Research Analyst (Contractual) - Centre for Research in Wellbeing and Happiness

Centre for Research in Wellbeing and Happiness, FLAME University, Pune, invites applications for the position of “Research Analyst” on a contractual basis for a period of one year, subject to further extension.

About the Role

• Position Research Analyst
• Duration 1 Year - (1st November 2026 to 31st October 2027)
• Gross Remuneration: INR 35,000 per month
• Last Date to Apply: 15th October 2026
• List of Shortlisted Candidates 20th October 2026
• Interview: 26th October 2026
• Date of Joining: 1st November 2026

Description: The Research Analyst will support ongoing and new research projects of the Centre, particularly in the areas of public health, health economics, health systems and policy, population studies, and socioeconomic inequalities in health and well-being. The role will involve working across different stages of the research process, including literature reviews, primary and secondary data collection, data analysis, interpretation and presentation of findings, and preparation of research reports, policy briefs, manuscripts, and other research outputs. The candidate will be expected to work with large-scale survey and administrative datasets and assist in applying appropriate statistical and econometric methods. The role may also involve supporting field-based research, surveys, and data collection, depending on project requirements. Candidates should have strong analytical and writing skills, an interest in applied and policy-relevant research, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with researchers and faculty members.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing and new research projects of the Centre, particularly in the areas of public health, health economics, health systems and policy, population studies, and socioeconomic inequalities in health and well-being.
• Work across different stages of the research process, including literature reviews, primary and secondary data collection, data analysis, interpretation and presentation of findings.
• Prepare research reports, policy briefs, manuscripts, and other research outputs.
• Work with large-scale survey and administrative datasets and assist in applying appropriate statistical and econometric methods.
• Support field-based research, surveys, and data collection, depending on project requirements.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively with researchers and faculty members.

Qualifications

• Essential Qualification: A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Economics, Public Health, Public Policy, Statistics, Demography/Population Studies, or a related discipline.
• Desirable Qualification: A postgraduate degree or higher qualification in any of the above-mentioned disciplines. Compensation may be negotiable for candidates who have completed a Master’s degree, commensurate with their qualifications and experience.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• An interest in applied and policy-relevant research.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with researchers and faculty members.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with large-scale survey and administrative datasets.
• Familiarity with appropriate statistical and econometric methods.
• Experience in field-based research, surveys, and data collection.

Pay range and compensation package

• Gross Remuneration INR 35000 per month.
• Compensation may be negotiable for candidates who have completed a Master’s degree, commensurate with their qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their application to crwbh@flame.edu.in along with their full CV and a brief note (200 words) outlining their research interests and goals.

General Instructions

• Candidates should possess the prescribed qualification and experience as of the closing date of application. Candidates are required to produce specific certificates as per eligibility conditions whenever asked.
• Further, merely fulfilling the minimum qualifications or the eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to be necessarily considered or called for a written test/evaluation. More stringent criteria may be applied for short-listing the candidates to be called for an evaluation.
• Applications which do not meet the criteria given in this advertisement and/or incomplete applications are liable to be summarily rejected.
• FLAME University reserves the right not to fill the above position if circumstances so warrant. The Director, CRWBH, FLAME University is competent to decide not to fill the above posts without assigning any reason. The Institute can also consider suitable candidates who may not have applied. The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final.
• Any questions regarding the positions can be referred to the email ID: crwbh@flame.edu.in