About Azim Premji University

Azim Premji University was established in Karnataka by the Azim Premji University Act 2010 as a not-for-profit University and is recognized by The University Grants Commission under Section 2F.

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Job Description

We invite a research associate to work on micro-ethnographies from Bangalore to understand COVID-19 healthcare seeking pathways in marginalised settings. 

  • Location: Bengaluru
  • Engagement: Full-time
  • Role: Research Associate
  • Deadline: Tuesday, 20 July 2021

In this role, you will adopt qualitative methodology to collect data on health-seeking behaviour using pathway approaches in two urban marginalised communities. 

You will study each participant’s health-seeking behaviour aided by them, people in their family, and health workers. You will write case studies on it, thus creating linkages between communities and participants with health systems and present their perception and barriers to accessing them. Health-seeking behaviour pathways will include community perception, stigma, superstitions, coping strategies. 

Duration

  • You will work with us for 7 months (starting August 2021).

Requirements

You should have: 

  • MA in social sciences, public health or related domains
  • Must have experience of fieldwork in social sciences or public health
  • Knowledge of qualitative research methodology, analysis and qualitative writing
  • Strong Kannada & English language skills

How to Apply

  • Please email the above documents to <aruna.​bhattacharya@​apu.​edu.​in> with ​‘Application for RAposition’ as subject line before 20 July 2021. 
  • Please send in: 
    • Your Curriculum Vitae 
    • A cover letter 
    • Names and contact details for two references
  • Click HERE, for the Official Notification.

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