Job Description

Posted on 16 June 2025

Apply by 25 June 2025

About CHRF

The Child health Research Foundation (CHRF) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to scientific research, advancing scientific knowledge, and promoting science education. CHRF is registered under the NGO Affairs Bureau and was founded in 2007 with the core mission to improve child health by facilitating appropriate policy decisions on the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases, through research and advocacy. We are an interdisciplinary team composed of scientists, clinicians, epidemiologists, community health workers, statisticians, engineers, and mathematicians, working together on reducing the burden of infectious diseases in children. We conduct epidemiological studies to investigate different infectious diseases, such as typhoid fever, pneumococcal disease, and dengue fever. We also conduct large-scale genome sequencing and generate large genomic datasets on microbial pathogens circulating in Bangladesh. CHRF also offers workshops and courses catered to high school/university students, and young professionals under the “Building Scientists for Bangladesh” initiative. We operate five microbiology laboratories across Bangladesh and collaborate with some of the most prestigious institutions worldwide, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, World Health Organization, National Institutes of Health, Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Imperial College.

We are currently seeking a experienced and motivated Senior Research Physician to join our growing research team.

Job Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Employment Term: Contractual
Duration: 08 Months
Benefits: Contributory provident fund, festival allowance (Eid/Puja/Christmas and Baishakhi) and two days weekend.

Learning Opportunities for the Successful Candidate

1. Collaborate closely with internationally trained scientists and public health professionals.
2. Contribute directly to impactful research addressing critical health issues in Bangladesh.
3. Help strengthen research infrastructure and capacity within a rapidly growing organization.
4. Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to preventing infections and saving lives.
5. Present research findings at national, regional, and international scientific conferences.
6. Organize and host seminars with leading scientists, supported by CHRF.
7. Receive mentorship in grant writing, project development, and leadership skills.
8. Gain hands-on experience with advanced laboratory techniques through in-house and international training.
9. Play an active role in mentoring and inspiring the next generation of Bangladeshi scientists through the Building Scientists for Bangladesh (BSB)
10. Benefit from CHRF’s commitment to continuous professional development through specialized research training opportunities, both locally and abroad.
11. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes members from world-renowned organizations and academic institutions.
    
    

Application Instructions

If you believe your qualifications align with the requirements above, we invite you to apply for the position of “Research Psychologist” by submitting your CV (1–3 pages) and a letter of motivation (1 page) through the designated application form by 25th June, 2025. Application should be submitted to hr@chrfbd.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At CHRF, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, or disability status.