Assistant Project Manager & Research Associate, THRIVE
- Location: Aravalli, Gujarat
The Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, Indian Law Society, Pune is looking for an Assistant Project Manager and Research Associate for the THRIVE Project in Gujarat, India. THRIVE is a 5-year project in collaboration with Addictions and Related Research Group, Sangath, India and University of Lucerne, Switzerland to implement a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the impact of cash transfers and mental health care on individuals with severe depression.
Location: Aravalli, Gujarat
Number of Vacancies: 1
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Lead field data collection, management and quality assurance for study data in Gujarat
• Design and monitor implementation of data collection protocols.
• Train and supervise field researchers and ensure high-quality data collection in line with protocol.
• Coordinate with data manager to ensure confidentiality, storage, and protection of study data.
• Plan and monitor weekly data collection and troubleshoot technical and field-level issues.
• Contribute to preparing reports, manuscript and publications.
Qualifications:
Essential
• Master’s degree in public health/Sustainable Development/Social Sciences/ Psychology
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in public mental health research/programs
• Proficiency in Gujarati, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Willingness and ability to travel for fieldwork across Gujarat.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle for field travel.
• Experienced with quantitative research methodologies
Application & selection process
Please complete the application and upload your CV along with 2 writing samples (please ensure that all writings samples are solely authored by the applicant).
Last date to apply: 9 November 2026
