Project Research Scientist–I (Non-Medical)

Research Project entitled “ Assessing Climate Change Risk, Vulnerability, and Adaptation among Tribal Communities in India: An Exploratory Study on Indigenous knowledge and resilience” Title of the Post:Project Research Scientist–I (Non-Medical) Number of Posts:01 Duration:1 year (extendable based on performance) Essential Qualifications:Ph.D. in Statistics / Biostatistics / Applied Statistics / Data Science or closely related disciplines, demonstrated experience in statistical analysis of population, environmental, or health-related dataDesirable Qualifications: Experience in survey design, sampling strategies, and index construction (e.g., vulnerability or resilience indices) Prior exposure to climate change, environmental risk, vulnerability, or adaptation studies Ability to handle large datasets including household surveys, secondary climate datasets, or census-linked data Proficiency in statistical software such as R / STATA / SPSS / Python Experience in mixed-methods research, including collaboration with qualitative teams Experience in research writing, including reports, manuscripts, and policy briefsKey Responsibilities: Lead the quantitative and statistical components of the study Design and validate survey instruments, sampling frameworks, and data collection protocols Construct and analyze climate vulnerability, risk, and adaptation indices at community and household levels Integrate primary survey data with secondary climate and socio-demographic datasets Perform descriptive, inferential, and multivariate analyses to identify key vulnerability drivers Support triangulation with qualitative findings for a robust mixed-methods analysis Ensure data quality, reproducibility, and ethical data management Prepare statistical analysis reports, tables, figures, and visualizations Contribute to peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, and dissemination workshops Support the Principal Investigator in presentations to academic, policy, and community stakeholdersHow to ApplyJob Location: DelhiInterested candidates may submit their application, along with a cover letter and brief CV, to ratika@ by 30th December 2025Email: jobs.delhi@ & hrdelhi@ Address: International Institute of Health Management Research Plot No. 3, Sector 18A, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110075 Website:

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