BRAC University (BRACU) follows a liberal arts approach to education which nurtures fresh ideas and gives new impetus to the field of tertiary education. It ensures a high quality of education and aims to meet the demands of contemporary times. Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (C3ER), BRAC University, was established in 2011. C3ER's Vision is to craft sustainable & adaptive solutions for society, and its targets are to be established as a cutting-edge research and academic institute in Bangladesh working in the field of climate physical science and natural resources management. We are searching for a competent candidate to add value to this role.
Key Responsibilities for Senior Research Associate/ Research Associate
- Carry out project activities, communication and project administration
- Develop research objectives, projects and proposals
- Identify sources of funding and perform business development tasks as and when Required
- Make liaison with relevant government bodies, national stakeholders and different authorities
- Provide institutional support for conducting research activities
- Visit the project site to perform project fieldwork
- Assist with various tasks linked to organizational and sustentative dimensions of the project program and project implementations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Climate Change/Environmental Science and Management/Environmental Engineering /Water Resource Management/Civil Engineering/ Economics /Disaster Management/ Urban and Regional Planning with excellent academic credentials. Candidate with Master’s is preferred
- Working experience in relevant fields and research work is preferred
- Experience in conducting research, report writing, proposal writing, project management and project administration
- Strong interpersonal skills and are adept at building relationships with different stakeholders and donors
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in Bangla and English
- Ability to interact with diverse communities and constituents of diverse backgrounds.
- Must be self-motivated, hardworking and flexible regarding work hour
- The ability to work in a team is essential
- Experience in using initiative and creativity to resolve problems, identifying suitable solutions and opportunities for improvements
- Methodical approach to work and high level of attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and service areas
- Flexible approach to work and positive response to changing requirements
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply online through www.bracu.ac.bd/about/career-at-bracu by 14 February 2024. Any attempt to unethically influence the selection process will disqualify the ' 'candidate's application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
BRAC University is an equal opportunity employer and maintains "zero tolerance" regarding sexual harassment