Family Group: Allied Health
JOB SUMMARY
As a Research Fellow, you will be working closely with the researchers and committees, both internal and external, developing and running projects. The key roles include grant preparation and submission, research administration, data analysis (qualitative and/or quantitative), protocol preparation and manuscript preparation for submission to peer-reviewed journals. The range of projects that you may cover include (but not limited to) communicable and non-communicable diseases, population health, etc.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC
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 communicable and non-communicable diseases, population health, etc.
Assist with manuscript preparation for submission to peer reviewed journals through literature review, preliminary data analysis, and drafting of manuscripts.
Work closely with principal investigators, senior research fellows, research fellows, and research assistants to execute new studies by planning, preparing study protocols, and implementing these studies efficiently.
Prepare research grant applications, including performing necessary literature review, advising on study design, and coordinating inputs from research collaborators.
Liaise with collaborators to bridge clinical and scientific information in order to integrate both into new and ongoing projects.
Present study results at local and international scientific conferences.
GENERAL
Any other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
(A) EDUCATION AND TRAINING
PhD or Masters (minimum requirement) degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or Equivalent
Good knowledge in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Qualitative Research Methods would be an advantage
(B) EXPERIENCE
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
Astute critical thinking skills and ability to learn quickly
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient in at least one statistical software package (e.g. SPSS, Stata, R)
Prior experience in publication of research findings is require.
