Job ID: 303023

Research Associate-III

Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG)

Location: Gujarat

Apply by: 07 Sep 2026

Relevant Sectors

Infrastructure, Technology, Engineering, Science

VACANCY NOTICE

Publish Date: 1st September, 2026

Project Name: Technical Resource Center under the Center for Evidence based Guidelines

Position Code: IIPHG/REC/2026-27/105 R

Position Title: Research Associate-III

No. of Posts: 01 (One)

Location: IIPHG

Duration of Position: 11 Months

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 involves establishing a Technical Resource Centre (TRC) under the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, as part of its Centre for Evidence based Guidelines initiative. The TRC will conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses on prioritized review questions (PICOs) and grade the certainty of evidence using the GRADE methodology, to support the development of national evidence-based clinical guidelines.

Deliverables:
• Supporting the PI in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses
• Assisting in research paper writing
• Contributing to guideline formation activities under the Centre for Evidence for Guideline
• Coordinating with different levels across selected review centres
• Supporting other research-related activities associated with the project.
• Any other task given by the project PI.

Qualification: (Minimum)
• Ph.D. / MD / MS / MDS or equivalent degree; OR M.V.Sc. / M.Pharm / M.E. / M.Tech / M.Sc. with at least 3 years of post-qualification research experience and at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.

Desirable: Prior experience handling systematic review projects in the medical field; basic knowledge of biostatistics; knowledge of research paper writing; publications involving systematic reviews and meta-analysis as first/corresponding author in SCIE Q1 journals.

Experience: At least 3 years of post-qualification research experience with a minimum of one SCI-indexed publication (for
M.Pharm/M.Sc./M.Tech/M.E./M.V.Sc. candidates); no separate minimum experience prescribed for Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS holders.
Desirable: Experience in systematic review and meta-analysis projects; high-level expertise in data analysis using R programming, STATA and Python.

Other Requirements:

Travel & Place Percentage of travel :

liasioning Requirement : Coordination with selected systematic review centres

Report Writing & Documentation : Yes - research paper and report writing required

Operational Requirement :

Computer Knowledge : R programming, STATA, Python (desirable)

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 7th Septemebr, 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 Associate-III” OR Position Code (IIPHG-REC-2026-27-105 R) 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.