North South University
Research Associate (Qualitative) — Global Health Institute (NSU) | Join a Leading University Research Team
Dhaka
Deadline: 2025-11-28
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: North South University
Location: Dhaka
Type: FullTime
Salary: As per NSU policy
Posted: 2025-11-02
Experience: 5 Years
Education Requirements
Master's degree (MPH, MSc, or equivalent) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, or related fields
Job Responsibilities
- Design, plan, and execute qualitative research projects in global and public health
- Conduct literature reviews, policy analyses, and systematic reviews
- Collect, manage, and analyze qualitative data using NVivo, Atlas.ti or similar tools
- Prepare research reports, manuscripts, presentations, and policy briefs
- Support grant proposal development and project reporting
- Liaise with collaborators, stakeholders, and funding agencies
- Mentor and supervise research assistants, interns, and students
- Contribute to workshops, seminars, and training programs
- Perform other research-related tasks assigned by the Director/Principal Investigator
Required Skills
- Qualitative research methods and study design
- Proficiency with NVivo or Atlas.ti
- Literature review and policy analysis
- Scientific writing and academic publishing
- Grant writing and proposal support
- Data management and organization
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary as per NSU policy
- Provident fund
- Gratuity
- Festival bonuses
- Group insurance
- In-house free medical consultation
Job Description
North South University (NSU) invites applications for a Research Associate (Qualitative) position at the Global Health Institute (NGHI). This is an exciting research job opportunity at a leading private university in Bangladesh. As a Research Associate you will support high-quality research, contribute to grant writing, and translate qualitative findings into policy-relevant outputs. This circular is open to motivated candidates who have strong qualitative research experience, excellent scientific writing skills, and a passion for global and public health.Why apply? Working at NSU's Global Health Institute offers the chance to join a dynamic company-like research environment within academia. The selected candidate will be part of multi-disciplinary teams and will engage with national and international partners. This job circular is ideal for those aiming to grow their research portfolio, publish peer-reviewed articles, and develop skills in qualitative research methods and policy engagement.Key responsibilities (summary):Design, plan, and implement qualitative research studies in global/public health contexts.Conduct literature reviews, policy analyses, and systematic reviews to inform research design and outputs.Collect, manage, and analyze qualitative data using software such as NVivo or Atlas.ti.Prepare high-quality research reports, manuscripts, presentations, and policy briefs targeted at academic and non-academic audiences.Support faculty and senior researchers in drafting grant proposals and project reports to internal and external funders.Liaise with national and international collaborators, stakeholders, and funding agencies to facilitate research activities.Mentor and supervise research assistants, interns, and students involved in study activities.Contribute to capacity-building workshops, seminars, and training programs organized by NGHI.Perform other research-related tasks as assigned by the Director or Principal Investigator.Required qualifications and skills:Master's degree (MPH, MSc, or equivalent) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, or a related discipline.At least 5 years of relevant, demonstrable research experience (academic or project-based), preferably within universities, NGOs, or research institutions.Strong knowledge of qualitative research methods, study design, ethics, and best practices.Proficiency with qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti) and strong organizational skills for managing datasets and timelines.Excellent scientific writing, presentation, and communication skills in English; experience with peer-reviewed publications is preferred.Experience in grant writing, synthesizing evidence for policy briefs, and presenting results to diverse audiences.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, with high integrity and time-management skills.Preferred:Prior work experience in health systems research, implementation research, or global health challenges.Demonstrated track record of grants, publications, or conference presentations.Benefits and terms:Salary: As per NSU policy.Other benefits: Provident fund, gratuity, festival bonuses, group insurance, in-house free medical consultation, and other institutional benefits.Other terms: High professional standards expected; willingness to work shifts/holidays when required; third division/class or equivalent GPA in any educational level is not accepted.How to apply: This is a formal job circular posted by the company (North South University). Interested candidates should visit the official NSU jobs portal to apply: https://jobs.northsouth.edu/ . Please review the full job circular on the university site for detailed instructions. For more information see the NSU jobs page referenced in the apply link.This description uses key searchable terms to help job seekers find this posting: job, company, circular, bangladesh, apply. If you are passionate about qualitative research in public health and want to contribute to impactful, policy-relevant research at a top university in Bangladesh, please apply through the NSU jobs portal before the deadline.