Position Description:
The Research Trainee reports to the Principal Investigator(s) and will be required to prepare research concepts and protocols; plan, organize and direct implementation of research activities; analyze data and write manuscripts; provide leadership role, negotiate with key stakeholders for field management and give relevant input in ongoing project operation with the objective of supporting research studies within the guidelines of project-specific research procedures and organizational values and guidelines. S/he will be involved in –

• Conduct literature review, analyze data and draw scientific inferences;
• Create a detailed research design and methodology to achieve the study objectives;
• Estimate requirements for financial and non-financial resources based on research methodology;
• Draft concept notes, protocols, reports and manuscripts;
• Prepare and deliver presentations;

• Support in project coordination and implementation;
• Assist in budgeting and financial management.
• Circulate new protocol drafts internally and externally, seek feedback and modify accordingly;
• Coordinate with Research Administration (RA) for approvals for research-related activities;
• Monitor and coordinate the project-related activities;

• Conduct periodic field visits for coordination and mitigating operational challenges and work with PI in cost-tracking activities.
• Prepare presentation slides and presentations in different scientific forums;
• Write study reports and articles for peer-reviewed journals;
• Conduct peer reviews of manuscripts of other researchers in order to support scientific manuscript creation while developing one’s own scientific writing abilities.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Young, bright individuals who meet the following criteria and are aspiring to develop their career as public health researchers in the research-based environment at icddr,b are encouraged to apply.

• MBBS from a reputed institute with good academic results (Please mention the percentage of marks/CGPA in your application) and 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 with strong interpersonal and excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• Degree or training on advanced bio-statistics will be given preference;

• Candidates who demonstrate exceptional research skills will be given priority;
• Must have strong critical thinking skills, ability to identify substantive problems that threaten the research activities and the creative capacity to resolve these problems. S/he should be proactive, dynamic, and capable of working independently.