招聘Research Fellow-地点北京

董晶晶

About The Organisation

The George Institute for Global Health was established in Sydney in 1999 as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases and injury, through domestic and international programs. The institute is a legally independent institution affiliated with Peking University in Beijing, and the University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine in Sydney. The Goerge Institute for Global Health has offices in Sydney and Beijing and will shortly open an office in Hyderabad, India.

 

Our mission is to find solutions to common health problems through excellence and thought leadership in research, and translating that research into policy, practice and capacity building. In achieving that mission, we are committed to ensuring the integration of good business practices throughout all our operations.

 

The institute has grown rapidly since its inception, and currently employs over 250 staff at its headquarters in Sydney and approximately 40 staff in its Beijing office. Research operations are conducted at approximately 400 centres in more than 30 countries worldwide. While Asia is a major focus, The Goerge Institute for Global Health is also active throughout Europe, North America, and Australasia.

 

The George Institute for Global Health is made up of several divisions and programs that oversee numerous large-scale international and regional projects funded by a diverse range of sponsors, both public and private. The research portfolio of the institute includes randomized trials of new treatment and prevention strategies, surveys, and observational studies of the causes and outcomes of disease and injury. The current global research budget of the institute is approximately $25-30 million per year. Research revenue comes from national and international medical research agencies, government, private sponsors and industry. All of the institute’s research is initiated by academic staff of the institute or colleagues at partner institutions including the University of Oxford, the University of Pittsburgh, Peking University and the University of Melbourne.

 

The Goerge Institute for Global Health, China is a leading organisation in international health policy and practice in China.

 

The Goerge Institute for Global Health is dedicated to the recruitment, development, and retention of the best people from around the world. The pursuit of academic, scientific and operational excellence in a “can do” culture is actively promoted in all our activities.

Context

 

The Goerge Institute for Global Health, China (GIC) aims to facilitate the sharing of knowledge, information and ideas, and skills across all areas of clinical research, training, teaching, clinical practice, and policy development with our partners in China.  The ultimate goal is a sustained commitment to the implementation of evidence-based policy and practice that addresses the burden of disease.

 

Diabetes Research (DR)  is a new erected section in GIC. The key role of DR team is to support the development and implementation of high quality projects / initiatives in diabetes in China. The team member will participate in all phases of project development, providing advice on concept development, project management structures, logistics, capacity development activities, potential funding sources, media relations, and strategies for the dissemination of research findings to facilitate uptake into practice. Studies cover the area of epidemiology, prevention, health care and management, treatment and health economy on diabetes.

 

In collaboration with IDF (International Diabetes Federation) and CDS (Chinese Diabetes Society), several large-scale investigation projects have been launched to assess the incidence, care, treatment and cost of diabetes mellitus in China. Hundreds of health care facilities have been covered in these studies. Talents have academic study background are welcome to join the team.

Key Accountabilities

 

§  Research (reporting to the Senior Research Fellow)

o   Support to the senior research fellow in GI or the senior specialists from professional organizations, in developing study protocols, operation manuals, training programmes, health education materials, data collection tools and quality control plans.

o   Keep routine communications with project implementation team to ensure that the academic support is given timely and key principles are followed accordingly during implementation, including technical training, study participants sampling and randomization, study monitoring, data collection coordination and other technical tasks for the project.

o   Conduct or supervise the data cleaning, working closely with the data manager.

o   Assist or lead the data analysis and the development of reports.

§  Implementation (reporting to the Project Manager)

o   Provide technical training to the local research team as required 

o   Participate in the study monitoring activities when required

o   Responsible for data collection coordination

o   Responsible for study participants randomization and other technical tasks for the project

o   Support to the senior research fellow in GI or the senior specialists from professional organizations, in communicating with project relevant key stakeholders.

o   Other roles required to ensure the successful implementation of study protocols.

§  Other Responsibilities in Research

o   Provide a consistent level of contribution to the research activities of the Division

o   Assist with the preparation of new grant applications as required

o   Analyse data and prepare manuscripts when necessary

 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

 

§  Master’s or higher degree in clinical medicine/endocrinology/health service management / epidemiology /health economics / statistics / related area, or other relevant postgraduate qualification with specialist experience in these areas.

§  Research background in diabetes management with post-graduate qualifications preferred.

§  Advanced technical writing and oral presentation skills in Mandarin/English

§  Can function independently while knowing own limitations and when referral of issues to supervisor is required

§  Highly motivated, results oriented and able to deliver on time

§  Well organised and with good time management

§  Attention to detail and rigorous methodological approach

§  Flexibility and the ability to work effectively in an ambiguous and continually changing environment

·         Solid understanding of research and related ethical principles in the conduct of research

·         Previous experience in managing and supporting collaborative projects amongst a multidisciplinary team

·         Competence with computer programs (especially MS Office; MS Word, MS Excel) and electronic communication (email and internet).

·         Ability to perform advanced statistical analyses

Personal Characteristics and Capabilities

§  Methodical, accountable

§  Motivated and able to work independently and unsupervised, ability to work on own initiative

§  Ability to work effectively in a small team environment

§  Flexibility and willingness to travel to meet with project staff and work as required to meet timelines

§  Excellent organisation and time management skills

§  Excellent communication (written and verbal) and negotiation skills

 

To apply

 

Send the following to djingjing@georgeinstitute.org.cn with the subject of “RF Application:”

·         CV in English and Chinese

·         A research writing sample in English (published paper, thesis, research report etc.)

·         A 2-page essay in English describing your background, research experience, career plan, and reasons for applying for this position.

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