IMHO Research Associate
- Location: Goa, Pune
Location: Pune or Goa
The Keshav Desiraju India Mental Health Observatory (IMHO) is an initiative to facilitate law and policy reform in mental health and suicide prevention. We promote evidence-based policy and bridge systemic gaps in mental health by advancing policy research and innovation, providing technical support to governments, and through an open-access repository of data and information on mental health laws, policies & services.
We are looking for a Research Associate for the Keshav Desiraju IMHO.
Qualifications & skills
Essential
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Law, Public Health, Public Policy or allied disciplines
- At least 2 years’ work experience in the fields of mental health, public health, law and policy reform, social justice, and other allied fields
- Strong research skills in both qualitative and quantitative techniques
- Proficiency in written English – strong academic and policy writing
Desirable
- Prior experience in communication, advocacy, stakeholder engagement and network building
- Proficiency in Hindi (verbal and written)
Responsibilities
- Conduct research by collecting, collating, and analysing existing data, metrics and information on mental health systems, law, and policy
- Draft and disseminate research outputs and publications (annual reports, briefs, newsletters, white papers, blogs etc.)
- Develop and maintain the IMHO website and data platforms
- Develop linkages and coordinate with civil society organisations, policymakers and other stakeholders as part of the IMHO’s institutional mechanism for collaborative research
- Organise and facilitate consultations and dissemination events at the international, national, state and local level
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).
We discourage the use of AI to create writing samples or statements of purpose. This is a research role, and original insight and writing voice are essential skills we are looking for. However, we do understand that AI can be useful to finetune language, and this is acceptable.
Applications will remain open till 19th June, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews two weeks thereafter.
