Position |
Senior Research Assistant |
Department |
Zoonoses Group |
Working condition |
This post is based in Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ho Chi Minh City. |
Hours of work |
Full-time |
Tenure |
Initially for one year, including a 2 month probation period. Project duration is 3 years. |
Supervisor |
Dr. Ngo Thi Hoa, Head of Zoonoses Group |
Vacancy reference |
JD-0920-022 |
Background |
The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) is a large-scale clinical and public health research unit based in Viet Nam. We are hosted by the Hospital of Tropical Diseases (HTD) in Ho Chi Minh City, and the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases (NHTD) in Hanoi. We also have sister units in Kathmandu, Nepal and Jakarta, Indonesia. As a Wellcome Trust Programme, we have received considerable support from the Wellcome Trust since our establishment in 1991. Our ten-year vision is to have local, regional and global impact on health by leading a locally driven research programme on infectious diseases in Southeast Asia. This is being achieved via an integrated long-term research programme, contributions to training, the scientific literature, national and international meetings and membership of national and international committees. Priority is given to health issues important to the hospitals, and to Viet Nam as a whole. All work is intended not only to benefit the patients seen daily at our host hospitals, but also to help improve patient care throughout Viet Nam and the region. Please see more information on OUCRU Website: www.oucru.org. |
Job summary |
The (senior) Research Assistant will be part of the Zoonoses group. The successful applicant will work with exiting lab team to perform lab experiments in molecular biology, immunology and coordinate laboratory and field activities as well as data analysis for publications. The position is mainly based at OUCRU, HCMC but may have required travel trips to study sites to work with research partners. |
Key responsibilities and tasks |
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Selection criteria |
Qualifications Applicants should have a minimum Master degree in Biotechnology, Biomedical sciences or other relevant majors; with sufficient experience in molecular microbiology. Person specification
Preferable: a candidate with
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How to apply |
Interested qualified candidates are invited to send their detailed resume and cover letter in English, including copies of relevant certificates, either by email or by post to the following address:
Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Laboratory of Clinical Science Hospital for Tropical Diseases 764 Vo Van Kiet, Ward 1, District 5, HCMC Email: hr@oucru.org
We thank all candidates for their interests, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. |
Contact person |
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Phuc |
Deadline for submission |
30 Oct 2020 |