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. icddr,b as a value-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.

The program of Enteric and Respiratory Infections under the Infectious Diseases Division conducts research with vaccine trial unit for multiple projects like RSV, Polio, HEV, Flu vaccine etc. icddr,b is working for controlling enteric infections, detecting and controlling emerging and re-emerging infections with the collaboration of the relevant government and non-government stakeholders.

Objective:

This Research Fellowship will provide an opportunity for aspiring researchers to work with eminent public health researchers and receive hands-on training, exposure, and experience in a research-based environment like icddr,b. The Fellowship programme is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and performance of the individuals who want to become an independent researcher at icddr,b.

The Fellowship is aimed at capable individuals who have recently completed their Masters or primary professional education, are in the career formative stage (within 3 years of receiving their last degree), and are interested in making a career in research. The Fellow will be required to perform duties as assigned by the supervisor.

The Research Fellow will be reporting to the PI/Co-PI or her/his delegate. The Fellow is expected to contribute to public health research under the guidance of the PI. She/he will assist PI and be primarily responsible for the following duties and responsibilities

• Conduct literature review;
• Analyze data;
• Draft concept notes, protocols, reports and manuscripts;
• Prepare and deliver presentations;
• Support in project coordination and implementation;
• Assist in budgeting and financial management.

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline (such as Public Health/Statistics/Applied Statistics/Biostatistics/Epidemiology/Nutrition) (CGPA at least 3.5 out of 4-point scales both in Bachelor and Masters) or MBBS from reputed institute with good academic result;
• Strong interpersonal and excellent communication and writing skills in English;
• Must have strong critical thinking skills, ability to identify substantive problems and creative capacity to resolve these problems. She/he should be proactive, dynamic, and capable of working independently.
• Candidates who demonstrate exceptional research skills will be given priority.

Location: Matlab

• Duration will be 1 year with a possibility of extension subject to performance.

• Tk.51,090/- per month (consolidated) inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances;
• The progress of the Research Fellows will be monitored and evaluated. On successful completion of training and final evaluation, the Fellow will be awarded certificates;
• Income tax paid by icddr,b and subsidized canteen;

After completion of at least 1 (one) year Fellowship, Fellows will be eligible to apply for any other suitable posts against icddr,b vacancy announcements. However, such posts are not guaranteed. The selected Fellow will not be eligible for any other Fellowship programme at icddr,b.

• 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;
• icddr,b encourages women and people with disabilities to apply.

Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by January 10, 2024.