[AY26-27] Postdoctoral Researcher – Extracellular Vesicles – Innovations in Health Sciences (IHS)

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY
VinUniversity (VinUni) is Vietnam’s first private, not-for-profit university established to international standards, with the vision of becoming one of the world’s top 100 universities. Guided by its core values (EXCEL) of Empathy, Creativity, Leadership Mindset, Exceptional Capability, and Entrepreneurial Spirit, VinUni develops talent equipped to create meaningful impact in Vietnam and globally.
Founded by Vingroup, one of Asia’s largest private conglomerates, VinUni benefits from a dynamic ecosystem spanning Industrials & Technology, Real Estate & Services, Infrastructure, Green Energy, Culture, and Social Enterprises. This ecosystem provides unique opportunities for collaboration and innovation through leading organizations such as VinFast, Vinpearl, Vinmec, Vinschool, and Vinhomes, as well as a vibrant entrepreneurial network including VinVentures, VinMotion, VinRobotics, VinSpace, and VinEnergo, etc.
VinUni comprises four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Management, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of Health Sciences. The University has established strategic partnerships with Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania and Nanyang Technological University to advance excellence in education, research, and innovation.
In 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university globally to achieve QS 5 Stars, earning the highest rating in nine categories: Global Engagement, Good Governance, Program Strength, Academic Development, Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Arts, and Social Impact. The University was also appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO Chair University, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.
As a rapidly growing research-intensive university, VinUni is investing in world-class talent, research centers, and cutting-edge facilities to drive breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, Environmental Intelligence, Innovations in Health Sciences, Policy Development, and Sustainable Societies.
ABOUT INNOVATIONS IN HEALTH SCIENCES
Innovations in Health Sciences focuses on four strategic research pillars: Immunology, Stem Cell & Gene Technology, Precision Medicine&Health Tech and Population Health & Health Systems. At Innovations in Health Sciences (IHS), we aim to comprehensively address and develop innovative solutions that promote health, wellness, and disease prevention, enhance early detection, and provide novel and affordable precision medicine solutions to the most common health issues in Vietnam, Southeast Asia, and beyond. Additionally, we aim to be the leading authority on healthcare access and the social determinants of health shaping outcomes across Vietnam and Southeast Asia, with the goal of developing policies, practices, and interventions that improve health and well-being.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
IHS is looking for highly motivated postdoctoral researchers who are committed to advancing impactful, mission-driven science contributing to the Center’s growing research ecosystem of interdisciplinary health research.
The postdoctoral researcher will join 36-month projects focused on extracellular vesicles in regenerative medicine and drug delivery systems, with the goal of generating new insights into the roles of exosomes in wound healing and engineered exosomes as drugs for cancers. Working within a multidisciplinary team at IHS, the postdoc will contribute to study design, data generation and analysis, and the preparation of scientific outputs that directly advance the project’s research aims and broader institutional priorities.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Roles & responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be a driving force behind the project’s success and will be expected to:

• Conduct experiments for research projects, analyze data, and write papers and research proposals if required.

• Mentorship: Assist in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students involved in the project.

• In collaboration with the PI, complete a mentoring plan and an Individualized Development Plan (IDP). Review with mentor within one month of onboarding and at least semi-annually.

• Participate in the regularly scheduled Works In Progress and present at least once annually.

• Attend all professional development activities targeted to post-doctoral and early career faculty
  KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

• PhD degree in a relevant field (biomedicine, biotechnology, bioengineering …);

• Strong hands-on lab skills: Cell culture, molecular techniques, analyse cell behaviour, evaluation of bioactive compound activity;

• Knowledge or experience in multi-omics is preferred;

• Others: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team; proactive, highly driven, and capable of working under pressure.
  APPOINTMENT DETAILS:

• Salary: The salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Contract: The position is offered on a yearly contract basis. The initial contract is renewed, typically for one year, subject to availability of funds, project needs, satisfactory performance, and approval from IHS.

• Principal Investigator: A successful candidate will work under the direction of Assistant Professor Than Thi Trang Uyen, Director of the Central Lab at the Vinmec-VinUni Institute of Immunology - IHS, whose research focuses on exosomes in regenerative medicine.