Job: Senior Research Officer with Research Group of Diarrhoeal Diseases and Epidemiology under the Centre for Food and Waterborne Diseases

Location: Dhaka
Deadline: Monday, 11 November 2013

Posted on: 7 November 2013

Application Deadline: 11 November 2013

Senior Research Officer with Research Group of Diarrhoeal Diseases and Epidemiology under the Centre for Food and Waterborne Diseases (Internal Advertisement #385/13)

icddr,b invites applications from suitable candidates(Staff members & CSA holders) for the position ofSenior Research Officer with Research Group of Diarrhoeal Diseases and Epidemiology under the Centre for Food and Waterborne Diseases. The appointment will be made on a fixed-term basis for 1 year, which is renewable depending on performance and availability of funds.

Duty station – Dhaka

Salary – Annual Tk. 506,840/- inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances with other admissible benefits.

Benefits/facilities – 14.8% retirement fund contribution by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.1,420/- per child per month, medical facilities for dependent spouse and children, group life insurance. Subsidized canteen, transport and daycare facilities subject to availability.

Job Profile

• Laboratory Diagnostics: Perform Microbiological and molecular methods for isolation and detection of different enteric pathogens specially Vibrio cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus; Extraction of bacterial DNA, Dipstick test, DFA, Colony blot hybridization, DNA sequencing etc. Knowledge of bacterial typing using different DNA finger printing tools eg: PFGE, MLVA, and RAPD. Storing samples; Update database; Data analysis for communication/publication and to generate new research ideas; Train junior staffs and students in order to perform laboratory test effectively.
• Project Implementation: Prepare weekly work plan for the laboratory works of the project; collect, process, and store biological specimens from enrolled patients and healthy subjects as described in the study protocol; Monitor storage temperature when kept in -20 degree or ultralow freezers, keep log of temperature and other relevant records; Check sample storage system periodically and update record of using stored samples; follow up to ensure adequate logistics supply for lab and field staff; raise requisitions for the procurement of kits, reagents, stationeries through proper channel; Perform data entry and report writing; Follow up and report to lab supervisor regarding day to day work in order to effective project/research implementation and ensuring high quality research.
• Proposal and Protocol Development: Provide input to principal investigator on proposals and protocols development; read published journals, analyze existing data, and generate new ideas for possible projects; develop concept notes in collaboration with colleagues and PIs; prepare proposals with direction from PIs; support PIs in presentation of progress reports to donors (e.g. by creating supporting materials for distribution to donors) to be able to write meaningful proposals for funding.
• Mentoring and Training: Guide team members on completion of tasks, activities, reports and documents (e.g. qualitative research methods, PMDS formalities); mentor and train staff on-the-job in the field; provide feedback to supervisor on team members' performance in order to spread knowledge and develop team members.

Requirements:

Education and Relevant Experience :

• Masters in Microbiology from a reputed university;
• 4 years of practical research experience in a reputed microbiological laboratory.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge of

• Microbiological and molecular methods for isolation and detection of different enteric pathogens specially Vibrio cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus;
• Supervising junior staffs and students;
• Data analysis, data presentation, and manuscript writing;
• Bacterial DNA extraction, rapid detection of cholera bacteria by dipstick, DFA, PCR, colony blot hybridization, and DNA sequencing etc;
• Molecular characterizations of different enteric pathogens using Simplex, Multiplex, and Real Time PCR;
• Bacterial typing using different finger printing techniques such as MLEE, PFGE, RAPD, MLVA etc.;

Behavioral Competencies:

• Can maintain collegiality in the work place;
• Can foster partnerships;
• Able to communicate effectively;
• Able to interpret results;
• Must have innovative thinking skill;
• Able to adapt with continuous learning;

Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website:https://centre.icddrb.org/recruitment/jobList.jsp by November 11, 2013. Internal candidates must mention their identification number in the application.

Special information

icddr,b is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidature. Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for interview. All tests and interviews will be held in Dhaka.

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