Project Overview :
This project includes two key objectives :
- To explore the association between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution (PM2.5) and anaemia among Women of Reproductive Age (WRA) in India, and the moderating role of fruit and vegetable intake, using secondary data.
- To prospectively study the effect modification by antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients on the relationship between long-term PM2.5 exposure and anaemia among adolescent girls (18–25 years).
Preferred Qualifications :
Master's degree in a science discipline (e.g., Public Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, or related fields)Minimum 2 years of experience in conducting research and implementing field-based projectsRoles and Responsibilities :
Research Methodology Implementation
Apply both quantitative and qualitative research methods throughout the lifecycle of the study.Field Operations Planning
Develop and execute the field implementation plan for effective and timely data collection across sites.Tool & Training Development
Design data collection tools such as questionnaires; prepare and deliver training sessions for data collectors and field teams.Stakeholder Engagement
Develop training material for community stakeholders and assist in capacity-building initiatives.Multi-Site Coordination
Coordinate and supervise project activities across two field sites, ensuring protocol adherence and efficient project delivery.Monitoring & Quality Assurance
Conduct field monitoring visits to oversee data collection, ensure data quality, and troubleshoot issues in real-time.Laboratory Coordination
Liaise with laboratory teams for timely collection, processing, and analysis of biological samples; ensure the dissemination of lab results to participants.Skills Required
Quantitative and qualitative research, field project implementation, training and capacity building, questionnaire development, stakeholder coordination