Consultant- Research Coordinator (Project Research Scientist III (Non-Medical))

PHFI, in collaboration with the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), the Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), is implementing a project titled “Co-designing a gamification module to promote healthier dietary choices and reduce ultra-processed food consumption among school adolescents.” The project aims to co-design a gamified module targeting adolescents’ (11-14 years) healthy dietary practices. It combines nutrition literacy with behavioral nudges through persuasive technology, offering an interactive and user-friendly approach. The study has been funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

The position requires experience in managing both quantitative and qualitative data, including data cleaning and quality assurance. The role involves developing, adapting, and implementing questionnaires and survey tools, along with analyzing and interpreting data using statistical software such as NVivo, SPSS, STATA, R, or equivalent. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing analytical reports and contributing to manuscripts. Experience in community-based or multi-centric research studies—particularly in public health, nutrition, or adolescent health—is essential. Prior involvement in intervention or evaluation studies, including baseline–endline assessments and analysis of clustered or multi-site data, is highly desirable.

The position will perform the following tasks:

• Assist in development of intervention based on the formative phase of the study
• Support quantitative and qualitative data management, cleaning, and analysis.
• Conduct descriptive and inferential analyses and assist in interpretation of findings.
• Support in reporting related to behaviour change, nutrition outcomes, and intervention effects.
• Coordinate with research teams to support mixed-methods integration.
• Contribute to technical reports, manuscripts, and documentation required for the project.
• Carry out any other scientific or administrative responsibilities assigned by the Principal Investigator or Program Officer from time to time.

Essential:

• First-class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, with three years’ experience or PhD.

Desirable:

• PhD in health or allied fields.

Essential:

• 2-5 years of experience in conducting Public Health Research or programme implementation.

Desirable:

• More than 5 years of experience in conducting Public health Research.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in conducting trainings, meetings, and workshops.

The Position will be based at Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) – Hyderabad.

Please note that Consultancy Fee will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form– Application Form- Consultant – Res. Cor. (Pro. Res. Sci. III (Non-Medical)) (PHFI-CNST-2611 – Fill out form Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2611) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 02 March 2026.

Remarks:

• Candidates are requested to refer PHFI website for position description & process for applying. Please note only those applications will be considered which are received as per instruction written on PHFI website.
• 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!