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Research Associate

Job Overview

Date Posted

February 03, 2025

Date Expires

February 10, 2025

Location

Dhaka

Experience

3-4 Years

Gender

Both

Major Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Principal Investigator in designing research, including conducting literature reviews, preparing concept notes, and developing proposals.
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and timely delivery of research projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Create, pilot, and refine data collection tools to ensure reliability and validity.
  • Develop data entry templates using platforms like Kobo Toolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, and/OR TaroWorks.
  • Train and supervise field research assistants, manage field activities, and ensure smooth implementation of research protocols.
  • Analyze collected data using appropriate tools and methodologies, and contribute to drafting high-quality research reports.
  • Collect qualitative and qualitative data as needed.
  • Work with internal and external teams to generate evidence-based solutions and contribute to knowledge dissemination.
  • Managing budgets, time constraints, and logistics while ensuring quality.
  • Addressing cultural sensitivities, team coordination, and dynamic field conditions during data collection.
  • Resolving challenges with digital tools and ensuring data accuracy and security.
  • Upholding ethical standards while meeting diverse stakeholder expectations.

Job Location: Dhaka

Number of Vacancy: 01

Basic Requirements:

  • MSc in ECD/Psychology/Public Health/Sociology from any reputed University
  • Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in research particularly in the field of Education, Psychology, Public Health, or Sociology.
  • Excellent communications skills both verbal and written
  • Report Writing and Data Analysis (Quantitative & Qualitative)
  • Ability to understand and speak in Chittagong dialect will be given preference

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to work on tight deadlines
  • Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills

Interested Candidates are requested to fill up the following form by February 10, 2025

https://forms.gle/4c1mmRj12LaKpnYc9

Submission deadline: February 10, 2025.

Career Opportunity

Staff Researcher / Sr. Staff Researcher

The candidate must be willing to build a career in educational research and evaluation.

Major Job Responsibilities

  • Design educational research as per the needs of the organisation. This includes reviewing the literature and preparing concept notes/proposals.
  • Draft data collection tools and finalise them through piloting.
  • Training of field research assistants, field supervision and overall management.
  • Data analysis and report writing.
  • Work in groups and support others in similar activities.

Basic Requirements

  • Master in Statistics from a reputed University with at least a CGPA of 3.6 out of 4.
  • 4 years of experience in education (preferred)/social science research.
  • Minimum one publication in a peer-reviewed renowned journal.
  • Strong quantitative background with ability to analyse data using software like SPSS, STATA or R.
  • Basic understanding of education systems in Bangladesh.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Excellent communication and team-building skills that can establish and maintain strong working relationships inside and outside of the organisation.

Additional Requirements

  • Must be able to think, assess and analyse critically.
  • Ability to travel frequently outside of the city for official purposes.
  • Able to make strategic recommendations as a part of the evaluation process.
  • Ensure consistency in objectives and using success indicators to deliver timely and relevant reports.

Job Overview

Organization

BRAC Institute of Educational Development (BRAC IED)

Position

Staff Researcher / Sr. Staff Researcher

Application Deadline

August 16, 2026

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Submission Deadline: August 16, 2026

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Contact

House: 113/A, Road: 02, Niketon, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh

+880258812791
+880258810627

+8801729070909
+8801729070872

bracu.ied@bracu.ac.bd

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