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Senior GIS & Remote Sensing Analyst
● Open
📍 Dhaka (Full-time)
📅 Permanent
🎓 MSc required
💰 Competitive salary
Lead GIS analysis on client projects and internal research. Manage satellite data pipelines, supervise intern GIS work, deliver training workshops, and contribute to peer-reviewed journal publications. Minimum 2 years GIS experience required.
ArcGISQGISGoogle Earth EngineSentinel / LandsatLULC
Senior Role · Permanent Position
GIS Analysis · Satellite Data · Publications
Salary Package
BDT 25,000 – 40,000 / month
Based on experience + annual performance increment + publication bonus per co-authored paper
Requirements
MSc in Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing, or Environmental Science
Minimum 2 years professional GIS experience
Proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, and Google Earth Engine
Experience with Landsat/Sentinel image classification
At least 1 published or submitted research paper
PhD or active PhD candidate preferred
Python/R scripting experience a strong advantage
Benefits Package
Competitive salary with annual performance increment
Publication bonus per co-authored peer-reviewed paper
Flexible working hours (output-focused)
Access to DSD's international collaborator network
Funded conference attendance (1 per year)
Full access to DSD lab, GIS, and data infrastructure
How to Apply
1
Submit CV (max 3 pages), GIS portfolio or publication list, and a cover letter via the application form.
2
Shortlisted candidates complete a practical GIS skills assessment (online, 2–3 hours).
3
Final interview — in-person (Dhaka) or Zoom. Offer within 1 week of interview.
Research Officer — Environmental Science & Field Operations
● Open
📍 Dhaka / Field
📅 1-year contract (renewable)
🎓 BSc / MSc
💰 Competitive salary
Lead and support field data collection campaigns across Bangladesh. Coordinate lab sample processing, manage field teams, contribute to written research outputs. Travel allowance and accommodation fully covered on all missions.
Field ResearchEnvironmental ScienceWater QualityTeam ManagementReport Writing
Contract Role · Renewable
Field Campaigns · Lab Coordination · Bangladesh
Salary Package
BDT 18,000 – 28,000 / month
All travel and accommodation fully covered during field missions. Contract renewable based on performance.
Requirements
BSc or MSc in Environmental Science, Marine Science, or Fisheries
Minimum 1 year field research experience
Ability to plan and lead small field teams
Strong report writing in English and Bangla
Willingness to travel frequently across Bangladesh
Experience with water quality or sediment sampling preferred
Driving licence and own transport an advantage
Benefits Package
Full travel and accommodation covered on all field missions
Contract renewable year-on-year based on performance review
Publication co-authorship opportunities on field research
Career path to Senior Researcher / Lead Investigator role
Access to DSD lab and data infrastructure
Annual field safety training (funded)
How to Apply
1
Submit your CV, a brief cover letter, and an example field report or writing sample via the form below.
2
Shortlisted candidates invited for an in-person or Zoom interview with the DSD research lead.
3
Offer and contract sent within 5 working days of interview. Start date flexible.
Hiring Process
Simple, Transparent, Fast
No unnecessary rounds. No ghosting. We respect your time and respond to every application.
1
Submit Application
Apply via the online form with your CV and cover letter. Takes under 10 minutes.
2
Review (7 days)
Every application reviewed by our research lead. Shortlisted candidates notified within 7 working days.
3
Assessment / Interview
A practical skills task or in-person/Zoom interview. One round only — no assessment centres.
4
Offer & Start
Written offer within 5 days of interview. Flexible start date agreed with the successful candidate.
From Our Team
What DSD Staff Say
★★★★★
Shahriar Hossain
Senior GIS Analyst, DSD Research Firm
"I joined DSD from a university lecturer position and the difference is immediate — here I'm actually producing research that gets published. The publication bonus was unexpected and genuinely motivating. Two papers in 14 months."
★★★★★
Mahfuza Begum
Research Officer (Field), DSD Research Firm
"The field role is demanding — I travel a lot — but DSD covers everything and the work is genuinely meaningful. I'm contributing to real environmental data for Bangladesh. My contract was renewed after 8 months and I got a salary increment."
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