Job Description

Posted on: 30^th April 2025

Apply by: 30^th May 2025

About CHRF

The Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) is a non-profit research organization in Bangladesh that aims to prevent infections, save lives, and build the next generation of scientists. We operate five laboratories across Bangladesh, offer diagnostic services, and conduct cutting-edge research in infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, public health surveillance, and genomics. Our multidisciplinary team includes clinicians, microbiologists, data scientists, epidemiologists, and public health experts working together to address some of the most pressing health challenges in Bangladesh and globally. CHRF has contributed to the introduction of lifesaving vaccines in Bangladesh, sequenced the country’s first SARS-CoV-2 genome, and is home to the first single-cell genomics lab in the country.

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Assistant Scientist/Postdoctoral Fellow (Wet Lab) to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is excited to make a difference through science that matters, who is deeply collaborative, and who is looking to grow both as a researcher and a mentor.

Job Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh.

What You’ll Gain at CHRF

At CHRF, we don’t just do research—we build ecosystems for science in low-resource settings. As an Assistant Scientist, you will:

- Work closely with internationally trained scientists and public health experts
- Contribute directly to research that addresses urgent health issues in Bangladesh
- Help build research infrastructure and capacity in a rapidly growing organization
- Be part of a mission-driven community focused on preventing infections and saving lives
- Present your work at international and regional conferences
- Host talks by scientists you admire—with full support from CHRF
- Receive mentorship on grant writing, project development, and leadership
- Get opportunities to train in and adopt new laboratory techniques
- Access external mentors through CHRF’s vast international network
- Take an active role in inspiring and training young Bangladeshi scientists through our Building Scientists for Bangladesh initiative

Who Should Apply

We are looking for someone who loves science, thrives in teams, and is driven by purpose. If you prefer working alone or struggle with collaboration, this may not be the right role. But if you are excited by the idea of building something transformative in Bangladesh—science that has global relevance and deep local impact—we would love to hear from you.

To Apply

Please send the following to hr@chrfbd.org:
- Your CV
- A 1-page cover letter describing your interest and fit for the role
- Contact information for three referees, including from your latest position

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage applications from women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in science.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At CHRF, we believe in an equal opportunity for all. We will consider all qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender or disability status.