North South University
Research Associate (Quantitative) — Advance Global Health Research at North South University
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, Biostatistics, or related fields
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, planning, and execution of quantitative research projects in global and public health.
- Conduct literature reviews, policy analyses, and systematic reviews to support ongoing research.
- Collect, manage, and analyze quantitative data using appropriate software and tools.
- Prepare research reports, manuscripts, presentations, and policy briefs for academic and non-academic audiences.
- Support faculty and senior researchers in writing grant proposals and project reports.
- Liaise with national and international collaborators, stakeholders, and funding agencies.
- Mentor and guide research assistants, interns, and students involved in research projects.
- Contribute to workshops, seminars, and training programs organized by NGHI.
- Perform other research-related tasks assigned by the Director/Principal Investigator.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in R, STATA, or SPSS
- Strong quantitative analysis and statistical modelling skills
- Experience with study design and research methods
- Scientific writing and presentation skills in English
- Data management and reproducible workflow practices
- Grant writing and experience with peer-reviewed publications (preferred)
- Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
Benefits & Compensation
- Provident fund
- Gratuity
- Festival bonuses
- Group insurance
- In-house free medical consultation
- Opportunities for career development and funded research collaborations
Job Description
North South University (NSU) invites applications for a Research Associate (Quantitative) to join the Global Health Institute (NGHI). This job circular is open to motivated public health researchers who are passionate about generating high-quality evidence to inform policy and practice in bangladesh and beyond. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to design, implement, analyze, and disseminate quantitative research. This description outlines responsibilities, required skills, qualifications, benefits, and how to apply. Please read carefully before you apply.Why this job & why NSU? NSU is a leading private university and this job offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful research projects at national and international levels. As part of NGHI you will work with faculty, partners, and funders and gain experience in grant-supported studies, capacity-building activities, and policy engagement.Key responsibilities:Assist in the design, planning, and execution of quantitative research projects in global and public health.Develop study protocols, sampling plans, data collection instruments, and standard operating procedures.Collect, clean, manage, and analyze quantitative data using statistical software.Conduct literature reviews, policy analyses, and systematic syntheses as required.Prepare research reports, manuscripts for peer-review, presentations, and policy briefs for academic and non-academic audiences.Support grant writing, proposal development, and preparation of funding applications.Liaise with national and international collaborators, stakeholders, and funding agencies to coordinate research activities.Mentor and guide research assistants, interns, and students involved in research projects.Contribute to workshops, seminars, training programs, and dissemination events organized by NGHI.Perform any other research-related tasks assigned by the Director/Principal Investigator.Required qualifications and experience:Master’s degree (MPH, MSc, or equivalent) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, Biostatistics, or a related field.At least 5 years of relevant research experience (academic or project-based), preferably within universities, NGOs, or research institutions.Strong knowledge of research methods, study design, and research ethics.Proficiency in statistical and data analysis software such as R, STATA, or SPSS.Excellent scientific writing, presentation, and communication skills in English.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.High level of integrity, professionalism, and time management ability.Preferred qualifications:Experience in grant writing and successful track record of peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations.Familiarity with health systems research, implementation research, or other global health challenges.Prior experience working on regional or international collaborative projects.Skills & competencies:Advanced quantitative analysis skills (regression modelling, survey analysis, causal inference basics).Data management, cleaning and reproducible analysis workflows (R, STATA, or SPSS).Scientific writing and the ability to translate technical findings into policy briefs.Strong organizational, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.Familiarity with ethical review processes and data protection best practices.Benefits & remuneration:Salary: As per NSU policy.Provident fund and gratuity.Festival bonuses and group insurance.In-house free medical consultation.Opportunities for career development, conference participation, and collaboration on funded projects.Additional terms: Third division/class or equivalent GPA in any educational level will not be accepted. Willingness to work in shifts and holidays if required. Age at most 35 years as specified in the circular.How to apply: This is not an online-apply job via this listing. Interested candidates should visit the official NSU jobs portal and follow application instructions. For full details and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.northsouth.edu/. Make sure your application includes an updated CV, a cover letter describing research experience and fit for the position, and contact information for referees. Refer to the official company circular for any additional documents requested.Important dates: Posted on 2025-11-02. Application deadline (valid through) 2025-11-28. Please ensure you apply before the deadline.This job circular by North South University provides a strong platform to contribute to global health research in bangladesh and internationally. If you meet the qualifications and are eager to grow as a quantitative researcher, please follow the apply instructions provided above and submit your application through the official NSU recruitment portal.