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Job Description
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JOB TITLE
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Research Assistant
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REPORTING TO
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Research Fellow
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LOCATION
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Hyderabad
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OPEN ENDED /
FIXED TERM (Duration)
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2 years
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FULLTIME EQUIVALENT
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1 FTE
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JOB FAMILY
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Research
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CAREER STEP
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Foundation
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About The George Institute
The George Institute for Global Health was established in 1999 with a mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide, particularly underserved populations, by challenging the status quo and using innovative approaches to prevent and treat the world’s biggest killers: non-communicable diseases and injury.
With offices in Australia, China, India and the UK, our 700+ people support 245+ active projects and clinical trials across 50+ countries, with 400+ more staff across our social enterprises. We focus on the global health challenges that cause the greatest loss of life, the greatest impairment of life quality and the most substantial economic burden, particularly in resource-poor settings.
Together with our academic partners, UNSW Sydney in Australia, Manipal Academy of Higher Education in India and Imperial College London in the United Kingdom, we work with a global network of collaborators, undertaking clinical, population and health systems research.
Our experts are among the most cited globally, bestowed accolades for excellence and innovation, and regularly participate in policy fora. Our research is published in leading academic journals, referenced in policy documents, and recognised for its excellence, innovation and impact. We are designated a WHO Collaborating Centre (WHO CC) for Injury Prevention & Trauma Care, and a WHO CC for Population Salt Reduction. Since 1999, we have raised more than $1 billion for research and produced over 10,000 peer-reviewed publications and other academic outputs.
What we do
- Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery
- Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale
- Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
- Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship
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.
Context and Role
- We are seeking a Master’s-level graduate, preferably with a Master’s in Public Health, to contribute to a health systems research project examining the implementation of Respectful Maternity Care (RMC). Under an ICMR-funded RMC initiative aimed at strengthening public health systems by enhancing the quality, dignity, and equity of maternity care in rural and tribal areas of Telangana, the Research Assistant will work as a full-time core team member.
- The role will primarily involve supervising and monitoring field sites, overseeing data collection processes, and providing hands-on support to field staff during on-ground implementation across rural and tribal regions of Telangana. In addition to field supervision, the Research Assistant will gain experience in data synthesis and analysis and will support stakeholder engagement activities, while ensuring adherence to ICMR research protocols and ethical guidelines.
Reporting Relationships
Directly reports to Research Fellow, PI of RMC project, The George Institute, with a dotted reporting to the Director Primary Health Care, Health Systems Science.
Duties and Key Responsibilities
- Organize, supervise and monitor research activities across field sites in rural and tribal areas of Telangana.
- Coordinate and support field staff in data collection, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and quality of data collected.
- Oversee on-ground implementation of project activities in accordance with the study protocol.
- Conduct regular field visits to ensure adherence to research timelines, methodologies, and ethical standards.
- Support data management processes, including data cleaning, synthesis, and preliminary analysis under guidance.
- Assist in documenting field observations, challenges, and implementation learnings.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement with local health authorities, healthcare providers, and community partners.
- Ensure compliance with ICMR research guidelines and ethical requirements throughout the study.
- Contribute to project reporting, review meetings, and dissemination activities as required.
Essential Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in public health, economics, or the social sciences, with a minimum of one year of research experience.
- Proficiency in spoken Telugu.
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
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Economics, or Social Sciences with at least one year of research experience.
- Familiarity with health systems research, maternal health, or implementation research.
- Experience in field-based research, including supervision and monitoring of data collection.
- Basic skills in data management, synthesis, and analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative).
- Strong communication and coordination skills, particularly with field teams and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in spoken Telugu; ability to work in rural and tribal settings.
- Understanding of research ethics and experience working under ICMR or similar ethical guidelines.
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 the 20 October 2026
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.