Key responsibilities:

The Research Investigator will report to the Associate Scientist and Lead of Research Group. The position holder will be responsible to plan, direct and conduct implementation of research activities with the objective of collecting relevant research data for creating knowledge within the guidelines of the research protocol and organizational values and guidelines (such as Institutional Governance Framework – IGF and Gender Diversity Guidelines).S/he will be involved in:

• Generate new research ideas and develop research proposal/protocol and overall strategy to implement the research studies/projects;
• Coordinate quantitative surveys, and train data collectors;
• Oversee field activities; identify areas of improvement and provide necessary assistance as and when required by the team, oversee data processing, conduct data analyses;
• Prepare project reports and papers; Disseminate study findings;
• Coordinate collaborative projects.

Required qualification and experience:

• MBBS degree with Master of Public Health (MPH);
• At least 5 years experience in a relevant field with experience in conducting quantitative research. Preference will be given to those with experience in health economics research and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Location: Dhaka

Number of positions:01

Contract Type and duration:

• CSA; duration will be 3 Months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Tk/1,27,664/-per month (consolidated) inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances;
• Festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b and subsidized canteen; Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.

Notes of attention:

• Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test/interview;
• icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by 19th December 2024.