Senior Research Officer (Adv#28/2024)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Posted on : January 18, 2024Application deadline : January 24, 2024
Senior Research Officer (Adv#28/2024)
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 values-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.
The Emerging Infections and Virology Laboratory is working on Viral infections including HIV, HEV, HPV, and most recently SARS-CoV-19 infection. The laboratory scientists conduct research and activities as principal investigators, co-principal investigators, and co-investigators, collaborating with national and international institutes/universities and with different Divisions of icddr,b. The laboratory also works for anti-viral drug discovery, diagnostic kit evaluation, and new therapeutic and vaccine trials.
Position Description:
The Senior Research Officer reporting to Assistant Scientist will be required to plan, organize, and implement all activities related to lab research of different projects to conduct high-quality research and implementation of the project activities within the strategy of research protocol as well as organizational values and guidelines. Major responsibilities will include-
- Plan and implement lab research in viral infections (including HIV, HEV, HPV, and SARS-CoV-19);
- Develop Protocol and present it to RRC and ERC for approval;
- Perform laboratory tests and experiments following the protocol of the affiliated research project that includes: Virus culture, Pseudovirus Neutralization Assay, and reporting;
- Perform in-house maintenance and calibration of complex laboratory equipment like PCR machine, ELISA readers, CO2 incubators, centrifuge machines, etc.;
- Prepare final report for submission to supervisor; Revise final report based on feedback received from supervisor.
- Review the manuscript written by the Research Investigator and provide feedback to support scientific manuscript creation;
- Participate in external quality assurance schemes;
- Mentor young professionals and prepare them for higher responsibilities.
Required qualifications and experience:
- M Sc. in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Genetic Engineering/Molecular Science;
- 5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
Location: Dhaka
Contract Type and Duration:
- Short-Term Contractual Service Agreement; duration will be 5 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.
Salary & Benefits:
- Tk.75,780/-(consolidated) per month inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances.
- Festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b and subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.
Notes of attention:
- 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.
Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by January 24, 2024.
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