We are excited to invite applications for the position of CRTP fellows to join a prestigious RespINDNet network funded by Wellcome DBT India Alliance on viral respiratory infections amongst children. The project consists of community-based and hospital-based studies on epidemiology of viral respiratory infections amongst underfive children. CRTP fellowship will be embedded within the ongoing RespINDNet project, where the fellows will get an opportunity to develop independent research proposals and write research papers based on the collected data and biorepository. The fellowship will offer a coursework by experienced faculties within and outside the RespINDNet network.

• Development research proposals related to respiratory viral infection in children in collaboration with other sites
• Writing research papers for research questions related to RespINDNet
• Support data collection and coordination of study activities for RespINDNet
• Travelling to field sites in rural Pune to support project activities
• Complete coursework for CRTP program
• Assist in data analysis for the RespINDNet

These responsibilities aim to develop the fellow’s research portfolio in the field of infectious disease by end of tenure.

Candidates from the following backgrounds will be considered:

• MBBS or higher degree in medicine.

• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• 1-2 years of research experience.

All candidates will be expected to apply with their academic and professional credentials (resume). A brief letter of intent and a one-page research idea in infectious diseases to support their application is desirable. All applications will be screened by a screening committee and shortlisted to be interviewed by a panel that will be constituted by senior members from the collaborating institutes and investigators.