IIPS Research Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
International Institute of Population Sciences
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Job summary
International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS) invites applications for a temporary Research Officer position. The role is for three months with a consolidation pay of Rs. 30,000–60,000 per month, likely extendable until project tenure.
Candidates should hold a postgraduate NCrF level 7.0 or an undergraduate NCrF level 5.5 in relevant fields and have data programming experience. The officer will curate data, develop analytical codes, extract district-level information, and contribute to
Qualifications
- Postgraduate NCrF level 7.0 from a recognised university is required.
- Undergraduate NCrF level 5.5 in Statistics/CS/Data Science/Math/Engineering from a recognised university is required.
- Desirable qualifications include knowledge of coding in R/Python/SQL/STATA/SPSS/QGIS and English fluency.
Responsibilities
- Data curation, data compilation, data management, and web scraping.
- Contribute to writing codes and programming for analytical outcomes.
- Extraction of district-level data from government sources and surveys.
- Contribute to project activities such as systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Project report writing and drafting journal articles.
- Assist principal and co-coordinators in administrative work related to the project.
Skills
Education
Job description
COMPANY NAME International Institute of Population Sciences
International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS) has notified 1 temporary vacancy for the Research Officer post. The engagement is temporary for three months, with the possibility of extension till the project's tenure, offering a consolidated pay of Rs. 30,000-Rs. 60,000 per month. Applicants must hold either a postgraduate degree of NCrF level 7.0 from a recognised university, or an undergraduate degree in Statistics/Computer Science/Data Science/Mathematics/Engineering of NCrF level 5.5 from a recognised university. Eligible candidates can apply by email, sending their application along with a short write-up, updated CV and self-attested documents on or before 25 October 2026. The selection process involves shortlisting of applications followed by a virtual or personal interview.
Particulars
Details
Organisation International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS)
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Department Bio-Statistics and Epidemiology
Project Demographic and Social Perspective of Suicide Deaths in India
Tenure Three months (likely to be extended till the tenure of the project)
Post Name(s) Research Officer
Vacancies 1
Pay Rs. 30000–60,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit The notice does not mention age criteria
Candidates must meet either of the following essential qualifications:
- A postgraduate degree of NCrF level 7.0 from a recognised university, OR
- An under-graduate degree in Statistics/Computer Science/Data Science/Mathematics/Engineering of NCrF level 5.5 from a recognised university.
Essential qualifications may be relaxed by the selection committee in case of a candidate found exceptionally suitable otherwise. The panel's decision is the final decision.
Desirable qualifications and experiences include:
- Working knowledge of coding and programming in R/Python/SQL/STATA/SPSS/QGIS.
- Fluency in speaking and writing the English language.
The post offers a consolidated salary of Rs. 30000–60,000/- per month. This purely temporary position is for an initial period of three months, likely to be extended till the tenure of the project.
The Research Officer will be entrusted with the following specific tasks:
- Data curation, data compilation, data management, and web scrapping
- Contribute to writing codes and programming for analytical outcomes
- Extraction of district-level data from government sources and large/small-scale surveys
- Contribute to project activities such as systematic review, meta-analysis, etc.
- Project report writing and drafting of journal articles
- Assist principal and co-coordinator(s) in administrative work related to the project
IIPS reserves all the rights to call for any candidate for an interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed and invited for a virtual or personal interview. The date of the interview may be scheduled for a later date.
Official Website International Institute of Population Sciences
Have a question about this job?
There is 1 vacancy available for the Research Officer post under the project.
The last date to submit the application via email is 25th Oct 2026.
Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree of NCrF level 7.0 from a recognised university, or an undergraduate degree of NCrF level 5.5 in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or Engineering.
The notice does not mention age criteria.
The consolidated salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 60,000/- per month.
The notice does not mention any application fee.
The selection process comprises screening and shortlisting of applications followed by a virtual or personal interview for shortlisted candidates.
The post is purely temporary for a period of three months, with the likelihood of extension till the tenure of the project.
Applicants must write "Application for RO position-Project-IIPS" in the subject line of the email.
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