National (only for Bangladeshi nationals) employment opportunities
Posted on : February 17, 2026 Application deadline : February 26, 2026
Senior Research Assistant (Internal#24/2026)
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.
Climate change poses a profound global challenge, and Bangladesh ranks among the countries most vulnerable to its multifaceted impacts. To address the intersection of climate stressors and human health, icddr,b—together with the Wellcome Sanger Institute (WSI)—has established the icddr,b Centre for Climate Change and Health (iCCH) at its Chakaria campus. A flagship project, iCCH will investigate how prolonged exposure to climate-driven environmental changes—particularly salinity intrusion—modulates the gut microbiome (the diverse community of bacteria, viruses, fungi and archaea inhabiting the gastrointestinal tract) and contributes to the rising incidence of gastrointestinal diseases, miscarriage and preterm birth in coastal populations. By integrating longitudinal surveys with systematic collection of stool and environmental samples through the Chakaria Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS), the study aims to characterize microbial shifts, identify pathogenic taxa, and elucidate mechanistic links between altered microbial ecosystems and adverse health outcomes.
This position will support iCCH’s activities under the Wellcome Trust–funded project, “Measuring the Global Impact of Climate Change on Human Health from a Local Sentinel Site.” A state-of-the-art microbiology laboratory at the Chakaria campus is fully equipped to process and analyse both biological (stool) and environmental (e.g., water and soil) specimens.
Key responsibilities:
The position holder will report to the Senior Research Officer and will be responsible for overseeing data collection, ensuring data quality, conducting data analysis, and providing technical support for scientific reporting in alignment with the research protocol and organizational standards. S/he will be involved in the following activities:
- Assist in designing and managing data collection systems and tools, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity of field data;
- Conduct statistical analysis using SPSS, STATA, R, or Python, and generate tables, figures, and analytical reports to support research findings;
- Analyze longitudinal HDSS datasets and integrate them with health survey and environmental data for comprehensive research outputs;
- Support development and implementation of research methods, field strategies, and data collection instruments in consultation with the Principal Investigator;
- Collaborate with investigators to interpret analytical results and contribute to research dissemination, including manuscripts, reports, conference presentations, and grant applications;
- Monitor field activities and data collection processes to ensure high-quality and reliable data generation;
- Maintain strict confidentiality and handle all study data in accordance with icddr,b’s ethical standards and data protection policies;
- Contribute to training and capacity building of team members in data management, quality assurance, and basic statistical analysis.
Required qualification and experience:
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Applied Statistics, Population Science, or a closely related discipline from a recognized university;
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience;
- Demonstrated experience in data management, statistical analysis, and stakeholder engagement;
- Experience in analyzing longitudinal surveillance datasets and environmental datasets will be given preference;
- Strong communication, technical documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Location: Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar
Number of positions: 1
Contract Type and duration:
- Fixed Term Agreement; duration will be 01 year with a possibility of extension subject to the availability of funds and performance.
Salary & benefits:
- Annual Tk. 6,03,200/- inclusive of house rent, conveyance, and other admissible benefits;
- 14.8% provident fund contribution, income tax paid by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.2,492/- per child per month, festival bonus, contributory healthcare support including dependent spouse and children, group life insurance, 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 February 26, 2026.