The research project, “Meeting the Challenge of Urban PHC Systems in India – A Learning Sites Approach,” led by the Department of Economic Sciences, IIT Kanpur, invites applications for the position of Field Researcher. The Field Researcher will be responsible for collecting primary data across the study sites through surveys, interviews, and field observations. The role will involve engaging with community members, healthcare providers, and other relevant stakeholders to gather firsthand information to inform the study's analysis and findings. The position requires close collaboration with the research team to ensure high-quality data collection, systematic documentation, accurate data management, and adherence to research protocols and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting field-based primary data collection activities.
Ensuring that data are collected accurately, ethically, and in accordance with the institution's research methodology and guidelines.
Assisting with the identification and recruitment of research participants, including stakeholders in the communities and government agencies.
Recording data, transcribing interviews, and maintaining detailed field notes for analysis by senior researchers.
Managing and coordinating with the field team.
Ensuring smooth data collection and storage and maintaining the integrity and security of data.
Other tasks assigned by the reporting authority.

Essential Qualification:

Education	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with relevant fieldwork experience.
Experience	Relevant fieldwork experience and field-based survey experience.
Skills and Competencies	Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office tools (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport and engage respectfully with diverse community members and stakeholders.
Personal Attributes	Detail-oriented and a proactive attitude. Basic understanding of the urban health system, particularly primary healthcare services and community-level health structures. Adaptable, resourceful, and solutions-oriented. Culturally sensitive and empathetic, with an ability to work with people from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Willingness and flexibility to travel extensively within Kanpur city for field-based data collection. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team. Commitment to ethical research practices Reliable and accountable, with a commitment to maintaining data quality and meeting fieldwork timelines.

Salary

Pay Scale: 10800-1100-50400 (Consolidated), commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Duration of Appointment.

The post is purely temporary and contractual.
Appointment will be made initially for one Year.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should apply by completing the Google form and uploading a CV along with copies of relevant certificates:

https://forms.gle/zpk2eAkTBEn2HXG98

The last date for submitting applications is 30.11.2026.

Dr. Sukumar Vellakkal
Associate Professor
Department of Economic Sciences
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur – 208016

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR