Position to be filled up immediately

Research Fellow

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) will recruit a Research Fellow to work on economic issues, particularly on areas such as Macroeconomics, Development Economics and International Economics. The position demands academic rigour, commitment, initiative and creativity. Mid-level professionals with essential higher education degrees in Economics are invited to apply.

Candidates should at least have a Masters degree from a reputed university, research experience of minimum six (6) years and a minimum of two (2) publications in peer-reviewed journals or chapters in books or monographs brought out by a reputable publishing house. In case of candidates having a PhD degree, requirements may be relaxed.

The selected candidate will be entrusted with the specific responsibility of contributing to CPD’s ongoing research programmes. Candidates should have experiences in delivering research programmes and demonstrated capacity to undertake research work independently and supervise research work of others. The selected candidate will also be responsible for supervision and management of research studies and development of research proposals. He/she will be adept at networking with other institutions, government agencies and professionals.

The Research Fellow will be recruited initially for one (1) year and, based on performance, may be offered a permanent position at CPD. A competitive salary will be offered to the successful candidate based on the candidate’s qualifications, suitability and experience.

Application Procedure

Qualified candidates should apply with a copy of their resumé, publication list and a recent photograph at career@cpd.org.bd;

Shortlisted candidates will be duly informed of written, viva-voce and computer literacy tests.

The deadline for submission of the application is Monday, 07 April 2025.

Programme Associate (Research)

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) invites applications from promising young researchers who are keen to pursue an intellectually challenging career in development research for the position of Programme Associate under the Research Division. Ideal candidates should have a good knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, with a keen interest in areas like labour economics, environmental economics, financial economics, international economics, economic development, and macroeconomic policy. This is a unique opportunity for aspiring researchers to engage in intellectual exploration across various economic fields, contributing to impactful research at a leading civil society think tank and making a real difference in the world of policymaking.

Requirements: The candidate would need to have a degree in Economics with a minimum CGPA of 3.60 from a reputed university. Skills related to the use of statistical analysis tools are highly desirable. The candidate should have excellent ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Experience in research and publication, either professionally, freelance or as part of academic coursework, is also highly desirable.

A consolidated salary starting from Taka 35,000 per month will be offered to successful candidates, along with other admissible benefits. The actual compensation package will be based on the assessment of the candidate’s qualifications and suitability, including experience.