Research Assistant (Jd-1219-043)

JOB SUMMARY
The Research Assistant will be part of the Zoonoses group. The successful applicant will mainly work in laboratory and field activities as well as data analysis for publications. The project is part of the Zoonoses and Emerging Livestock System (ZELS) funding program. The up-coming study will be focusing on investigating roles of biofilm formation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) neutralization system in antimicrobials resistancet (AMR) of zoonoticsis bacteria. The position is mainly based at OUCRU, HCMC but required travel to Myanmar and some provinces in Vietnam.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities included, but are not limited to, the following:
•Working with sample processing and data collection in the laboratory strictly following the approved SOPs
•Performing related lab and field activities
•Taking part in developing of molecular and microbiology SOPs
•Analyzing molecular and microbiological data
•Preparing data slide for presentation
•Writing manuscript for publication
•Reviewing literature to collect useful information for building AMR, biofilm formation or ROS related gene databases
•Working in a team with other researchers to assure project’s deadline
DEPARTMENT
Zoonoses Group
LOCATION
This post is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam at OUCRU HCMC. Travel to Yangon, Myanmar or Tien Giang province will be required. Further details can be given at interview.
HOURS OF WORK
Full time
TENURE
This is a one-year contracted position, includes of 2 months’ probation.
REPORTING TO
Dr. Ngo Thi Hoa, Head of Zoonoses Group
VACANCY REFERENCE
JD-1219-043

PERSON SPECIFICATION
•BSc or higher degree in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacy, medicine or other life science related fields
•Having research experience (at the minimum of the BSc thesis) and being a proactive learner aiming for scientific research career
•Excellent oral and writing communication skills
•Fluently in English (equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or higher); be excellent in speaking and writing skills
•Self-motivated, well organized and autonomy
•Having interpersonal skills and teamwork mentality but can work independently at certain level
•Energetic and creative; open to new approaches, ideas and having interest in scientific research career.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
•MSc in related disciplinaries,
•Being authors in international publications
•Knowledgable in molecular biology, microbiology and biochemistry
•Having experiences in DNA cloning and microbiological assays or clinical sample processing
•Having Eexperiences in study design development and data analysis for scientific publications or presentations
BENEFITS
-Contracted salary: Negotiate (depending on actual experience and education).
-Optional insurance: In-patient and out-patient medical coverage; Personal accident insurance coverage
-Two-month salary for annual bonus and clothes
-Annual leave 18 days/year for the first year, a maximum of 30 days.
-Other responsibilities and benefits are based on Viet Nam Labor Law.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested qualified candidates are invited to send their detailed resume and cover letter in English, including copies of relevant degrees, certificates, either by email or by post to the following address:
Oxford University Clinical Research Unit
Hospital for Tropical Diseases
764 Vo Van Kiet, Ward 1, District 5, HCMC
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
30th January 2020
* We thanks all applicants but only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.