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.
This position will be hired for the Laboratory of Environmental Health under Health Systems and Population Studies Division and the laboratory is currently focusing research to collaboratively develop a health risk impact framework to support WASH decision making and provision in humanitarian camps. Various approaches will be used for the enteric pathogen surveillance within the refugee population. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Environmental Microbiology, along with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Duties and responsibilities
The position holder will report to the Research Investigator of the project and will be responsible for:
Development, implementation and optimization workflows for molecular analysis of environmental samples; Isolation and identification of enteric pathogens from environmental samples by culture and molecular methods, bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Assays including determining the molecular basis of AMR; Detection of various pathogens in conventional PCR, Real-time PCR, Quant Studio 12K Flex qPCR; Preparation of project report and scientific manuscript.Required qualification and experience:
Masters with Honors in Biotechnology or Genetic Engineering. Five years' working experiences in identification and detection of various enteric pathogens by culture and molecular biological techniques from environmental samples. Preference will be given to the candidates having working experience in Rohingya Refugee camps on environmental sample (Drinking water, wastewater, fecal sludge, soil, etc.) analysis.Location: Dhaka
Number of positions: One
Contract Type and duration:
CSA basis for six months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of fund and performance.Salary & benefits:
Tk/- 79,569 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 fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by 28th April, 2025.