Research Associate & Study Coordinator

About the Role

Masthishkam Foundation is seeking a full-time, on-site Research Associate & Study Coordinator based in Bengaluru. This role involves coordinating a study to examine if a structured approach inspired by clinical diagnostic reasoning can improve judgement in intelligence analysis. The successful candidate will work directly with Dr. Pravin Thomas and research collaborators to manage the study from preparation through to publication. The consolidated salary is ₹70,000 per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and editing research cases from published investigation reports.
• Coordinating case writers and independent fact-checkers.
• Preparing ethics submissions and participant materials.
• Organizing participating institutions, recruitment, and experimental sessions.
• Coordinating the study platform.
• Maintaining datasets and documentation.
• Protecting study blinding and confidentiality.
• Supporting analysis and manuscript preparation.
• Contributing to wider Foundation activities, including research syntheses, policy briefs, proposals, partner communications, and program coordination.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Practical experience conducting human-participant research, preferably behavioral experiments or studies of judgement and decision-making.
• Understanding of experimental design, participant recruitment, research ethics, informed consent, and data management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with statistical software such as R, Python, or SPSS.
• Excellent written English, with the ability to interpret complex reports, verify sources, and develop clear, accurate research materials.
• Ability to implement a study protocol carefully, maintain blinding and confidentiality, and document procedures and deviations.
• Strong organizational skills, including coordinating collaborators, managing timelines, and following tasks through to completion.
• Interest in cognitive security, reasoning under uncertainty, and translating research into practical resources.

Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in cognitive science, psychology, behavioral science, neuroscience, public health, or a related discipline.
• Experience with online experimental or survey platforms, ethics applications, and academic publications would be an advantage.