Posted on : September 30, 2025 Application deadline : October 04, 2025
Research Investigator (Internal#107/2025)
icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. As a values-based organization, icddr,b encourages women and people with disabilities.
The Research Investigator will report to the Principal Investigator/Co-Principal Investigator of the projects and will be responsible for project Implementation and supervision in the field sites, with special focus on monitoring health and wellbeing of child participants, in coordination with the stakeholders/sub-recipient/partner organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and plan for weekly implementation of study activities for the field team. Supervise, team to implement field related activities and monitor activities for timely completion of deliverables and achieving milestones; Maintain liaison with PI, Co-PI, other investigators and Study coordinator for proper implementation of the study; Prepare reports and share data with them in order to execute activities in accordance with the research protocol; Coordinate with team for timely sample collection from study participants in the field sites or hospital/clinic, sample transportation, analysis, compilation and recording results by the Lab team; Coordinate the study activities conducted in the Clinical Trial Unit (CTU); Follow-up and record health outcomes of study participants; Immediately update PI, Co-PI, other investigators on any notifiable events particularly Reactogenicity Events, Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events of the participants; Prepare/review SAE reports for submission to Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB), Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA), sponsor and CRO by the PI/Co-PI; Submit request for clinical tests, Interpret test results in consultation with senior clinician co-investigators, and coordinate with PI/Co-PI for appropriate actions; Follow-up the study activities and interpret the study outcomes in consultation with the PI and other investigators; Prepare documentation of all observations and share the feedback in order to ensure continuous progress monitoring and constantly improvise the project implementation processes; Prepare/review slides for Internal Protocol Safety Team (IPST) and DSMB; Prepare/review annual reports of protocols to share with IRB, DGDA; Assist in disseminating research findings to scientific communities, relevant stakeholders, and policy holders; Support the PI / other investigators in any other scientific and technical activities; Assist in developing project proposal and applying for funding; manuscript writing and publication;
Required qualifications and experience:
MBBS degree from a Medical College recognized by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC). Candidates having Masters in Public Health (MPH) and training in GCP will be given preference; At least 3 years of relevant experience including experience in field implementation and conducting of clinical trials.
Location: Dhaka but may need frequent visits to project field sites outside Dhaka
Number of posts: 01
Contract Type and duration:
CSA basis for 4 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of fund and performance.
Salary & benefits:
Tk. 134,048/- per month (consolidated) inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances; Festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b and subsidized canteen food.
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 fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by October 4, 2025.
