Opportunities
Job opportunity for a Biostatistician
CBR conducts large-scale, community-based aging studies in rural and urban populations to decipher cognitive changes due to normal aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders. Detailed multi-modal assessments (including clinical, cognitive, biochemical, genetic, and brain imaging studies) along with long-term follow-up are carried out in mission mode as part of these flagship research projects.
CBR is inviting applications from highly motivated individuals for the position of Biostatistician.
Overview
This position involves playing a key role in the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical research studies and outcomes, ensuring the highest standards of statistical integrity and rigor. It requires a strong background in biostatistics and research methodology and a passion for improving healthcare outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Develop protocols including study design, sample size/power calculations, randomization, and statistical analysis plan for assigned studies
- Create statistical analysis plans, including hypothesis testing and survival analysis, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of statistical input into reports or decisions.
- Perform statistical analyses and interpret results
- Lead the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting on statistical research studies/sub-studies
- Advise investigators on experimental design, statistical research approaches, and related requirements
- Support the preparation of research grant proposals and reports
- Carry out other job-related duties as assigned by PI/Co-PI/Director from time to time.
Qualification and Skills
Essential
- PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related discipline
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in biostatistics or statistical analysis in R&D
- Strong grasp of statistical theory and applications (including trial design and analysis)
- Up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging trends in statistical analysis methodology
- Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as R, SAS, Stata or Python
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and demonstrated independent research skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Desirable
- Experience with adaptive trial designs, Bayesian methods, and machine learning algorithms
- Experience with systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Experience with grant writing and research funding
Selection
Interested candidates should send us an email with ‘Application for Biostatistician position’ as the email subject on or before 24 February 2025. The CV must include contact details for at least 3 referees who can provide feedback on the candidate’s abilities. Selection will be based on academic merit, technical proficiency, and expertise in the subject area. CBR reserves the right not to fill the vacancy if a suitable candidate is not found.
Benefits
This is a contractual position renewable annually upon a satisfactory review of performance. A competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate will be provided.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to pursue cutting-edge neuroscience research in collaboration with a diverse team of basic scientists and clinician-researchers in a dynamic work environment.
Contact
For more information on CBR’s research projects and other initiatives, please visit https://cbr-iisc.ac.in/.
In case of queries, send us an email.
Job opportunity for a Clinical Epidemiologist
CBR conducts large-scale, community-based aging studies in rural and urban populations to decipher cognitive changes due to normal aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders. Detailed multi-modal assessments (including clinical, cognitive, biochemical, genetic, and brain imaging studies) along with long-term follow-up are carried out in mission mode as part of these flagship research projects.
CBR is inviting applications from highly motivated individuals for the position of Clinical Epidemiologist.
Overview
This position involves playing a key role in the strategic implementation of large longitudinal cohort studies on aging conducted by CBR. The Clinical Epidemiologist will serve as a subject matter expert to provide insights for epidemiological methods, statistical procedures, and other advanced methodological issues.
Key responsibilities
- Work closely with Principal Investigators of ongoing and future cohort/clinical studies to identify and refine research questions and to plan, design, and carry out analyses for epidemiological investigations
- Support the development and implementation of study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and scientific reports
- Provide methodological expertise and support to clinicians and researchers
- Analyse and interpret complex data sets using advanced statistical techniques and other tools
- Support the preparation of research grant proposals and reports
- Communicate research findings to various stakeholders ranging from policymakers to lay public
- Carry out other job-related duties as assigned by PI/Co-PI/Director from time to time.
Qualification and Skills
Essential
- PhD/equivalent degree in epidemiology, quantitative social science, or a related discipline or an MD with additional training in epidemiology
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in epidemiology/clinical epidemiology research demonstrating a strong grasp of research methodology, epidemiologic principles, and biostatistics
- Proficiency in data analysis software such as R, SAS, Stata, SPSS, or Epi Info
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and demonstrated independent research skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Desirable
- Experience in longitudinal/population-based research on brain aging/neurodegenerative disorders
- Experience in program development, teaching, and participating in multidisciplinary collaborations
- Strong expertise in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Knowledge of health economics and decision analysis
- Track record of securing research funding
Selection
Interested candidates should send us an email with their CV and a brief motivation statement (1-2 pages) together as a single file (.pdf) with ‘Application for Clinical Epidemiologist position’ as the email subject on or before 24 February 2025. The CV must include contact details for at least 3 referees who can provide feedback on the candidate’s abilities. Selection will be based on academic merit, technical proficiency, and expertise in the subject area. CBR reserves the right not to fill the vacancy if a suitable candidate is not found.
Benefits
This is a contractual position renewable annually upon a satisfactory review of performance. A competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate will be provided.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to pursue cutting-edge neuroscience research in collaboration with a diverse team of basic scientists and clinician-researchers in a dynamic work environment.
Contact
For more information on CBR’s research projects and other initiatives, please visit https://cbr-iisc.ac.in/.
In case of queries, send us an email.
Job opportunity for a Neuroimaging Scientist
CBR is spearheading large-scale, community-based aging studies in rural and urban populations to decipher cognitive changes due to normal aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders. Detailed multi-modal assessments (including clinical, cognitive, biochemical, and brain imaging studies) along with long-term follow-up are carried out in mission mode as part of these flagship research projects.
