• Conduct literature review, analyze data and draw scientific inferences;
• Create a detailed research design and methodology to achieve the study objectives;
• Estimate requirements for financial and non-financial resources based on research methodology;
• Circulate new protocol drafts internally and externally, seek feedback and modify accordingly;
• Coordinate with Research Administration (RA) for approvals for research-related activities;
• Monitor and coordinate the project-related activities and staff,
• Conduct periodic field visits for coordination and mitigating operational challenges and work with PI in cost-tracking activities.
• Prepare presentation slides and presentations in different scientific forums;
• Write study reports and articles for peer-reviewed journals;
• Conduct peer reviews of manuscripts of other researchers in order to support scientific manuscript creation while developing one’s own scientific writing abilities.

Required qualifications and experience:

Young, bright individuals who meet the following criteria and are aspiring to develop their careers as public health researchers in the research-based environment at icddr,b are encouraged to apply.

• Master’s degree in Public Health /Anthropology/Statistics/Applied Statistics/Biostatistics/ Epidemiology/Environmental Science/Biotechnology/MBBS with MPH from reputed institutes.
• Outstanding academic results (at least 3.5 out of 4 scales both in Bachelor and Master) from reputed universities enlisted by the University Grant Commission of Bangladesh (UGC));
• Strong interpersonal and excellent communication and writing skills in English;
• At least 1 year experience in public health (preferably in environmental science, WASH, E-Waste, environmental pollution, adolescent health) with strong interpersonal and excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• Candidates who demonstrate exceptional research skills and/or have publications in international peer-reviewed journals with significant contributions will be given preference.
• Must have strong critical thinking skills, ability to identify substantive problems that threaten to the research activities and the creative capacity to resolve these problems. S/he should be proactive, dynamic, and capable of working independently.

Location: Dhaka.

Contract Type and Duration:

• Research Traineeship basis; duration will be 1 year with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Monthly Stipend is Tk.71,070/-(consolidated).
• The progress of the Fellows will be monitored and evaluated. On successful completion of training and final evaluation, the Fellow will be awarded certificates.
• Income tax paid by icddr,b and subsidized canteen; Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.

No of Post: 2

Notes of attention:

• Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test /interview;
• The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised;
• icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by January 20, 2024.