Translational Research Officer

LOCATION

Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Jakarta, Indonesia.

ABOUT OUCRU INDONESIA

The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in Indonesia (OUCRU ID; formerly EOCRU) operates in partnership with the Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia. OUCRU ID is part of the Major International Programme Vietnam sponsored by the Wellcome and governed by the Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health at the Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, United Kingdom. OUCRU in Indonesia and Vietnam, along with their many local and international partners, conduct biomedical, clinical, and epidemiological research on infections impacting the health of people living in Southeast Asia and beyond.

JOB SUMMARY

Translational research at OUCRU mandates a strategic, multi-disciplinary approach that supports a tailored developmental pathway from a discovery or concept, to the generation of new therapies, devices and diagnostics. It also mandates a fair and equitable pathway, that ensures the contributions made by our low- and middle-income country (LMIC) partners are recognized and rewarded, and the research outputs are directed towards their application in LMICs.

To strengthen translational research at OUCRU, we focus on three pillars:

1. Develop a team and governance structure that encourages and supports translational research, integrating it into our scientific culture.
2. Increase translational research awareness and expertise, supported by external partners and experts in Asia and Oxford.
3. Develop a portfolio of projects and a cadre of next generation researchers with expertise in translational research.

The Translational Research team will work on critical gaps in translational research support within OUCRU by identifying and working with internal and external stakeholders; encouraging and training local researchers and research support staff to have a translational mindset and skillset; integrating those into our research culture, while also managing a growing portfolio of translational projects.

This position - the Translational Research Officer, provides essential operational support to build the foundation for early-phase translational research at OUCRU Indonesia. Working under the management of the Translational Research Manager in Ho Chi Minh City with shared direct report with OUCRU Indonesia Operations Manager. The post-holder will play a critical role in localized execution while sharing regional tasks to ensure a coordinated approach across the Vietnam, Indonesia, and Nepal units.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Funding administration and project portfolio support

- Support the administration of internal seed grants, especially for OUCRU Indonesia researchers and collaborators.

- Identify translational research opportunities within the OUCRU Indonesia research portfolio and support internal application submissions.

- Coordinate with finance team for funded awardees to monitor budget, support project owners to ensure projects deliver against key milestones.

2. Training Coordination

- Support the logistics to organize training courses and events.

- Serve as the primary contact link between OUCRU Indonesia researchers and external experts on relevant training activities.

3. Communications, Reporting and Stakeholder Support

- Prepare materials for internal communications (e.g. newsletters, notifications.)

- Collect data for translational research program metrics at OUCRU Indonesia.

- Act as a point of contact for queries from OUCRU Indonesia to Oxford University Innovation (OUI) regarding intellectual properties.

- Build connections with local industry partners and relevant stakeholders to advance public health initiatives.

4. Other tasks

- Support and coordinate Translational Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.

- And other duties where appropriate.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• A degree in a relevant scientific or healthcare field.
• Self-directed and demonstrable project management or administrative experience in managing many parallel projects.
• A team-player with strong communication skills, conflict management and ability to build excellent working relationships.
• An understanding of research translation pathways and innovation processes bio-medical and healthcare sectors.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English.

DESIRED CRITERIA

• A Master's degree in relevant field is preferred.
• Experience of working with senior researchers and decision-makers from academia, government or the commercial healthcare sector.
• Experience of supporting or developing translational research projects in an
• academic, funder or commercial setting.
• Experience in technology transfer, innovation, licensing, or entrepreneurial activity

BENEFITS

• The remuneration package that includes annual leave, sick leave, THR, optional private medical cover, BPJS Kesehatan, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan
• Other responsibilities and benefits are based on Indonesia Labor Law.

GROUP

Operations – OUCRU Indonesia

HOURS OF WORK

40 hours per week, extra hours may be required.

TENURE

Initially for 01 year with possibility of extension

REPORTING TO

Nguyen Thi Thanh Thao, Translational Research Manager, with shared direct report with OUCRU Indonesia Operations Manager

VACANCY REFERENCE

JDID-0626-010

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following documents via email and include the reference OUCRU ID – Translational Research Officer – Jakarta – Your name in your email subject:

· Cover letter

· Curriculum vitae

· Names and contact details of a minimum two professional referees

· Salary expectations

Applications should be sent to: [Confidential Information]

Applications that do not include the required reference in the email subject line will not be processed.

*** We thank all candidates for their interest but only short-listed applicants will be notified for interview.

Contact person: Iwan Tarmizi

Deadline for submission: 12 July 2026