We are seeking an Associate Research Scientist for a 2-year-regular position (renewable) to work within the Clinical Development Department at the International Vaccine Institute in Seoul, Korea. (Duty station : Seoul, Korea)

Job Description

This job is responsible for supporting and facilitating the effective and reasonable implementation, conduct and evaluation of epidemiological research on and off site. He/she ensures that programs/researches are adhering to ethical, medical and humanitarian principles and contribute to IVI’s vision and mission.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Conduct of epidemiological research projects

• Provide scientific support to principal investigator/project team on study design
• Lead the development of study protocols, forms, and standard operating procedures as well as regular written progress/performance reports on projects
• Oversee project-related activities as focal point and ensure compliance of project activities with national and international policies and regulatory codes
• Work closely with local collaborators, doctors/health professionals to ensure that measures and consequences based on IVI’s work undertaken are according to international standards and contribute to the benefit of the patient
• Assess national needs and possibilities to diagnose, treat and report/response to infectious diseases for providing assistance if related to project activities and strengthen the capacity of local health care staff including medical doctors and paramedical staff by training in the area of communicable disease diagnostics, treatment and surveillance
• Provide hands-on support to national partners in training, education and trouble-shooting activities related to the project

2. Epidemiological data analyses and dissemination

• Conduct analysis and interpretation of the projects data and their use for the national and international community after generating hypotheses and designing research activities, and disseminate the results
• Coordinate the development and publication of research manuscripts
• Keep up-to-date by reading specialist literature and interpreting results of data published by other working groups

3. Build networks with external scientist and stakeholders and seek new funding opportunities

• Engage with peers and external scientist to develop skills, validate models and study results
• Provide in-country and international program results to advocate for health policy change at local, regional, national and international levels
• Foster collaboration between IVI and WHO national and regional offices, NGO’s and national Ministries and build partnership with public health institutions present in the program country
• Seek public and private funding to enable programs to become self-sustaining in the long term.
• Actively pursue new funding opportunities in line with the IVI Mission and Vision and draft proposals upon internal approval by supervisor

4. Manage and supervise the work of junior researchers and interns

• Coordinating, supporting and supervising the work of interns, researchers and research associates
• Support project team as required

Job Requirements and Qualifications

1. Education Requirements

• MPH or equivalent
  (Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacy; Ph.D. or equivalent preferred )

2. Related Field Work Experience

• 7+ years

3. Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge

• Knowledge in epidemiology and statistics,
• On-site developing countries expertise,
• Cultural sensitivity,
• Scientific writing,
• Communication and presentation skills
• Applied mathematics,
• Computer programming skills
• A strong analytical ability and high professional standards in designing, conducting, and evaluating research in developing countries

4. Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English
• French an asset