Research Fellow - Public Health, Nutrition and NCDs

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Research Fellow with a strong foundation in public health, mixed-methods research, nutrition science, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The candidate will contribute to the design, implementation, and dissemination of research projects focused on understanding and addressing the growing burden of NCDs through nutrition and lifestyle interventions. This role requires both qualitative and quantitative research skills, including the ability to manage field studies, analyse complex datasets, and translate evidence into publications, actionable insights for policy and practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement mixed-methods studies (quantitative surveys, qualitative interviews/FGDs, etc.) related to nutrition and NCD prevention or management.
• Contribute to the development of survey tools, sampling strategies, and data collection protocols.
• Conduct literature reviews, context analysis, and synthesis of global and national data on NCDs and dietary risk factors.
• Analyse data using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R) and qualitative software (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti or DeDoose).
• Prepare research reports, policy briefs, and academic publications.
• Engage with community stakeholders, policy makers, and health professionals to ensure relevance and uptake of findings.
• Support project management including ethics submissions, budgeting, and field coordination.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in nutrition, chronic disease epidemiology, and public health methods.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• PhD in Public Health, Global Health, Medical Anthropology with focus on Nutrition and NCDs.
• Demonstrated expertise in mixed-methods research design and implementation.
• Strong statistical and qualitative analysis skills.
• Experience in fieldwork in low-resource or community settings.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals required

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