Public Health Foundation of India: Vacancy Notice: Research Scientist

Public Health Foundation of India
Vacancy Notice: Research Scientist
Position Code : PHFI-RSSC-100

Position Title : Research Scientist
Location : Gurgaon (Haryana)
Duration of Position : One year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.
Brief on the Organization:
The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is working towards building a healthier India. It is helping to address
the limited institutional and systems capacity in India by strengthening education and training, advancing research
and technology and facilitating policy and practice in the area of Public Health. PHFI is headquartered in New Delhi
with national presence through its constituent units of regional Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs) and Centers
of Applied Research in core public health themes. The Foundation, established in 2006 as a public private initiative,
is governed by an independent board comprising of senior government officials, eminent Indian and International
academic and leaders, civil society representatives and corporate leaders. For more information, please visit the
website www.phfi.org.
Project Brief:
The Centre for Environmental Health is a joint initiative of the Public Health Foundation of India and the Tata
Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai), and has been established with generous support from Tata Sons and Tata
Consultancy Services. Environmental Health is an area of growing interest for PHFI, with our work in the space
expanding over the past few years to address issues related to air pollution, climate change, pesticide use, and
water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), while the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has been in the forefront of
studying the social, economic and environmental determinants of health. This collaborative effort aims to set up
this much-needed platform in India for dedicated and high quality research and capacity building in the area of
environmental health.
In addition to a portfolio of research in areas such as air pollution, WASH and climate change, the Centre also offers
a platform to carry out work in chemical exposures , including pesticides, electronic waste and industrial pollution,
through fellowships and grants. The cumulative effects of socio-environmental factors along with nutritional
deficits can aggravate the resultant effects in already vulnerable populations exposed to such toxicants . Various
environmental and socio-cultural factors remain impediments and addressing these factors in a holistic approach
will be essential to evolve suitable remedial activities.
Efforts at the Center will focus on understanding the adverse health outcomes linked to exposure to toxic pollutants
in a range of situations, from informal waste recyclers in the electronic waste sector, farmers and their families
exposed to pesticides and vulnerable populations residing in industrial sectors.
Deliverables:
 Expand the chemical exposures portfolio in CEH, working at the intersection of socio-environmental and
nutritional factors.
 Conceptualise research projects, develop grant applications and work with other team members where relevant
to provide expertise in the theme area of chemical exposures, working at the intersection of socio-environmental
and nutritional factors in addressing health outcomes.
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 Provide leadership in developing appropriate research tools and co-ordinate the training of field staff, collection
of data in epidemiological studies, data management, analyses and report writing.
 Assist in desk reviews where relevant and development of publications in topical areas of interest
 Assist the team where required in development of course material and teaching in thematic areas .
 Work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team of researchers in building the portfolio of
environmental health research .
 Provide mentorship to junior researchers and field staff while working towards project deliverables within
appropriate timelines.
 undertake any other task as delegated by supervisor/Project Lead.
 Liaise with NGOs, government institutions, policy makers, national and international bodies for funding and
collaborations
 Coordinate with HR, Administration and Finance team as and when required.
 Generate quarterly progress reports
Qualification:
Essential
o Doctoral degree in a public health discipline or social sciences from reputed university/institute,
Desirable
o Post-doctoral experience
Experience:
Essential
o 3 - 5 years
Annual Salary (CTC) will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection
process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Please visit to PHFI Recruitment site (Recruitment Information Management System) update your profile and apply
against the position.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 08-Mar-18
Remarks:
 Candidates should have an excellent academic record, good communication skills, a commitment to high
quality graduate / post-graduate education.
 Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate for being called for interview.
 Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government Organization or Educational Institutions in India must
apply through proper channel.
 PHFI 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.
“PHFI reserves the sole right to alter/modify/cancel the entire selection process or the position or the
vacancy or to disqualify any candidature at any stage of the selection process”.
Women are encouraged to apply

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Public Health Foundation of India

Vacancy Notice: Research Scientist

Position Code : PHFI-RSSC-100

Brief on the Organization:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 08-Mar-18

Women are encouraged to apply

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