Senior Project Associate-BiRAC KniT 2.0 Project

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 projects

Roles 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.