Research Trainee

চাকরির বিবরণ

icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. The Gut-Brain Axis Laboratory is involved in observational and interventional research projects encompassing phase 1/2/3 clinical trials on autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases under the Infectious Diseases Division. The Research Trainee reports to the Assistant Scientist and is responsible for preparing research concepts and protocols, planning, organizing and directly implementing research activities, analysing data and writing manuscripts, with the objective of supporting research studies within project-specific research procedures and organizational guidelines. National position, open only to Bangladeshi nationals. Research traineeship basis for 1 year with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance. Stipend Tk. 82,270 per month (consolidated), income tax paid by icddr,b, subsidized canteen and transport subject to space availability. After the traineeship the trainee may apply for other suitable positions at icddr,b, but employment is not guaranteed. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written tests/interviews. icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

দায়িত্ব

• Create a detailed project plan as per the timeline and coordinate with internal teams to ensure execution
• Assign responsibilities to the team and initiate activities as per the project plan
• Monitor the progress of research and fieldwork
• Escalate issues to the supervisor in order to efficiently and effectively execute the research according to protocol
• Apply scientific analysis to research findings and derive implications for public health and share initial findings
• Prepare manuscripts/research reports with support from the supervisor for publication in international peer-reviewed journals
• Review scientific articles and explore different research ideas
• Make necessary changes and finalize the concept note to develop a research concept in alignment with division objectives
• Provide inputs to the Supervisor and Principal Investigator in research proposal and protocol development
• Prepare protocols in RRC format and present them to the RRC and ERC, making changes according to reviewers' comments
• Finalize the protocol to develop a robust research protocol meeting the guidelines of icddr,b

যোগ্যতা

• MBBS from a reputed institute with good academic results (mention percentage of marks/CGPA in the application), registered by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council
• Candidates with a Master's in Public Health (MPH) will be given preference
• At least 3 years of experience in public health research, particularly in multi-country clinical trial data management
• Candidates with exceptional research skills and/or publications in international peer-reviewed journals will be given preference

সুবিধা

• Stipend of Tk. 82,270 per month (consolidated), inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances
• Income tax paid by icddr,b
• Subsidized canteen and transport, subject to space availability

দক্ষতা

• Clinical Trial Data Management
• Data Analysis
• Protocol Development
• Public Health Research
• Scientific Writing