THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Scientist for Research Institute of Stem Cell and Gene Therapy (VRISG), College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity. The successful candidate will perform a wide range of translational research and contribute to advancing our therapies for treating severe diseases.

The candidate will work in a prestigious and international scientific environment at College of Health Sciences, with opportunities to develop their career in both academic and non-academic tracks.  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design, conduct, and analyze experimental studiesrelated to CAR T-cell therapy for treating cancer, autoimmune diseases.
• Perform R&D activities focused on CAR T-cell technologies.
• Perform literature review to stay updated on new research trends on CAR T-cell therapy for treating cancer, autoimmune diseases.
• Write research proposals, reports, and other documentsfor responsible projects.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences; Apply patents for intellectual properties.
• Apply external grants to secure funding for research projects.
• Mentor and supervise junior researchers, laboratory technicians, and graduate students.
• Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions as assigned by Institute Board of Directors and College of Health Sciences.
• Assist with various financial and budgetary tasks, including preparing and monitoring budgets, preparing reports, and utilizing appropriate processes to pay for goods or services related to the responsible projects.
• Ensure all research activities comply with institutional policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Institute Board of Directors.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Educational Level/Professional Qualification:

• PhD. in Medical Science, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy or related fields.

Relevant Experience for the Position:

• At least 7 years of work experience at reputable universities, research institutes, or hospitals.
• Experience working at foreign research institutions (PhD or at least 2 years of Postdoc).
• At least 3 years of research experience in CAR T-cell therapy, gene therapy or related fields.
• Experience in design, implementing, and monitoring research projects in the field of biomedical research.
• Proven track record of conducting high-quality research, with publications in reputable journals (at least 3 publications in peer-reviewed journals, of which at least 2 publications as first or corresponding authors).

Personal Qualities/Work Attitude:

• Dedicated, honest, responsible, with a spirit of learning.
• Ability to work effectively under high pressure.
• Proactive and progressive thinking, with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Time management skills, ability to multitask and prioritize.

Other Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficiency in software tools to support data analysis and reference management, such as FlowJo, Prism, Endnote, etc.
• Programming is of advantage.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

English is the language of teaching and communication at VinUniversity. For this role, the candidate needs to have an excellent written and verbal communication skill in English. The minimum requirement is IELTS (Academic) with a score of at least 6.0 (or equivalent).

COMPENSATION

The salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.