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. icddr,b as a values-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.
The program of Enteric Infections and Vaccines under the Infectious Diseases Division conducts research with the Mucosal Immunology and Vaccinology Unit (MIVU) for immunological and molecular genomic analyses for different enteric organisms. To achieve this goal icddr,b is working for controlling enteric infections, detecting and controlling emerging and re-emerging infections with the collaboration of the relevant government and non-government stakeholders.
Position Description:
The Research Assistant will report to the Assistant Scientist and will be responsible for performing laboratory tests, managing data, and implementing project activities, as well as ensuring quality assurance, with the objective of supporting research studies within the guidelines of project-specific research procedures and organizational values and guidelines. S/he will be involved in–
Required qualifications and experience:
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry with good academic records. At least 1 year of laboratory experience in the infectious diseases area with publication(s) in peer-reviewed international journals.;Location: Mohakhali, Dhaka.
Number of Positions: 01
Contract Type and Duration:
Short Term Contractual Service Agreement basis; duration will be 6 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.Salary & benefits:
Tk. 39,544/-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 June 30, 2025.