Post Doctoral Research Fellow (Aquatic Animal Health, Biosecurity and Social Science)

* Spearhead the development and implementation of a research program focused on aquaculture fish health and biosecurity in Bangladesh, driving evidence-based policy and practice. * Lead the design, execution, and reporting of studies on farm and policy practices at the intersection of rural livelihoods, fish health, disease control, and biosecurity. * Drive the achievement of research deliverables for the BIOSSCI project in Bangladesh, ensuring timely and high-quality outputs. * Collaborate with international colleagues in the UK and South Africa to support comparative analyses and co-learning across country contexts, fostering a culture of global knowledge sharing. * Disseminate research findings through various media channels, publishing social scientific and outreach articles that showcase the project's impact and relevance. * Architect and maintain productive partnerships with key international and national research institutes, universities, and stakeholders to advance social science and biosecurity work in Bangladesh. * Build and nurture relationships with investors and development partners from public and private sectors, scaling out research results and driving meaningful change. * Mentor and guide research support assistants assigned to the BIOSSCI project, providing expertise and support to ensure their success. * Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork, developing productive working relationships with staff members at all levels and external partners. * Manage and report on project progress, engaging in regular dialogue with senior and junior staff/employees and external stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability. * Develop and execute a strategic plan for project delivery, ensuring alignment with the organization's vision and goals, and driving progress towards a more sustainable and equitable future.