Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
Awards
Languages
Timeline
ResearchAssistant

MARJIA ISLAM

Summary

Graduate researcher with hands-on experience in applied agricultural economics, specializing in international trade and food security. An expert at conducting fieldwork, managing surveys, and transforming complex data into actionable insights. Strong background in statistical tools and research communication, with a track record of contributing to academic projects and presenting at professional conferences.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Texas Tech University
01.2022 - Current
  • Conduct research on international trade and food security using STATA and R
  • Assist in survey design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation

Research Assistant

BAU Research System, Bangladesh Agricultural University
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Collected and analyzed field data in the Sundarbans for M.S. thesis on mangrove resource use
  • Supported research on livelihoods and non-mangrove income sources

Data Enumerator

Syngenta Bangladesh & World Fish Bangladesh
  • Conducted surveys for agricultural innovation and gender-focused field research in rural districts

Project

Enhancing Agricultural Productivity Through Mechanization, Bangladesh
01.2017
  • Developed and implemented a project following a regional symposium on agricultural Mechanization.

Education

M.Sc. - Agricultural and Applied Economics

Texas Tech University
08.2024

M.Sc. - Agricultural Economics

Bangladesh Agricultural University
07.2023

B.Sc. - Agricultural Economics

Bangladesh Agricultural University
02.2020

Skills

  • Data & Analysis: STATA, SPSS, RStudio, Python, Excel, Qualtrics
  • Research: Survey design, proposal writing, data collection, project coordination
  • Communication: Academic writing, public speaking, collaborative teamwork
  • Fieldwork experience

LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT

  • Human Resource Manager, Bangladesh Agricultural University Career Club - (2020)
  • Led 13 student programs, benefiting 2,500+ participants
  • Organizing Secretary, Trivuj Cultural Organization, BAU - (2019)
  • Organized and executed impactful cultural programs fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • Bangladesh Youth Leadership Centre, Graduate Fellow - (2018)
  • Facilitated workshops and developed leadership and public engagement skills

Awards

Student Idea Award on Appropriate Scale Mechanization for Sustainable Intensification - (2017)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Elementary

Timeline

Research Assistant

Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Texas Tech University
01.2022 - Current

Research Assistant

BAU Research System, Bangladesh Agricultural University
01.2021 - 01.2022

Project

Enhancing Agricultural Productivity Through Mechanization, Bangladesh
01.2017

Data Enumerator

Syngenta Bangladesh & World Fish Bangladesh

M.Sc. - Agricultural Economics

Bangladesh Agricultural University

B.Sc. - Agricultural Economics

Bangladesh Agricultural University

M.Sc. - Agricultural and Applied Economics

Texas Tech University
MARJIA ISLAM