Research Assistant / Research Associate
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Location:
Grameen University
Department:
Research Office
Posted On:
21 July 2026
Job Type:
Contractual
Deadline:
5 August 2026
Days Left:
0 Days
About Grameen University

Grameen University has been established with a bold and transformative vision, as envisioned by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, to contribute meaningfully to the creation of a world of Three Zeros - Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, and Zero Net Carbon Emissions. Rooted in the Grameen philosophy and inspired by decades of proven social innovation, the University seeks to redefine the role of higher education by aligning academic excellence with social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical leadership. It is envisioned not merely as a conventional degree-awarding institution, but as a purpose-driven university where education serves as a powerful catalyst for inclusive growth, innovation, and long-term sustainable development. The University is duly accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and officially approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh.

Grameen University invites applications from qualified, dynamic, and committed professionals for the position of Research Assistant / Research Associate in the Research Office.

The Research Assistant / Research Associate will support the University's research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination initiatives by assisting faculty members and research teams in research planning, project coordination, data collection and analysis, publication support, grant administration, and research documentation. The position contributes to strengthening the University's research culture, academic excellence, and national and international research collaborations.

Key Responsibilities
Assist faculty members and research teams in planning, coordinating, and implementing research projects, surveys, and academic studies across various disciplines
Conduct literature reviews, collect, organize, validate, and analyze qualitative and quantitative research data using appropriate research methodologies and analytical tools
Support the preparation of research proposals, grant applications, technical reports, manuscripts, policy briefs, conference papers, and journal publications
Coordinate research activities, meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, and collaborative research initiatives with internal and external stakeholders
Maintain research databases, documentation, project records, ethics approvals, progress reports, and publication repositories while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
Assist in identifying funding opportunities, monitoring grant compliance, preparing progress reports, and supporting research project administration
Provide administrative and technical support for institutional research, innovation, ranking, accreditation, and research quality assurance initiatives
Liaise with faculty members, research collaborators, funding agencies, government organizations, and international partners to facilitate effective research coordination
Support research dissemination through presentations, newsletters, digital platforms, institutional reports, and other communication channels
Perform any other research, academic, or administrative responsibilities assigned by the competent authority
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university; a Master's degree in a relevant discipline will be preferred
Academic background in Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Health, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Development Studies, or another relevant discipline will be considered an advantage
Minimum 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in research, data analysis, project coordination, academic writing, or research administration. Fresh graduates with outstanding academic records and demonstrated research potential are also encouraged to apply. Experience in a university, research institute, development organization, or international project will be preferred
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of research methodology, literature review techniques, academic writing, citation standards, and research ethics
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), online research databases, and reference management software such as Mendeley , EndNote , or Zotero
Familiarity with statistical and analytical software such as SPSS, STATA, R, Python, NVivo , or equivalent tools will be considered an advantage
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in both Bangla and English, including the ability to prepare high-quality research reports and publications
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, documentation, and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary research teams while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and high ethical standards
Salary & Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits will be offered commensurate with qualifications, experience, and prevailing market standards

Application Procedure

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