Bioethicist and Engagement Coordinator

About the role

This post is based at Mahidol Oxford Tropical Research Unit (MORU), Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand under the department of Bioethics and Engagement. The role combines bioethics research and public engagement coordination responsibilities.

Key responsibilities:

Bioethicist

• Conduct bioethics research including design study questions, methods, produce study protocols, and submit for ethics approval
• Conduct data collection including interviews and focus group discussions in Thai and Karen
• Transcribe data and translate to English
• Conduct data analysis with research team, including coding and organising study meetings
• Manage research data in compliance with MORU data safety policy
• Translate relevant documents related to social science research between English and Karen
• Participate in qualitative data analysis and provide input in writing academic papers
• Attend and occasionally organise in-person or online meetings with study team and collaborators
• Represent team in meetings and conferences to present study findings

Engagement Coordinator

• Support BE team on Public Engagement training, both in-person and online, liaising with Training and Development department
• Support in organising MORU BE annual PE day, including designing, planning, and coordinating with relevant units
• Support with engagement evaluation plans and BE annual reports
• Support BE department in organising meetings and conferences with local and international collaborators
• Support BE ongoing engagement events and activities

About you

• Bioethics or relevant degree
• At least 4 years experience in working with communities including migrant and hilltribe communities
• Fluent in Thai and English, with ability to communicate in local languages such as Karen highly valued
• Experience with health and research related engagement
• Experience in written and oral translation in English to Thai and local languages such as Karen
• Experience with project management and implementation
• Demonstration of good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work in diverse team and stakeholder groups

The successful applicant should have good communication skills. Interested applicants, please submit your application with detailed resumé to the Deputy Head of Bioethics & Engagement

Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU)
Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University
420/6 Rajvithi Road, Bangkok 10400

MORU’s Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
MORU is committed to creating an inclusive culture and a respectful environment, and values diversity and promoting equity for all its members. MORU does not tolerate any form of harassment or victimisation and expects all members, visitors and contractors to treat each other with respect, courtesy and consideration. Successful candidates are expected to adhere to these standards and principles.