Job Description

Job Title: Research and Academic Program Assistant

Overview

We are looking for a highly organized and motivated

Research and Academic Programs Assistant

to support our clinical and translational research initiatives, along with academic and capacity-building activities. The ideal candidate for this hybrid role will have experience working with clinical datasets, strong scientific writing skills, and demonstrated experience in managing and coordinating academic programs, including workshops, conferences, and journal-related activities.

Eligibility

- MSc in Life Sciences area with experience. PhD will be a plus

Key Responsibilities1. Clinical & Research Data Management

Curate, clean, and maintain large-scale clinical datasets from ongoing studies. Assist in handling transcriptomic, microbiome, or related molecular datasets as needed. Conduct preliminary statistical and exploratory analyses to support research questions. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with research protocols and regulatory standards.

2. Scientific Writing & Publications Support

Draft, edit, and support the preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Prepare scientific abstracts, posters, and conference submissions. Develop case reports and clinical summaries for internal and external dissemination. Work closely with clinicians and researchers to translate complex findings into clear, high-quality scientific documents.

3. Presentation & Documentation Development

Create visually engaging PowerPoint presentations for conferences, academic sessions, and internal meetings. Develop data-driven graphics, charts, and figures to effectively communicate study outcomes. Assist in document preparation for grants, project proposals, and progress reports.

4. Academic Program & Event Coordination

Coordinate academic training programs, short courses, and capacity-building workshops. Support planning, logistics, scheduling, communications, and documentation for scientific events and conferences. Maintain program records, participant databases, attendance logs, and follow-up communications. Liaise with faculty, speakers, trainees, and collaborators to ensure smooth implementation of academic activities.

5. Journal Management & Administrative Support

Assist in managing the institutional scientific journal, including handling submissions, coordinating peer review, and communicating with authors/reviewers. Track publication timelines and maintain documentation for editorial workflows. Support general administrative responsibilities such as meeting coordination, minutes, communications, and record management.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?25,000.00 - ?55,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance
Work Location: In person