Research Assistant (Scientific Computer Programmer) (JD-0720-013)

JOB SUMMARY

The job involves the development of computer programs simulating the dynamics and evolution of infectious diseases. Such programs will be based on numerical methods (such as optimization or differential equations integration), stochastic simulations and agent-based modeling. The development of programs will be done either from scratch through discussion with the supervisor or from the implementation of methods and techniques described in the scientific literature. Some of these programs will evolve into R packages that will be published on CRAN website (www.cran.r-project.org) on Company information below) and for which the research assistant will have to write the documentation and a scientific journal article and do the maintenance. The research assistant will have the opportunity to develop his/her own research questions later on and evolve his position. The candidate should be academically ambitious, and should have a desire to pursue further study and research.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Write programs in R and/or C++ to assist research projects.

Publish and maintain R packages on CRAN.

Assist students and researchers in debugging and optimizing their code.

DEPARTMENT

Mathematical Modelling Group

LOCATION

This post is based in OUCRU Ho Chi Minh City.

HOURS OF WORK

37.5 hours per week, extra hours may be required.

TENURE

This is a 1 year contracted position with possibility of extension to 36 months

REPORTING TO

Dr. Marc Choisy – Head of Mathematical Modelling Group

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• MSc in Computer Science or any another discipline that involves programming literacy.

• Knowledge in R, python or Julia. For the job, the research assistant will have to focus on R since it’s the main language used in the group and other groups at OUCRU.


• Knowledge in C, C++ or Java. For the job, the research assistant will have to focus on C++ since it’s the compiled language that integrates the best with R.


• Knowledge of Git and GitHub


• Knowledge of UNIX-like systems

DESIRED CRITERIA

• Basic web development with the Hugo static website generator


• Knowledge in database management


• Statistical and mathematical knowledge


• GIS knowledge


• Ability to set-up and administrate a cluster of computers


• Knowledge in parallelisation and code optimisation

BENEFITS

-          Contracted salary:  Negotiable (depending on actual experience and education).

-          Optional insurance: In-patient and out-patient medical coverage; Personal accident insurance coverage

-          Two months’ salary for annual bonus and clothes 

-          Annual leave 18 days each year for the first year, a maximum of 30 days

-          Other responsibilities and benefits are based on Viet Nam Labour 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

Laboratory of Clinical Science

Hospital for Tropical Diseases

764 Vo Van Kiet, Ward 1, District 5, HCMC

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

20th August 2020

* We thank all candidates for their interest but only short-listed applicants will be notified for interview.