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Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2026/006
About the Project
The research project “Meeting the Challenge of Urban PHC Systems in India – A Learning Sites Approach”, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, establishes collaborative research partnerships across institutions, with learning sites in Kanpur, Bhubaneswar, and Bengaluru, coordinated through a global hub at University College London (Global Business School for Health).
This project uses a learning site approach across selected Indian cities to generate actionable evidence on the functioning and performance of urban primary health care (UPHC) systems. It examines how key structural and systemic features—such as health market pluralism, local governance arrangements, migrant populations, and climate-related vulnerabilities—shape the delivery of UPHC, with the aim of identifying system-level constraints and informing improvements in service models. The study employs a sequential mixed-methods design, combining literature reviews and site-specific situational analyses with an integrated approach that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research.
About the Position
We are seeking a Senior Project Executive Officer (Qualitative Researcher) to lead the qualitative research component of the project. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing research tools, overseeing qualitative data collection and analysis, contributing to project reports and peer-reviewed publications, and leading selected research outputs. The position is embedded within a mixed-methods research team comprising quantitative, qualitative, and interdisciplinary researchers, with active involvement in fieldwork and analysis in India.
About the Team
The selected candidate will report to the India Principal Investigator, Dr Sukumar Vellakkal, Department of Economic Sciences, IIT Kanpur, and will collaborate closely with national and international experts from India and the UK.
Responsibilities
- Undertake high-quality research, including literature reviews; collection, transcription, and analysis of qualitative data; interdisciplinary engagement; and leadership on selected academic outputs.
- Liaise and collaborate with external academic partners on data analysis, academic publications, meetings, workshops, and impact activities.
- Identify and engage in professional development opportunities in consultation with the Principal Investigator.
- Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to broader research networks.
• Prepare presentations, policy briefs, and high-quality academic manuscripts for submission to leading social science journals.
- Contribute to impact activities and identify opportunities to enhance the reach and policy relevance of research findings.
Essential Qualification
- PhD in health economics, health policy, health systems research, or a related social science discipline from a reputed institution.
- Demonstrated experience in qualitative research methodology.
- Good understanding of health issues, services, and health systems in low- and middle-income countries
- Ability to work with and coordinate between different stakeholders.
Relevant Skills and Experience
- Strong background in collecting, transcribing, translating, and analysing qualitative data.
- Designing research, applying for ethical approval, carrying out data collection field work, and analyzing qualitative data sets
- An impressive publication record relative to career stage in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
- Minimum 5 years of post-doctoral experience.
- Contribution to knowledge translation for various audiences
- Excellent skills for producing academic products, including the ability to write clearly.
- Computing skills for qualitative data analysis.
- Ability to work with a range of people from different backgrounds and disciplines.
- Strong communication skills
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay scale: ₹70000 – 5000 – ₹200000 (consolidated), commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Opportunity to work in a stimulating and collaborative research environment with national and international partners.
Duration of Appointment
- The post is purely temporary and contractual.
- Appointment is for up to two years, initially for one year, with renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
The department reserves the right to set appropriate shortlisting criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of interview details via email.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply by completing the Google form and uploading a CV detailing their qualifications and experience, along with copies of relevant certificates:
https://forms.gle/J1UHW93R2ZNajCGb9
The last date for submitting an application is January 20, 2026.
Dr. Sukumar Vellakkal
Associate Professor
Department of Economic Sciences
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur – 208016
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