The Senior Research Officer will report to the Scientist and will be responsible for designing and implementing data collection & data management activities, preparing analytical tables, graphs and presentations, management and analysis to attain study objectives of conducting high-quality research within the guidelines of the research protocol and organizational values. S/he will be involved in –

• Assist in developing a detailed research design, study implementation plan, data collection tool, and study methodology;
• Work with team members in preparing field plan; Collect high-quality data promptly adhering to the protocol implementation plan;
• Supervise, guide, and provide feedback on overall field activities and monitor his/her subordinates on the study activities;
• Travel to different field sites to check study activities like data collection rechecking, cross-checking, and re-interview conducting;
• Maintain overall comprehensive coordination across all field activities;
• Under the guidance of PI, apply rigorous scientific analysis to derive meaningful scientific inferences from data;
• Prepare reports and share findings with the supervisor in order to execute activities in accordance with the research protocol;
• Maintain professional relationships and develop a good rapport with the Donor and other stakeholders;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure quality implementation and contribution to the project and the organization.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Master’s Degree in relevant discipline;
• At least 5 years of working experience in public health research;

Location:Dhaka with frequent visits to field sites

Number of Position: 02

Contract Type and Duration:

• Short Term Contractual Service Agreement basis; duration will be 3 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Tk. 75,780/-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 fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by August 19, 2024.