JPGSPH Vacancies

James P Grant School of Public Health
BRAC University

Position: Research Associate (Medical Doctor)
Position: Senior Research Assistant (Social Sciences / Qualitative Data Specialist)

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Position: Research Associate (Medical Doctor)

James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University calls for applications from appropriate candidates for the position of Research Associate (Medical Doctor) for an initial period of 6 months. The position is subject to renewal based on the performance of the incumbent and fund availability. It is a full-time contractual position at the School of Public Health. 

The Research Associate (Medical Doctor) will fulfill the following responsibilities:

  • Develop project proposals, concept notes, reports and dissemination materials as required;

  • Develop/translate/pretest instruments for qualitative and quantitative data as required;

  • Supervise as well as directly get involved in the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data as required from individuals, relevant agencies and institutions where data may be available, and to follow-up on such matters;

  • Liaison with SPH office in providing full assistance and support in making all administrative and logistic arrangements, including workshops, meetings, travel, accommodation etc., and any other arrangements as instructed by the Principle Investigator and/or the Project Coordinator; 

  • Carry out any other duties as directed by the Project Coordinator, Researchers and Consultants, as required by the project;

  • Work closely with other academic, research and clinical training programs at SPH as required.

Academic qualifications: MBBS degree with postgraduate degrees in Public/Population Health with Communications and IT skills: 

Other competencies:

  • Strong leadership and team-building skills

  • Excellent writing, speaking and communication ability in English and Bengali

  • Adequate IT skills e.g., Advanced knowledge of MS office (Excel), Internet, SPSS and/or STATA (Knowledge of Atls.ti is an added advantage)

  • At least 1 (one) year of work experience in research and/or health and development field.

Salary: Negotiable

How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to send an application with a personal statement summarizing their relevant experience in a 4 page (max.) curriculum vitae with the name of two referees and contact information to the following e-mail address: recruitment.sph@bracu.ac.bd 

Please mention the position in the subject line of your email: Research Associate (Medical Doctor) 

JPGSPH will consider applications till January 20, 2012. JPGSPH regrets to inform that it is not liable to reply to all the submitted applications. Only selected candidates will be called for an interview.
JPGSPH is an equal opportunity institution and female candidates are encouraged to apply

Application Deadline: January 20, 2012

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Position: Senior Research Assistant (Social Sciences / Qualitative Data Specialist)

James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University calls for applications from appropriate candidates for the position of Senior Research Assistant (Social Sciences/Qualitative Data Specialist) for an initial period of 6 months. The position is subject to renewal based on the performance of the incumbent and fund availability. It is a full-time contractual position at the School of Public Health.

 The Senior Research Assistant (Social Sciences/Qualitative Data Specialist) will fulfill the following responsibilities:

  • Develop project proposals, concept notes, reports and dissemination materials as required;

  • Develop/translate/pretest instruments for qualitative data as required;

  • Supervise as well as directly get involved in the collection and analysis of qualitative data as required from individuals, relevant agencies and institutions where data may be available, and to follow-up on such matters; 

  • Liaison with SPH office in providing full assistance and support in making all administrative and logistic arrangements, including workshops, meetings, travel, accommodation etc., and any other arrangements as instructed by the Principle Investigator and/or the Project Coordinator; 

  • Carry out any other duties as directed by the Project Coordinator, Researchers and Consultants, as required by the project; 

  • Work closely with other academic and research programs at SPH as required.
     

Academic qualifications: Postgraduate degrees in Social Sciences /Anthropology and/or, Public Health/Population Health with Communications and IT skills.

Other competencies:

  • Strong leadership and team-building skills

  • Excellent writing, speaking and communication ability in English and Bengali

  • Adequate IT skills e.g., Advanced knowledge of MS office (Excel), Internet (Knowledge of Atls.ti or any other Qualitative Data Analysis Software is an added advantage)

  • At least 1 (one) year of work experience in research and/or health and development field.


Salary: Negotiable

How to apply: 

Interested candidates are requested to send an application with a personal statement summarizing their relevant experience in a 4 page (max.) curriculum vitae with the name of two referees and contact information to the following e-mail address: recruitment.sph@bracu.ac.bd 

Please mention the position in the subject line of your email: Senior Research Assistant (Social Sciences/Qualitative Data Specialist) 

JPGSPH will consider applications till January 20, 2012. JPGSPH regrets to inform that it is not liable to reply to all the submitted applications. Only selected candidates will be called for an interview.
JPGSPH is an equal opportunity institution and female candidates are encouraged to apply

Application Deadline: January 20, 2012

 

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