Research Investigator

Projahnmo Research Foundation (PRF), a Bangladeshi NGO, in association with Johns Hopkins University, USA, has a long and illustrious history of conducting research in Bangladesh. PRF’s research has contributed to science and many of those research findings are translated into action in respect to maternal, neonatal and child health in our country and abroad. PRF has also supported the career development of numerous Bangladeshi public health professionals. PRF is seeking qualified and motivated applicants from Bangladeshi nationals for the position of Research Investigator.
Job Description:

• Research implementation

  • Assist in the design of data tools, consent forms, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of ongoing and upcoming projects

  • Assist in preparing and ensuring the timely submission of all technical and other reports to donors

• Research Ethics:

  • Prepare documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission, respond to queries of reviewers of IRB

  • Track IRB expiry dates and inform investigators for action

  • Track sample size for screening and enrollment as per IRB approval and inform investigators of the need for amendment, if needed

• Data analysis and manuscript writing

  • Conduct literature review, scoping review, systematic review

  • Support data analysis

  • Prepare specific analysis plan and initiate/participate/lead in manuscript writing

• Participation in research grant writing

  • Participate in grant proposal development

  • Identify opportunities for new project development and efforts to respond to solicitations

• Communication and liaise

  • Create and maintain close liaison with BMRC, DGDA, IEDCR, etc.

  • Prepare meeting notes, summarise action items and add to task list

  • Draft presentations, notes for different meetings