The International Institute for Population Sciences, a deemed university in Mumbai known for population and health studies, has announced recruitment for the post of Research Officer. A single vacancy is on offer under the project titled Demographic and Social Perspective of Suicide Deaths in India, handled by the institute's Bio-Statistics and Epidemiology department. The role involves data management, coding, analysis and report writing on a temporary project basis.
IIPS Research Officer Recruitment 2026
Posted 20 Oct 2026Updated 20 Oct 2026File No. 11-15011/3/2025-BIO-STATISTICS AND EPIDEMIOLOGY (Computer No. 22226)
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
25 Oct
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Last date 25 Oct 2026 · 5 days left
- Notification20 Oct
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About IIPS Research Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- International Institute for Population Sciences
- Advertisement No.
- File No. 11-15011/3/2025-BIO-STATISTICS AND EPIDEMIOLOGY (Computer No. 22226)
- Post Name
- Research Officer
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month (consolidated)
- Tenure
- Three months, likely to be extended till the tenure of the project
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Officer
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Officer | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Research Officer
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.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Officer | 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. |
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications are screened and only shortlisted candidates are informed.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are invited for a virtual or personal interview; the date may be scheduled later.
Salary Structure
Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month (consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Prepare an updated CV detailing all academic qualifications and experience.
- 2Write a short write-up on how you will be the best fit for the position.
- 3Gather self-attested copies of documents in support of your qualification and experience.
- 4Draft an email with the subject line exactly as 'Application for RO position-Project-IIPS' and mention the project name and the post applied for.
- 5Email the application and attachments to [email protected] and mark a copy to [email protected].
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Updated CV
•Short write-up on suitability for the position
•Self-attested copies of documents supporting qualification and experience
Important Details
- The selection committee may relax the essential qualifications for a candidate found exceptionally suitable, and the panel's decision is final.
- The application email must carry the subject line 'Application for RO position-Project-IIPS' and name the project and the post applied for.
- The post is purely temporary and Mumbai-based, under the project 'Demographic and Social Perspective of Suicide Deaths in India'.
Specific Tasks of the Research Officer
- 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
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Working knowledge of coding and programming in R/Python/SQL/STATA/SPSS/QGIS
- Fluency in speaking and writing the English language
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