Research Assistant

Project Name: NRDC- Heat Action Plan 2026-2027­­­­
Position Code: IIPHG/REC/2026-27/127
Position Title: Research Assistant
No. of Posts: 02 (Two)
Location: 01: Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh & 01: Bhopal (MP)/Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Duration of Position: 08 Months (Up to May-2027)
Brief On The Organization
Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) is a University established under IIPHG Act, 2015 of Gujarat State. It offers courses in the field of Public Health. It also undertakes various research projects in the field of Public Health. The university is established by Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) with support from the Government of Gujarat, Department of Health & Family Welfare.
Project Brief
This project proposes following project activities: 1) To promote heat resilience initiatives in Ujjain and Bhopal and boost the implementation of the Heat Action Plan 2) To create new health education and media materials for raising awareness, 3) To conduct the heat vulnerability assessment and threshold analysis for different Indian cities, 4) To write scientific papers and media articles to increase the evidence base for heat interventions in India.
Deliverables
Coordination with the IIPHG, NRDC, and government officials
Planning and implementation of project activities as assigned by PI, supervisor or project coordinator.
Maintain all the records pertaining to project activities and documentation.
Conduct the heat vulnerability assessment and threshold analysis for different Indian cities.
To write scientific papers and media articles to increase the evidence base for heat interventions in India.
Any other activities as assigned by the PI or supervisor.
Qualification: (Minimum)
Minimum: Masters in Public Health/Hospitals/health care management/ similar developmental or social studies
Desirable: Master’s degree in the relevant subjects from a recognized university.
Experience
Minimum: About 0-1 year of experience in Public Health. Fresher’s are encouraged to apply.
Desirable: Field experience in the public health will be valuable
Other Requirements
Travel & Place Percentage of travel liasioning Requirement Report Writing & Documentation Operational Requirement Computer Knowledge Travel required to the project site 80% of travel required. Internal: Inter/Intra department; External: With donors, government, stakeholders or any other. Quarterly report to the project coordinator /Report writing/Donor reports Field level coordination Advance computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft office.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 15th October, 2026.
Remarks
Interested and eligible candidates are requested on apply online at https://iiphg.edu.in/work-with-us/.
Please select the Name of the Post “Research Assistant” OR Position Code (IIPHG-REC-2026-27-127) in the subject.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate being called for interview.
Candidates applying for more than one post are required to submit separate application for each post.
Call letters to the shortlisted applicants shall be sent by email. No postal communication shall be made.
Incomplete applications, shall be summarily rejected and no communication in this regard shall be entertained.
No TA / DA will be paid to attend the selection process, if called for.
Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government Organization or Educational Institutions in India must apply through proper channel.
IIPHG reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all available positions.
The requirements of minimum qualification and/or experience may be relaxed in the case of candidates with outstanding credentials.
No correspondence will be entertained from candidates regarding any delays, conduct & result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview.
Women are encouraged to apply.

Work arrangement
No