Posted on : March 25, 2025 Application deadline : April 12, 2025
Technical Assistant (Adv#38/2025)
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 to apply.
This position will be hired for the ' icddr,b Centre for Climate-Change and Health (iCCH)' which has been established in the icddr,b Chakaria campus under the auspices of the Wellcome Trust funded project, 'Measuring the Global Impact of Climate Change on Human Health from a Local Sentinel Site'. A fully equipped microbiology lab has been established under the iCCH which will process the biological (stool) and environmental samples collected from the local community covered under the Chakaria HDSS (Health and Demographic Surveillance System). icddr,b in collaboration with the Wellcome Sanger Institute will focus on understanding the link between climate stressors like salinity and the changes in gut microbiome and their impact on the overall health of the community. This platform will create scope for exciting future research collaboration. The multidisciplinary exploration at iCCH will entail extensive capacity building engagements for its staff.
Position Descriptions:
The Technical Assistant will report to the Research Officer and will be responsible for the implementation of research activities with the objective of collecting relevant research information for creating knowledge within the guidelines of the research protocol and organizational values and guidelines. S/he will be involved in:
Required Qualifications and Experience:
S.S.C pass or equivalent; 1-2 yearsโ experience in the relevant laboratory work. Candidates must be permanent residents of Chakaria Upazilla under Coxโs Bazar District with a valid Upazilla/Union Parishad Chairmanโs Certificate.Location: Chakaria Laboratory, Coxโs Bazar District
Number of Positions: 01
Contract Type and Duration:
Short-Term Contractual Service Agreement basis; the duration will be 11 months with a possibility of extension subject to the availability of funds and performance.Salary & Benefits:
Tk. 27,912/-(consolidated) per month, 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 a 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 April 12, 2025.