Faculty of Health Sciences - Precision Medicine and Health Tech
Join a pioneering research cluster at VinUniversity focused on AI-assisted precision medicine and health technology.
Best for:Best for experienced researchers in computational biology, bioinformatics, or biomedical engineering with a strong track record in translational health research.
Overview
The College of Health Sciences at VinUniversity is seeking faculty members to join its Innovation in Health Sciences Research cluster. This role involves leading high-impact research in areas such as AI-assisted disease prevention, computational biology, and precision medicine. Successful candidates will contribute to an interdisciplinary environment that integrates clinical data from the Vinmec healthcare system with advanced biomedical research. Faculty are expected to develop accredited curricula, mentor students, and secure external research funding. The position offers the opportunity to work within a modern facility developed in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania.
What you'll do
- Lead high-impact, translational research projects and publish findings in top-tier peer-reviewed journals.
- Secure competitive external research funding to support independent research programs.
- Develop and deliver high-quality, accredited undergraduate and graduate curricula.
- Supervise research students and provide mentorship to junior faculty members.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations within the College and across the university.
- Contribute to university service, including committee work, faculty recruitment, and accreditation processes.
- Engage in technology transfer and commercialization efforts related to health innovations.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline from a prestigious university.
Language: English proficiency is required for teaching and research.
Instruction: English
Publications: Evidence of scholarly achievement through publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent, high-quality research.
- Proven teaching ability with a commitment to student-centered learning.
- Strong publication record in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience or potential in securing external research funding.
- Proficiency in relevant disciplines such as 'omics, epigenetics, big data, or bioinformatics.
- Must hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree.
- Candidates for Associate Professor must have at least five years of success as a Principal Investigator.
- Candidates for Professor must have a sustained record of high-impact, funded research for ten years or more.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-28
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official university career portal. Ensure all required documentation is prepared according to the job description before submission.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
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