Research Associate - BBS

Job Description

Title: Research Associate - BBS

Company Name: BRAC University

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

Published: 2026-04-09

Application Deadline: 2026-04-18

Education:

• PhD

• Relevant and extensive teaching experiences at leading educational institutions;

• A portfolio of high-quality and impactful research and scholarly work;

• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills in English and Bangla;

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders;

• Exceptional organizational skills and professionalism; and

• Impeccable ethical standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Language, translation, and interpretation in the domains of Finance and Business, Marketing & Creative, Legal, Technical &

• Engineering, or Medical & Healthcare

• Language education management and leadership focusing on strategic and innovative operations, curriculum and assessment development, and quality assurance, with a strong emphasis on equity, diversity, and community involvement

• Quantitative research in applied linguistics and sociolinguistics

• Language education, decoloniality, and Southern epistemologies

• ▸ Affective language education

• Critical pedagogy

• Materials development and evaluation for minoritized learners

• Inclusive language testing and assessment

• Language education for sustainable development, social justice, and equity

• Language, technology, and artificial intelligence

• Language and trans-movement

• Language and class, gender, religion, nation, ethnicity, race, etc.

• Linguistic rights of indigenous and minority communities

• Language, space, and mobility

• Language and social media

• Critical Discourse Analysis

• Pragmatics

BRAC University (BRACU), a pioneer in liberal arts education in Bangladesh, invites applications from qualified candidates to join its Business School as a Research Associate (RA). With a commitment to fostering innovation and meeting the demands of contemporary education, BRACU stands as one of the leading private universities in Bangladesh. It is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Ministry of Education

This unique role combines graphics design expertise with IT-based research support, ensuring impactful visual communication and seamless technical assistance for academic and research initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Graphics Design & Communication

• Design visually engaging reports, infographics, charts, and promotional materials that communicate research findings effectively.

• Develop branded content for the website, social media platforms, conferences, and events.

• Create professional presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders.

• Design visually compelling layouts for academic publications and research reports.

• Stay updated on trends in visual design and integrate innovative approaches into outputs.

IT & Technical Support

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot audio-visual equipment (projectors, microphones, speakers, video conferencing systems) during events, seminars, and lectures.

• Configure and manage online meeting platforms (Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet) for webinars, virtual classes, and hybrid events.

• Provide real-time technical troubleshooting during live events to ensure smooth delivery.

• Maintain, update, and back up research databases and faculty members profile database, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.

• Assist with developing and updating conference/event website, including maintaining the event registration process.

• Provide cybersecurity awareness and data protection support for research teams.

• Collaborate with the IT department to set up secure file-sharing systems for confidential project work.

BRAC University offers an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with prevailing market standards.