Posted on : October 15, 2025 Application deadline : October 21, 2025
Research Officer (Internal#115/2025) 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. icddrb as a value-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.
The Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (AdSEARCH) project of icddr,b aims to improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes and realize rights among different population groups with distinct SRH needs in Bangladesh. Neonatal hyothermia, a leading contributing cause of neonatal deaths globally, accounts for a large number of deaths annually. Responding to the threat, icddr,b scientists developed and successfully tested a thermal jacket for the management of neonatal hypothermia. Under the AdSEARCH project, efforts are being initiated to carry out implementation trials in the context of Bangladeshi public healthcare settings. Position Descriptions: The Research Officer will report to the Research Investigator and will be mainly responsible for visiting field sites; collecting, processing and analyzing data; writing scientific report, protocol and manuscripts within the guidelines of research protocol and also within the organization's values and guidelines. S/he will be responsible for:
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; Develop study protocol and circulate new protocol drafts internally and externally, seek feedback and modify accordingly; Coordinate with Research Administration (RA) for approvals for research-related activities; Conduct qualitative and quantitative interviews; transcript and analyze data using various software; Monitor and co-ordinate the project related activities and staff, Prepare presentation slides and presentation in different scientific forum; Write study reports and articles for peer-reviewed journals. Required qualification and experience:
Masterโs degree in Public Health/Anthropology/Social Science/ Epidemiology/Development Studies from a reputed institute with excellent academic records; 3 years of experience in public health with strong interpersonal and excellent communication and writing skills in English. Must have evident experience of building and managing collaboration, effective networking. Candidates who demonstrated 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 creative capacity to resolve these problems. S/he should be proactive, dynamic, and capable of working independently. Location: DhakaNumber of positions: 01
Contract Type and duration: Short term Contractual Service Agreement (CSA) basis; duration will be 3 Months (approx.) with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance. Salary & benefits: TK.62,895/-per month (consolidated) inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances; Festival allowance, 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 October 21, 2025.