role in addressing malnutrition.
The Role
We are looking for a Research Assistant who will be engaged in this multi-institutional and multi-centric study, who will be mainly responsible for supporting the core team in development of important study documents, coordinating with the field team for data collection and assisting in preparation of reports, manuals of procedures, and manuscripts.
Duties and Key Responsibilities
- Support the core team in protocol development for food systems and nutrition research component
- Support the core team in development of study tools and manual of procedures for food systems and nutrition research component
- Provide support in conducting and coordinating workshops for training of the core team on tools for agro-ecological process evaluation
- Pilot the study tools for food systems and nutrition research component
- Supporting the SRF in periodic reports
- Provide support in qualitative and quantitative data collection
- Coordinate and supervise the field team at 1 field site
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Qualifications: Masters in Food and Nutrition with 0-1 year of experience
- Experience of field coordination, strong writing skills for preparing reports and manuscripts
- Demonstrated capability to produce outcomes and achieve objectives within agreed time periods
- Strong focus on producing the highest quality of work and on ensuring optimum accuracy of outputs
- Well organised and efficient, with the capacity to work under pressure
Please see here for more information Position Description
The George Institute India
The George Institute, a wholly owned legal not-for-profit Indian research institute, has been conducting research related activities in India since 2002. The George Institute India’s mission mirrors that of the parent organization, namely the discovery and implementation of solutions to chronic and disabling health problems through research, policy development and capacity building.
A number of large-scale projects in population, health systems and clinical research, funded by a diverse group of sponsors, both public and private, are conducted in India. The George Institute India comprises two distinct operating groups: Research and Development, and Infrastructure and Resources. It has two separate offices - in Hyderabad and New Delhi, where the research staff and senior management are based. https://www.georgeinstitute.org.in/
About the George Institute
We are a medical and health research institute affiliated with leading universities aiming to challenge the status quo in health care. With 700+ people around the world, and projects in over 40 countries, our Strategy 2025 is all about impact – specifically, the impact of The George Institute’s activities on the health of millions of people, particularly those living in disadvantaged circumstances around the world.
Our strategy focuses on three key research priorities:
- Better Treatments: finding better treatments for the world’s biggest health problems
- Better Care: transforming primary health care to support better health for more people
- Healthier Societies: harnessing the power of communities, governments and markets to improve health
For more information about The George Institute, visit www.georgeinstitute.org.
Please apply now!
Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.
Everyone is encouraged to apply, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, and mature-aged adults.
