Research Officer

Job Description

Title: Research Officer

Company Name: icddr,b

Vacancy: 1

Location: Dhaka (Mohakhali)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 59900 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 29 Sep 2024

Education:
∎ Masters in Statistics / Biostatistics / Geography / Social Science/Public Health;

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 3 years of experience in relevant fields;
∎ Experience in statistical programming languages, such as STATA or R
∎ Candidates having experience in Geographic Information System (GIS) will be given preference
∎ At least 3 years of experience in relevant fields;
∎ Experience in statistical programming languages, such as STATA or R
∎ Candidates having experience in Geographic Information System (GIS) will be given preference

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Conducting literature reviews, analyze data, and derive scientific conclusions;
∎ Assist in preparing scientific manuscript for peer-reviewed journals;
∎ Conduct basic statistical analysis for abstracts and manuscripts;
∎ Monitor field data collection, and provide regular updates to the supervisor to meet study objectives;
∎ Regularly summarize and interpret collected data throughout the study;
∎ Plan, coordinate and manage field activities based on study requirements;
∎ Supervise GPS data collection, manage GIS datasets and conduct spatial analysis using ArcMap or QGIS;
∎ Collaborate with the supervisor and team to develop high-quality research reports and presentations for scientific forums;
∎ Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure quality implementation and contribution to the project and the organization.
∎ The Research Officer will report to the Senior Research Investigator and will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
∎ Conducting literature reviews, analyze data, and derive scientific conclusions;
∎ Assist in preparing scientific manuscript for peer-reviewed journals;
∎ Conduct basic statistical analysis for abstracts and manuscripts;
∎ Monitor field data collection, and provide regular updates to the supervisor to meet study objectives;
∎ Regularly summarize and interpret collected data throughout the study;
∎ Plan, coordinate and manage field activities based on study requirements;
∎ Supervise GPS data collection, manage GIS datasets and conduct spatial analysis using ArcMap or QGIS;
∎ Collaborate with the supervisor and team to develop high-quality research reports and presentations for scientific forums;
∎ Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure quality implementation and contribution to the project and the organization.
∎ Contract Type and Duration: Short-Term Contractual Service Agreement; duration will be 8 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b, and subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka (Mohakhali)

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Company Information:
∎ icddr,b
∎ Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
∎ 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. Policy-makers and practitioners utilize our evidence and expertise to improve health outcomes and prevent premature death and disability worldwide. Established more than 50 years ago, we continue to provide life-saving services to the people of Bangladesh, and to nurture the next generation of global health leaders.

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∎ Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
∎ 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. Policy-makers and practitioners utilize our evidence and expertise to improve health outcomes and prevent premature death and disability worldwide. Established more than 50 years ago, we continue to provide life-saving services to the people of Bangladesh, and to nurture the next generation of global health leaders.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 12 Oct 2024

Category: Research/Consultancy

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