Vacancy Announcement
Assistant Professor

Number of Position: 1

We are looking for an Assistant Professor to join our dynamic team at the BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (BRAC JPGSPH) of BRAC University. This position is based at the Centre for Non-Communicable Diseases (CNCDN), one of the five research centres of excellence at BRAC JPGSPH. The aim of the CNCDN is to reduce mortality and morbidity related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and malnutrition in Bangladesh and Global South through prevention, treatment and control. CNCDN conducts research, provides training, develops guidelines and quality standards and performs evidence-based advocacy around NCDs and malnutrition. Research of CNCDN is aimed at identifying and testing evidence-based interventions in clinical and population settings, implementing health system research to optimise delivery of interventions, and conducting economic evaluation of novel and evidence-based interventions.

We are seeking a person interested in and passionate about teaching and research and has sufficient knowledge and skill of non-communicable diseases, epidemiological and implementation research.  

To know more about BRAC JPGSPH, please visit our webpage: https://bracjpgsph.org/

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop proposals for research projects which increase the knowledge, understanding, and discovery of new explanations, insights, concepts, and processes relevant to NCDs and nutrition as Principal Investigator’ or ‘Co- Investigator’
  • Lead quantitative and qualitative research activities aimed at prevention and control of NCDs and malnutrition as Principal Investigator’ or ‘Co-Principal Investigator’
  • Conduct data analysis, prepare reports and present research findings to academic, research and programme audience
  • Develop course materials, teach and evaluate students enrolled to the MPH, EMPH and other programmes
  • Identify sources of funding for research and lead the process of application
  • Oversee the use of research project budgets and other resources
  • Lead and develop internal and external networks, and collaborative groups, always representing BRAC JPGSPH in a professional manner, including links with professional bodies, and research donors.
  • Mentor junior researchers on quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • Supervise MPH students for the thesis project
  • Develop and offer short courses in collaboration with the centre for professional skill development

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in a life sciences related topic from a highly reputed university with outstanding performance (for other degrees too) and international academic experience
  • MBBS from a reputed medical school
  • At least 3 years of quantitative research experience in NCDs  
  • At least 2 publications in peer-reviewed journals as 1st author
  • Portfolio of high-quality and impactful scholarly work
  • Experience in teaching and research
  • Excellent organizational skills and professionalism
  • Impeccable ethical standards

Salary: Attractive salary package commensurate with BRAC JPGSPH policies will be offered for truly deserving candidates.

Contract Duration: The position is available immediately and the initial contract will be for two years. The contract will be renewed based on performance and availability of funds.

Benefits: As per the policies of BRAC JPGSPH.

How to apply: All interested candidates are advised to send an application with a complete CV to: recruitment.sph@bracu.ac.bd by October 26, 2024.  Please mention in the subject line of your email: Job Application for the position of Assistant Professor.

Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for the interview. All tests and interviews will be held in Dhaka.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from qualified women and minority candidates.

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.