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. As a values-based organization, icddr,b encourages women and people with disabilities to apply for opportunities.
The Programme for Emerging and Re-emerging Infections under the Infectious Diseases Division conducts research across multiple projects. The Nipah Virus (NiV) Research team collaborates with national and international partners to conduct nationwide surveillance, outbreak response, and several studies on Nipah virus epidemiology, transmission, prevention, and therapeutics. These efforts contribute significantly to global health security.
Position Description:
The Research Investigator will report to Project Coordinator and will be mainly responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and coordinating research ideas with strong background in data management, analysis, and data interpretation to attain project objectives within the guidelines of the research protocol and organizational values.
The specific areas of responsibilities include:
Generating new research ideas and formulating research questions with a focus on Nipah virus surveillance, epidemiology, and prevention; Developing research methodology and overall study strategy; Designing and finalizing data collection tools; Conduct advanced-level training in programming languages (R/ STATA/SPSS), nd data collection method and data acquisition; Supervising staff and ensure high-quality data from surveillance sites and health facilities; Applying critical analysis and conducting rigorous scientific analysis to derive meaningful inferences; Preparing dashboards, reports, and scientific manuscripts; Presenting findings to scientists, government policymakers, and donors; Disseminating study findings in peer-reviewed journals and policy briefs.Required qualification and experience
Master's degree in Statistics/ Applied Statistics/ Biostatistics from a reputed University with an excellent academic record; Minimum 5 years of experiences in relevant field; Must have sound knowledge in statistical analysis and visualization, including predictive modeling & forecasting and GIS mapping using STATA/ R / SPSS; Experience in analyzing laboratory-based and genomic data in relation with metadata; First-authored peer-reviewed journal publications.Location: Dhaka
Number of Position: 01
Contract Type and Duration:
Fixed Term; duration will be 1 year with a possibility of extension subject to availability of fund and performance.Salary & benefits:
Annual Tk.16,08,570/- inclusive of house rent, conveyance and other admissible benefits; 14.8% provident fund contribution, income tax paid by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.1,917/- 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 processInterested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: https://career.icddrb.org by October 15, 2025.