Research Assistant/Research Officer

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

• Full time Position
• Location - New Delhi 
• Fixed Term – 12 months (may be renewed)

We have an opportunity for your career to make a difference!  We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant/Research Officer 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/Research Officer" in the subject line to hrindia@georgeinstitute.org.in by the 15 October 2023

Context and Role 

The defining feature of modern medicine and global health is its practice being informed by evidence gathered from exhaustive and systematic assessment of the literature available and critically assessed and contextualized to improve the health of millions of people worldwide. Doing better research to improve lives also means doing research on research. As such, one of the priority research areas within the George Institute, is the Meta-Research & Evidence Synthesis Unit (MRES Unit). The MRES Unit focuses on:

• conduct and methodologies on evidence synthesis (evidence gap maps, qualitative evidence synthesis, rapid evidence synthesis, systematic reviews and meta-analysis)
• meta-research (research on methods, reporting, and policy/needs alignment)
• knowledge translation (clinical practice guidelines development, policy uptake and public engagement).

Reporting Relationships

Directly reports to Research Fellow, Meta-Research & Evidence Synthesis Unit. The Research Assistant/ Officer would work with a core team of 4-7 people, which continually collaborates with other divisions /units in different offices of Institute, and a wide section of external stakeholders including government, public agencies, and multi-national stakeholders.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

The Research Assistant/ Officer would in the course of his professional work be expected to:

• Perform screening of studies and data extraction, and analysis (SwiM/ qualitative evidence synthesis), and risk of bias assessments for different study designs
• Can validate data and evaluate consistency of data.
• Write reports and journal publications.
• Write ethics committee applications and develop supporting documents with support from more senior members of the team.
• Maintain good communication within the project team via email, reports, and teleconferences.

 The Research Assistant/ Officer should also:

• Participate in projects to document and improve processes, tools, systems, and organization and learning and development activities.
• Support organization of local, national, and international meetings / training / seminars.

As a Team Member:

• Be responsible for the MRES research/administration/planning, etc
• Support teaching, policy, and public engagement initiatives with support from other team members.
• Participate in team meetings and activities relating to evidence synthesis in MRES;
• Participate in special projects to improve processes, tools, systems and organisation;
• Take responsibility for personal learning and development and for setting achievable and meaningful work objectives and managing personal targets, meeting obligations of the Institute’s Performance Management and Development Policy;
• Demonstrate commitment to GI’s values, including performing to an exceptionally high ethical standard and focus on integrity, collaboration and teamwork in all efforts.

 Work, Health and Safety

• Comply with GI’s Work Health and Safety Policy and related procedures, and similar policies which apply when visiting the premises of affiliates and collaborating sites.
• Promote and contribute to a safe, secure environment for staff and visitors.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Qualifications:  Masters level qualification in public health/ health systems/ health policy / public policy / community medicine/ social sciences (with health-related specialisation or experience) *

Work experience:

• 0 years of experience Research Assistant
• 1 year of experience for Research Officer
• Demonstrated experience in conducting evidence synthesis or meta-research (mandatory for research officer)
• Experience in conduct of primary research (mandatory for RA and RO both)
• High level of proficiency in English (experience in scientific publications will be preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate in teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders.
• Strong focus on methodologically rigorous work, ability to see the big picture, whilst still maintaining a focus on detail and implementation.

Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and proven strategic thinking;

• Ability and willingness to travel (subject to COVID-19 restrictions)

*Formal educational qualification might be relaxed when there is published work or if there is work experience of specific relevance.

For more details, please see the Position Description for this role.

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. 

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.