The Hué University of Agriculture and Forestry (HUAF), Vietnam and the Leibniz University Hannover (LUH), Germany invite applications for the position of a National Research Data Collection Centre Manager (m/f)
The position is central for the implementation of a long-term data collection project financed by the German Research Foundation (DFG). In the context of this project, surveys of rural households and domestic migrants will be conducted annually in three provinces in Vietnam, namely Dak Lak, Ha Tinh and Thua Thien Hué. These data will be made available to researchers in Vietnam and internationally.
Tasks
The National Research Data Collection Centre Manager will lead the collection, cleaning and management of panel data between 2016 and 2018. Her/his task includes the overall management of the national data collection centre at HUAF where she/he will be supported by an office assistant hired by the project. A major task is the organisation of village and household level surveys in the three provinces including the recruitment and training of enumerators. The National Research Data Collection Centre Manager will cooperate closely with PhD students from Germany. She/he will also be responsible for the regular data transfer to the central data base at the Institute of Development and Agricultural Economics at Leibniz University Hannover, Germany. She/he will also participate in supporting research activities in Vietnam using the panel data. The National Research Data Base Collection Centre Manager may also give occasional lectures in the academic course program of HUAF.
She/he will be supported by senior researchers from LUH in all her/his activities related to the project.
Qualification
The successful candidate will be up to 45 years of age and possess a PhD in agricultural economics, economics, other social sciences or agriculture with a strong socioeconomic orientation. Candidates with Master degree and exceptional experiences could be considered. Extensive field experience in the conduct of socio-economic household surveys in Vietnam, is required. Experience of working abroad would be an asset. Excellent management and communication skills are a prerequisite. Profound knowledge in software for data base management (Access, CSPro, SQL, STATA, etc.) is a prerequisite. The base of the position is at Hué City but frequent travels to remote rural areas of all the three provinces are necessary.
Excellent knowledge of oral and written English including very good report writing skills are mandatory.
Offer
The National Research Data Collection Centre Manager will be a temporary employee of HUAF with all associated social security benefits. The gross salary is 420 million VND per annum at start and can be increased depending on qualification and performace. The initial appointment is for two years but can be extended for up to nine years, depending on performance and the extension of funding by the DFG. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be hired preferentially.
The deadline for applications is 15 April 2016. The start of work by 1 April 2016 is envisaged.
Application documents include a motivation letter that states your interest and qualification for the position, a detailed CV, a transcript of academic records including doctoral certificate, two recent publications, and the names and contact details of three referees.
Please send your application by e-mail to Professor Hermann Waibel, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany (Email: [email protected] [1]) and in parallel to Dr. Truong Quang Hoang, Director of Center of Rural Development at Hué University of Agriculture and Forestry (Email: [email protected] [2]).