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Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), BRAC University (BRACU)

Research Assistant

Application Deadline: Jul 27, 2025
Summary
Published: Jul 21, 2025 Vacancy: Not Specified Gender: No Preference
Age: Not Specified Career Level: Experience: 3 Year
Salary: N/A Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Requirements

Education


Experience


  • 3 Year

Additional Requirements

  • 2-3 years of experience in research, administration, and communication.

  • Strong interest in organizing field visits and prior experience with fieldwork.

  • Familiarity with research methodologies, including ethnography, 5S observations, river-of-life interviews, and survey questionnaires.

  • Basic understanding of waste management and waste recycling in Bangladesh.

  • Knowledge of tools like SPSS, STATA, Nvivo, Kobo Toolbox, and Open Data Kit (ODK).

  • Proficiency in Bangla typing (using Avro or Bijoy).

  • Preferred experience in translation and transcription.

  • Preferred experience in budget tracking and event management.

  • Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

  • Strong analytical skills, and excellent written and spoken communication in both English and Bangla.


Responsibilities & Context

The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) at BRAC University (BRACU) is seeking a Research Assistant for the project titled “Addressing Climate Change and Plastic Waste in Bangladesh’s Garment Industry from a Global Value Chain Perspective”, which is funded by the Danida Fellowship Centre (DFC).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collect both qualitative and quantitative data on waste recycling and waste management through fieldwork.

  • Attend and document project-related events, including meetings, workshops, training sessions, and other activities (e.g., meeting minutes, monitoring reports, field notes).

  • Provide logistical and administrative support for field visits and other project events.

  • Maintain regular communication with PhD students, partner organizations, waste recyclers, field enumerators, and other relevant stakeholders.

  • Arrange travel for project team members to attend national and international conferences and events.

  • Conduct literature reviews on plastic waste recycling from various sources.

  • Assist with any other project-related or institutional tasks as assigned by the Centre.


Compensation & Other Benefits
  • Salary Review: Half Yearly
  • Lunch Facilities: Partially subsidize
  • Festival Bonus: 1

Work Place

Work from Office

Employment Status

Type: Full Time/Permanent

Job Location

Anywhere in Bangladesh

Company Information
Company Name: Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), BRAC University (BRACU)

Address: Anywhere in Bangladesh


Business Type : Education Institute

Website Link : ced.bracu.ac.bd
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