Epidemiology – Assistant / Associate / Full Professor

Public Health Career; Gujarat; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahmedabad University is seeking an Epidemiologist with strong quantitative methods to lead research on major chronic diseases, including mental health, behavioral and environmental determinants of health. A medical or paramedical background is a plus but not a substitute for a PhD.

Requirements include a PhD or equivalent (e.g., DrPH, ScD) in Epidemiology or a closely related field, with a strong publication record. Senior applicants should have a track record of securing funding.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Epidemiology or related quantitative discipline.
• Strong publication track record.
• Senior applicants would require a funding track record.

Responsibilities

• Lead epidemiological research on chronic diseases including mental health and environmental determinants of health.
• Develop and implement rigorous study designs and analytical methods.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong methods in epidemiology

Education

PhD or DrPH in Epidemiology or related quantitative discipline

Job description

Last date of application: 31st Oct 2026

Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit research university that offers students a liberal education focused on interdisciplinary learning and research thinking. The mission of Bagchi School of Public Health is to improve public health and the environment locally, nationally, and globally through research, training, and developing, disseminating, and implementing sustainable evidence-based interventions, programmes, and policies.

We are seeking applications or nominations for an Epidemiologist with strong methods expertise and research interests in major chronic disease including mental health, behavioral or environmental determinants of health.

Note: A medical or paramedical background, is an additional plus; however, an MBBS, MD or other clinical degrees are not a substitute for a PhD or equivalent degree.

Qualifications: PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, e.g., DrPH, ScD in Epidemiology or a closely related quantitative discipline. Strong publication track record. Senior applicants would require a funding track record.

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