Posted on : May 15, 2025 Application deadline : May 22, 2025
Research Investigator (Internal#55/2025)
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.
This position will primarily be hired for the Population Science research group within the Health Systems and Population Studies Division, focusing on a study aimed at improving the measurement of age and cause-specific mortality in children under five. The study will use standard techniques to measure under-five mortality rates and causes of death in household-based surveys in resource-limited settings and compare the survey data with Health and Demographic Surveillance System data.
Key responsibilities
The position holder will report to an associate scientist, and her/his responsibilities will include:
Statistical analysis of cross-sectional and longitudinal health and demographic studies; Scientific manuscript writing and publication; Protocol development; Presenting research findings to the local and global audience; Coordination with internal and external stakeholders; Guide junior team members; Support the PI in any other scientific and technical activities.Required qualification and experience:
BSc and MSc in Statistics /Applied Statistics/Biostatistics; 3-5 years' experience in relevant field. The candidate must have experience in:Survey design and implementation; Health and demographic surveillance system; Survey-based demographic measurement improvement; Civil registration and vital statistics system; Application of fertility and mortality measurement tools; Sexual and reproductive health; Adolescent health and well-being; Collaboration and coordination with internal and external stakeholders; candidate should have excellent command on the English language (writing, speaking, listening)
Location: Dhaka
Number of positions: 01
Contract Type and duration:
CSA term basis for six months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.Salary & benefits:
Tk/-1,34,048 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 22nd May, 2025.