Posted on : March 21, 2023 Application deadline : March 28, 2023

Research Assistant (Adv#95/2023)

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. As a values-based organization icddr,b encourages women and people with disabilities.

The program of Enteric and Respiratory Infections under the Infectious Diseases Division conduct research for multiple projects. These studies will be conducted in the urban slum areas of Mirpur. Household transmission study of Cryptospordium infection, Transmission dynamics of Campylobacter and Shigella study, Phase II Dengue vaccine trial and Neuro-imaging study are being conducted there in collaboration with scientists from abroad. These projects require Research Assistants with specific skills and knowledge to perform the test and collection of good quality of data.

Position Description:
The Research Assistant reporting to the Project Coordinator will be mainly responsible for performing following duties and responsibilities:

Perform morbidity serveillence of enrolled participants; Collect biological and enverionmental samples from household; Perform Quality Assurance, Quality Control (QAQC) of collected data and upload in the server; Perform anthropometric/Neuro assessments procedure (EEG, fNIRS, MRI/ video surveillance/CANTAB, LENA; Perform tab based data entry using ODK system; Enroll perticipants; Supervise and monitor the activities of surveillance worker; Provide logistic/administrative support to the team members.

Required qualifications and experience:

Bachelor degree in any discipline. 3 years of relevent experience; Experience in video surveillance, coding and Neuro assessments procedure will be given preference.

Location: Dhaka.

Number of Positions: 4

Contract Type and duration:

CSA; duration will be 03 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

Tk.35,868/-per month (consolidated) inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances; Festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b, and subsidized canteen; Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.

Notes of attention:

Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test /interview; The organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised; icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by March 28, 2023.

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