Research Fellow

JOB SUMMARY

You will be working closely with the IIDE researchers and committees, both internal and external, developing collaborative projects. The key roles inclulde analysing data, preparing project protocols and manuscript preparation for submission to peer-reviewed journals.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work strategically with doctors, epidemiologists, statisticians, and other research fellows to formulate and answer important clinical and public health questions on the diagnosis, prognosis, management and prevention of infectious diseases.
2. Assist with manuscript preparation for submission to peer reviewed journals through literature review, preliminary data analysis, and drafting of manuscripts.
3. Work closely with principal investigators, senior research fellows, and research assistants to execute new studies by planning, preparing study protocols, and implementing these studies efficiently.
4. Prepare research grant applications under the direction of IIDE researchers, including performing necessary literatur review, advising on study design, and coordinating inputs from research collaborators.
5. Liaise with collaborators to bridge clinical and scientific information in order to integrate both into new and ongoing projects.
6. Present study results at local and international scientific conferences.

REQUIREMENTS

1. PhD or Masters (minimum requirement) degree in Science or Public Health.
2. Good knowledge in Epidemiology or Biostatistics will be advantageous.
3. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
4. Astute critical thinking skills and ability to learn and adapt quickly.
5. Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
6. Proficient in at least one statistical software package (e.g. SPSS, Stata, R).
7. Prior experience in publication of research findings will be advantageous.