Discovery Research Academy Leader (Jd-0124-002)

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JOB SUMMARY
The Discovery Research Academy Leader- Vietnam will deliver the Academy programme in close collaboration with two other Discovery Research Academy Leaders based in Indonesia (OUCRU- ID) and Thailand (MORU). The Academy Leader should be a PhD- holder wishing to diversify their skillset within a research support role.
The MORU and OUCRU Discovery Research Academy (herein referred to as "The Academy") is a Wellcome- funded project aiming to support the career development of early career SEA researchers. The Academy will enroll early- and mid- career post- doctoral researchers from our networks across Asian LMICs to participate in bespoke workshops, have fully embedded mentorship from senior Wellcome Asia and Africa Programme scientists and grant writing experts to develop subsequent grant applications. They will have access to seed awards to generate preliminary data and collaborations that will support Wellcome applications. Our Academy goals are to empower Asian LMIC researchers to apply for Wellcome Discovery (and other) research awards, support local partners to develop their own research capacity, and grow a strong and engaged research community in the region.
The Discovery Research Academy Leader will be responsible for leading Vietnam- based delivery of a new and exciting collaborative project between OUCRU in Vietnam (and Indonesia) and Mahidol- Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU) in Thailand.
The main areas of activities will include:
· Academy resource management
· Marketing and communication of The Academy across local and regional networks
· Stakeholder reporting
· Monitoring and evaluation of the Academy
· Designing and delivering Academy workshops
· Liaising with other Academy sites
· Engaging with Academy participants, trainers and mentors
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KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Administer resources, including operational budgets and seed award allocation; and work with both internal staff and training vendors to develop and deliver training
· Develop a communications and recruitment strategy for the Academy both in- house, via local collaborators and regionally
· Work effectively and communicate proactively with other Academy leaders, OUCRU management, key colleagues in HR and others as required
· Monitor and evaluate Academy provisions to ensure continuous improvement
· Deliver the Academy workshop program including identification of trainers and mentors as appropriate
· Coordinate and attend Academy Secretariat meetings, and prepare reports for all key stakeholders
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GROUP
Operations
LOCATION
This post is based in Ho Chi Minh City, with some travel required.
HOURS OF WORK
Full time. 37.5 hours per week, extra hours may be required
TENURE
Initially for 1 year, including a 2- month probation period, with the possibility of extension.
REPORTING TO
Leigh Jones, Regional Academic Training Leader

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ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
· Critical thinker with innovative problem- solving skills
· Excellent time management and organizational skills
· PhD- holder in clinical medicine, life sciences, social sciences or similar
· Passionate in supporting capacity building within academic research
· Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills both in English and Vietnamese
· Highly computer literate with proficiency in MS Office and related business and communication tools
DESIRED CRITERIA
· Experienced in building/maintaining local and regional networks
· 1- 3 years post- PhD experience in leading and managing research projects
· Experience in mentoring and training research staff
· Knowledge and experience of training methodology, or training course design, would be advantageous
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BENEFITS​
- Contracted salary:
Grade: RS5/IC5
Salary ranges: $1,626- $1,895 USD gross per month
- Two months salary for annual bonus and clothes
- Optional insurance: In- patient and out- patient medical coverage; Personal accident insurance coverage
- Other responsibilities and benefits are based on Viet Nam Labor Law.
- Annual leave 18 days/year for the first year, a maximum of 30 days
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HOW TO APPLY
Oxford University Clinical Research Unit
Hospital for Tropical Diseases
Interested candidates are invited to send curriculum vitae, application, writing samples and copies of relevant certificates, by email to
764 Vo Van Kiet, Ward 1, District 5, HCMC
Laboratory of Clinical Science
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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
18 Feb 2024
* We thank all candidates for their interest, but only short- listed applicants will be notified for interview.
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