Senior Research Associate (SRA)
Job Type | Full Time |
Job Sector | Research/Consultancy |
Job Location | Dhaka |
Deadline | 06 February, 2021 |
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) invites applications from promising researchers who are keen to pursue an intellectually challenging career in development research. The ideal candidate will have a strong and demonstrated interest in issues related to, among others, global development agendas including the Sustainable Development Goals, global governance, evaluation techniques and will be interested to further sharpen their analytical skills. If selected, the candidate will benefit from policy exposure at CPD in a broad range of areas including macroeconomics, international economics and international development.
The candidate must have strong analytical abilities, excellent drafting skills in English, good networking skills and high computer literacy. The applicant should be highly motivated and committed, and must be capable of displaying learning ability and a capacity to work effectively as a team player.
Candidate need to have a Post graduate/Masters degree in Economics or Development Studies, from a reputed university. A minimum CGPA of 3.60 is required. Additionally, candidates should have more than two years of relevant research experience at recognised institutions and publications in peer reviewed journals. These requirements which may be relaxed in case of candidates with foreign Master's degree and publication(s) in reputed journals.
The Senior Research Associate will be recruited initially for one (1) year and, based on performance, may be offered a permanent position at CPD. A consolidate salary in the range of Taka 60,000-80,000 per month will be offered to the successful candidate, along with other admissible benefits. Actual compensation package will be offered based on assessment of the candidate's qualifications and suitability, including experience.
Interested professionals including non-resident Bangladeshis looking for short-term contract are also encouraged to apply.
Qualified candidates should apply with a copy of their resumé, publication list and a recent photograph at [email protected]
Those who have applied in last one year in any research position need not apply. Shortlisted candidates for the above position will be duly informed for the next phase of recruitment process including presentation and interview. CPD is an equal opportunity employer.
The deadline for application submission is 6 February 2021.