Posted on : July 13, 2025 Application deadline : July 20, 2025
Research Assistant (Adv#81/2025) 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. icddr,b as a values-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.
To develop an integrated mental healthcare ecosystem that will take a life course approach for the prevention of Mental Health Disorders in children, adolescents and young adults. This study will be conducted at Bangladesh Medical University. This project involves identification of biomarkers at high risk infants and toddlers that can predict future Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, identification of personal environmental markers responsible for anxiety and depression.
Position description:
The Research Assistant will report to the Assistant Scientist and will be responsible for screening, enrolling study participants, collecting data and performing different psychometric tools to conduct high-quality research within the guidelines of the research protocols; and organizational values and guidelines.
S/he will be involved inโ
Understand and assess patientsโ mental health condition using different psychometric tools such as Bayley-IV, WPPSI, ADOS-2 etc; Screen and enroll study participants based on eligibility criteria; Maintain communication with study participants and ensure follow up service receiving; Collection of data and entry of data in the tab/web application; Update to PI/Co-PI on study activities and challenges on monthly basis; Record patient history using digital platform. Required qualification and experience:Bachelorโs degree in Psychology/ Clinical psychology/Child development; At least 1-year experience in a relevant field; Experience in working with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will be an added advantage. Location: Mohakhali Campus, Dhaka.
Number of Position: 01
Contract Type and Duration: Contractual service agreement (CSA) basis for 11 months with a possibility of extension subject to the availability of fund and performance. Salary & benefits: Tk. 39,544/-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 July 20, 2025.