Key responsibilities:

The Research Investigator will report to the Principal investigator and will be responsible for coordinating both quantitative and qualitative data collection activities, facilitating training, data processing, analyses, and writing up the results using mixed method research under the above-mentioned project. The Research Investigator will also be responsible for developing concept notes, participating in proposal and protocol writing, dissemination of research findings, coordinating research studies in collaboration with government and non-government, national and international partners within the guidelines of the research protocol and organizational values. The major areas of responsibility include:

• Lead and coordinate multi-project research activities, ensuring alignment with objectives and timelines;
• Track study progress, interpret emerging outcomes with investigators, and provide feedback for ongoing process improvement;
• Maintain clear documentation of field observations to support continuous monitoring;
• Develop protocol, prepare and review annual protocol reports for IRB submission;
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, including national consultations and workshops with government and partners;
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality implementation, protocol adherence, and data integrity;
• Generate new research ideas and formulate research questions with a focus on environmental issues to generate evidence for designing interventions to reduce exposures;
• Apply critical analysis and conduct rigorous scientific analysis to derive meaningful inferences;
• Contribute to disseminating research findings to study community and scientific communities, stakeholders, and policymakers;
• Support the PI and investigators in scientific and technical activities, including manuscript writing, publication, Op-ed and news article and proposal development for funding.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree in Public Health from a reputed university with excellent academic record;
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in public health research;
• Preference will be given to candidates with publications in peer-reviewed journals;
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methods;
• The ideal candidate should be proactive, dynamic, and capable of working independently.

Contract Type and duration:

Salary & benefits:

• 1,40,750/-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;
• icddr,b encourages women and people with disabilities to apply.