Research Assistant

Project Name: HTA – Air Pollution Mitigation Strategies & EQ5DYLPosition Code: IIPHG/REC/2025-26/24Position Title: Research AssistantNo. of Posts: 02 (Two)Location: IIPH GandhinagarDuration of Position: 06 months (up to January 2026), extendable by up to 1 year based on the candidate’s performance.

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

IIPHG received a grant from the Department of Health Research, Government of India, to establish a Resource Hub for Health Technology Assessment. The purpose of HTA is to support informed policymaking, and economic evaluation forms one of the core components of HTA studies. The Hub will contribute to establishing a transparent and comprehensive mechanism of HTA for prudent and better allocation of resources, ensuring better equity in and access to healthcare in India. This is a multicentric grant received from PGI for the development and collection of data on Air pollution mitigation strategies and EQ5DYL data in India.

Deliverables

 To collect all needed data upon constructed or availed tools Make data available for analyzing procedure Count and reconcile data in terms of quality and quantity. Travel to field as per requirement Hand over all collected data at the end of the working day Any other activities/tasks as assigned by the PI or supervisor.

Qualification:

Master’s degree in Public HealthDesirable: PhD in Health Economics/ Public Heath or allied discipline

Experience:

Minimum 01 year of work experienceDesirable: 1 year of experience with understanding of HTA Methods

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 18th July, 2025.

Remarks

 Interested and eligible candidates are requested to apply online at https://iiphg.edu.in/work-with-us/. Please highlight the Name of the Post “Research Assistant” & Position Code (IIPHG-REC-2025-26-24) 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.