Research Assistant needed for CRPH at FHS

A qualified research assistant holder of either an MPH or an MS in Epidemiology and Biostatistics with at least one year experience in data analysis is needed at the Center for Research on Population and Health at the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Research Assistant is expected to be mainly involved in data management and analysis of the community-based randomized (MUVD) trial in Hey el Selloum's data, carried out by CRPH.

Specifically,
1- Assist in the six-months follow up data collection and management of the Hey el Selloum (MUVD) project

2- Coordinate closely with the field coordinator to follow up on the logistics of the project in the field

3- Assist in Data Analysis related to the MUVD trial

4- Assist in the Write up of Scientific Papers related to the MUVD trial

5- Assist in the Write up of future research proposals

6- Assist the center in holding/arranging office meetings, workshops, as well as other events and prepare Minutes of Meetings and other related logistic support

7- Maintain Note taking and Filing System activities in the center

8- Assist in other administrative logistics, prepare payment orders and keep a financial inventory

Competencies, Qualifications and Experience

Technical experience in data management and analysis is critical. Adequate networking and communication skills are needed. Good management and organizational skills are required.

The following qualifications are needed:

1- A Master in Public Health-concentration Epidemiology and Biostatistics or a Masters of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
2- One or more experience years in data management and analysis
3- Previous Experience in data collection, data management, data analysis, write up of manuscripts
4- A Good command of English and Arabic
5- Excellent Computer skills (specifically Microsoft Office, SPSS, STATA, etc)

Contract Duration & Remuneration:

A one year contract, with three months probation period-effective as soon as possible. Remuneration depends on educational level and years of experience

To Apply: Kindly email a copy of your Resume along with a Cover letter to (Deadline of Application: No Later than 15 October 2009): Dr. Loulou Kobeissi: lk00@aub.edu.lb