Posted on : October 29, 2025 Application deadline : November 05, 2025
Research Officer (Internal#119/2025)
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.
Emerging infectious diseases such as Nipah virus and other bat-borne zoonoses pose significant risks to public health in Bangladesh and globally. The Programme for Emerging and Re-emerging Infections under the Infectious Diseases Division (IDD) conducts field-based surveillance and ecological studies to better understand the drivers of spillover and to design One Health interventions.
Brief Description of Position:
The Research Officer will report to the Assistant Scientist and will be mainly responsible for designing, managing and analyzing research data. The role will support statistical modeling, study design, database management and preparation of high-quality analytical outputs that contribute to evidence-based decision-making in zoonotic disease and One Health research projects.
The specific areas of responsibilities include:
Design and manage data collection tools and research databases, ensuring accuracy, completeness and integrity of data collected through field studies; Conduct statistical analyses using software such as SPSS, STATA, or R, and generate tables, figures, and reports to support research findings; Assist in study design and sampling strategies including sample size calculation, analysis and development of data collection tools; Work with investigator to interpret analytical findings and contribute to research dissemination including manuscripts and conference presentations; Develop research methods and tools in consultation with the PI; Prepare data analysis reports and support manuscript preparation, presentations and grant applications; Ensure confidentiality and ethical handling of all study data in accordance with icddr,b’s research and data protection policies; Contribute to the training and capacity building of team members in data management and basic statistical techniques;Required qualification and experience:
Masters in Statistics/ Applied Statistics/ Biostatistics; Minimum 3 years of experience in statistical data analysis within infectious disease, epidemiological or public health research settings; Preference will be given to candidates with experience in analyzing surveillance data related to zoonotic or emerging infections (e.g., Nipah virus, bat-borne, or other viral pathogens); Familiarity with epidemiological study design including sample size estimation, regression modeling and interpretation of field data;Location: Dhaka
Number of Post: 02
Contract Type and duration:
CSA basis for 4 (four) months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of fund and performance.Salary & benefits:
Tk. 62,895/- 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 November 05, 2025.