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 Genome Centre at icddr,b is a cutting-edge facility specializing in genomic research, pathogen surveillance, and public health genomics. Leveraging advanced sequencing technologies, it investigates infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and beneficial microbes, both in Bangladesh and globally. The centre’s scientists lead and collaborate on research as principal investigators, co-PIs, and co-investigators, partnering with national and international institutions as well as other divisions within icddr,b. Additionally, it plays a vital role in outbreak response, pathogen genomics, and strengthening genomic research capacity.
Position Description:
The Research Officer will report to the Associate Scientist and will be responsible for advanced bioinformatics analyses, including sequence data processing and interpretation by following standard operational practice and icddr,b organizational values and guidelines. S/he will be involved in –
Prepare weekly/monthly work plans for bioinformatics tasks in alignment with project timelines; Support the research team by facilitating data analysis workflows and troubleshooting computational bottlenecks; Perform bioinformatics analysis of bacterial/viral/bacteriophages whole-genome sequences, metagenomics, and microbiome data using tools like SPAdes, CLC Genomics, QIIME2, or Kraken2; Conduct phylogenetic analysis (e.g., MEGA, IQ-TREE) to study pathogen evolution and transmission dynamics; Developing and optimizing bioinformatics pipelines, troubleshooting analytical workflows, and contributing to research design through protocol development. Preparing scientific manuscripts and presentations. Collaborate with wet-lab teams to analyse data from microbial cultures, PCR/RT-PCR, and microbial detection/typing; Maintain and curate genomic databases, ensuring secure storage and reproducibility. Analyze datasets to identify trends, generate preliminary reports, and propose new research directions for publications; Adhere to biosafety protocols when handling computational outputs linked to infectious agents; Monitor and ensure proper disposal protocols for digital data linked to biohazardous materials; Train junior staff/researchers in bioinformatics tools (R/Python, sequencing pipelines) and best practices; Collaborate with external partners (academic, clinical, or public health) to align computational workflows with project goals; Attend training on advanced statistics (R programming), epidemiology, or machine learning to enhance analytical skills; Set and track personalized milestones for skill development during the employment period; Monitor and optimize computational resource usage (e.g., cloud/HPC costs, storage); Escalate technical or analytical challenges to supervisors with proposed solutions; Present research findings in both the internal and external meetings, seminars and workshops; Review scientific articles and explore different research ideas and innovations.Required qualifications and experience:
Masters in Bioinformatics/Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Genetic Engineering with an excellent academic record. At least 3 years of Lab research experience in the relevant field.Location: Dhaka
Number of Positions: 01
Contract Type and duration:
Short-Term Contractual Service Agreement; duration will be 11 months with a possibility of extension, subject to availability of funds and performance.Salary & benefits:
Tk.62,895/- 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 the 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 August 16, 2025.