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Internship Contact Us Career Advertisement for the Position of Research Associate – Digital Public Health and Health Systems ADRI Patna Job Status: Previous Vacancies Posted Date: 12/05/2026 Last Date To Apply : 11/06/2026 The Asian Development Research Institute (ADRI), Patna, invites applications for the position of Research Associate – Digital Public Health and Health Systems. The position is suited for candidates interested in working at the intersection of public health, technology, field implementation, and evidence-based policy research.

The Research

Associate will support large-scale research and implementation projects related to digital health systems, health surveillance, programme monitoring, and community-level public health interventions. The role will involve extensive engagement with field operations, stakeholder coordination, implementation support, monitoring activities, and data collection processes across districts and communities.

Essential Qualifications Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in Public Health, Social Sciences, Statistics, Health Informatics, Development Studies, Data Science, Computer Applications, or a related field.

Solid interest in public health systems, implementation research, and field-based policy work.

Willingness to travel extensively for fieldwork and implementation activities.

Preferred Skills And Experience Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will be preferred: Field surveys and primary data collection

Monitoring and evaluation of health programmes

Digital data collection platforms such as SurveyCTO,



ODK, KoboToolbox, etc.

Coordination with government departments, health workers, and local stakeholders

Training and supervision of field investigators

Data management and quantitative analysis

Public health implementation and community engagement Key Responsibilities Coordinate and support field implementation activities across project locations.

Supervise data collection, monitoring, and quality assurance processes.

Conduct field visits and stakeholder consultations.

Assist in training enumerators and field teams.

Support preparation of reports, presentations, and project documentation.

Contribute to implementation research and operational coordination for digital public health initiatives.

Liaise with government officials, partner organizations, and local institutions as required.

Remuneration The remuneration will be competitive and aligned with UGC norms and fellowship structures offered by leading research and policy institutions in India, commensurate with qualifications, experience, technical expertise, field experience, and implementation skills.

Application Process Interested Candidates May Submit Detailed CV

Relevant supporting documents How To Apply Applicants must share their latest CV/ Resume along with a Research Statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining their research interests and the relevant documents mentioned above as one consolidated file (doc or pdf)



at [email protected] by June 11, 2026. Kindly mention “Research Associate – Digital Public Health and Health Systems” in the subject line of your email. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next round of the selection process.

Research Statement Format

Applicants are required to submit a Research Statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining their research experience, interests, and policy engagement. The statement should be concise, analytical, and written in a manner accessible to both academic and policy audiences.

The Research Statement May Broadly Include The Following Components Research Interests and Motivation Briefly describe your broad areas of research interest, thematic focus, and motivation for working on these issues.

Best Research

Work / Major Contribution Discuss Your Most Significant Research Work Or Project, Including the research question and context,

data and methodology used,

key findings,

policy relevance and implications,

and your specific contribution to the work (particularly in case of co-authored projects).

Current and Future Research Agenda Briefly outline ongoing work, future research interests, and areas you would like to contribute to in the context of public policy and development research.

Engagement with Policy, Fieldwork, or Implementation (if applicable) Candidates may also highlight experience related to field research, stakeholder engagement, programme implementation, survey design, data systems, impact evaluation, or collaboration with government and development institutions. The statement should demonstrate the applicant’s analytical capabilities, research orientation, and potential to contribute to collaborative, evidence-based policy research.

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