CBR is inviting applications from highly motivated individuals for the position of Neuroimaging Scientist.
Overview
This role involves working with large-scale neuroimaging datasets to uncover structural and functional brain connectivity changes. Using state-of-the-art computational tools for multimodal MRI and signal processing, the Neuroimaging Scientist will work with various research teams at CBR and contribute to uncovering relevant clinical associations.
Key responsibilities
- Performing computational neuroimaging analyses, focusing on integrating structural MRI, diffusion MRI (dMRI), and functional MRI (fMRI) to examine connectivity changes and network dynamics.
- Identifying biomarkers for neurodegeneration.
- Developing data harmonization methods and conducting longitudinal MRI analysis.
- Contributing to the development of diagnostic and imaging biomarkers.
Qualification and Skills
Essential
- PhD in Computational Neuroimaging, Computational Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field. Candidates awaiting their PhD viva may also be considered based on merit.
- Strong expertise in neuroimaging (dMRI, fMRI) and experience with imaging software (SPM, AFNI, FreeSurfer, FSL, MRtrix).
- Proficiency in image processing and programming (MATLAB, Python, or R).
- Published experience in quantitative imaging and statistical analysis.
- Demonstrated independent research skills, including study design, data analysis, and result dissemination.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Desirable
- Strong understanding of neuroanatomy and systems neuroscience.
- Familiarity with AI/ML approaches.
- Ability to effectively translate research insights into clinical applications.
Benefits
This is a contractual position renewable annually upon a satisfactory review of performance. A competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate will be provided.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to pursue cutting-edge neuroscience research in partnership with a diverse and dynamic team of basic scientists and clinician-researchers.
Contact
For more information on CBR’s research projects and other initiatives, please visit https://cbr-iisc.ac.in/.
In case of queries, send us an email.
Job opportunity for Clinician
Desirable: Good communication skills to coordinate with subjects, other teams, and collaborative institutes. Should be proficient in English and Kannada. Familiarity with other South Indian languages is of value.
If you consider yourself a suitable candidate for the job, please mail your CV here.
Job opportunity for DevOps Engineer
About CBR
Role and responsibilities
As DevOps engineer at CBR, you will be a member of the CBR Technology team, and will be responsible for the following on CBR’s in-house data centre high performance computing and storage systems.
- Designing, building, deploying, and managing cloud applications and infrastructure: Using automation, configuration management, continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD) to enable containerized applications (Docker on Kubernetes).
- Collaborating with development teams: Working closely with data scientists and AI/ML engineers to ensure application scalability and reliability, and to optimize CI/CD pipelines.
- Implementing automation scripts: Developing and maintaining scripts for deployment, monitoring, and maintenance to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.
- Ensuring security and compliance: Implementing security best practices and evaluating emerging cloud technologies to reduce operational costs and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitoring and troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving issues in cloud systems, and implementing monitoring and alerting systems to prevent downtime and improve system performance.
Key Skills and Qualifications
Technical skills:
- Proficiency in DevOps tools (e.g. Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, Chef), and knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python, Java, Ruby, Go).
- Proficiency with Linux OS and tools such as systemd, journalctl, log analysis.
- Hands-on knowledge of virtualization technologies including VMs and containers.
- Bonus: Familiarity with MLOps tools (e.g. MLflow, KubeFlow, Ray), and GPU virtualization.
Soft skills: Quick learner with the ability to pick up on new technologies and tools, strong communication skills, and maturity to self-manage task delivery.
Educational Background: Strong foundation in CS, EE, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement.
Experience: Junior or entry level with 1-2 years
Expected start date
Benefits
Application procedure
Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter (~500 words) here. (with ‘Application for DevOps Engineer position’ in the email subject line).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CBR reserves the right to fill the vacancy only if suitable candidates are found.
Job opportunity for Data Engineer
About CBR
Role and responsibilities
As a Data Engineer at CBR, you will architect and implement data pipelines to collect, store, and deliver data to various stakeholders. Responsibilities include:
- Data Pipeline Construction: Design and build data pipelines, ensuring a smooth data flow from multiple sources to a data lakehouse.
- Data Quality Assurance: Implement data cleaning and validation processes to enhance data accuracy and consistency.
- Scalability: Design scalable systems that can handle large volumes of data.
- ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) or ELT Processes: Transform raw data into a structured format as well as implement automated standardized calculations and transformations.
- Data Security: Collaborate with Data Security engineers to implement data security measures.
Key Skills and Qualifications
Technical skills:
- Proficiency in Python and SQL, version control (Git), and Linux OS tools.
- Fluency in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and related
schema design, and object storage systems e.g. MinIO. - Fluency with ETL tools such as Apache Nifi or Apache Airflow.
- Familiarity with big data technologies like Kafka, Hadoop, and Spark, and
cloud technologies Docker and Kubernetes. - Familiarity with mathematics, statistics, and algorithms needed for data
science and analytics is a bonus.
Soft skills: Quick learner with the ability to pick up on new technologies and tools, strong communication skills, and maturity to self-manage task delivery.
Educational Background: Strong foundation in CS, EE, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement.
Experience: Junior with 1-2 years
Expected start date
Benefits
Application procedure
Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter (~500 words) here. (with ‘Application for Data Engineer position’ in the email subject line).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. CBR reserves the right to fill the vacancy only if suitable candidates are found.
