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Job Description & Key Project

We are seeking a Senior Researcher/ Team Lead who beliefs that research is a serious, persistent process that delivers actionable and practical value. In this role, you will participate in high-impact initiatives, specifically focusing on:

Economic Research Projects: Leading/ Participating in microeconomic studies, strategic consulting, and data-driven analysis to solve complex economic challenges for clients and policy-makers.
AI & The Future of Work Project: Designing and participating in an experimental research measuring how artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation are reshaping labor markets, productivity, skill demands, and economic structures in Vietnam and the broader region.
Health Economics: Conducting evidence-based policy research on healthcare systems, health financing, public health interventions, and the socio-economic impacts of health outcomes in Vietnam and the region.

Core Responsibilities:

Research & Project Leadership: Serve as Team Lead on economics and AI/Future of Work projects—translating research concepts into funded grants and actionable studies.
Advanced Data Modeling: Apply advanced statistical, econometric, and data science models to ensure high certainty and reliability in all research outcomes.
Mentorship & Strategy: Mentor and guide junior researchers, build team capability, and contribute to DEPOCEN’s strategic research roadmap.

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Qualifications:

Education: Master’s Degree in Economics, Health Economics, Data Science, Quantitative Social Sciences, or related fields (PhD, especially from an international university, is strongly preferred).
Domain Expertise: Experience in socio-economic research, health policy analysis, labor market dynamics, or digital economy/AI studies. Publications in reputable academic journals are a major advantage.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in advanced statistical software and programming tools (e.g., R, Stata, Python, MATLAB).
Leadership & Mindset: Strong critical thinking, proven team management abilities, and an eager, proactive approach to new analytical frameworks.
Languages: English and Vietnamese.
Flexibility: Willingness to travel for fieldwork and policy consultation.

Development and Policies Research Center (DEPOCEN)

At DEPOCEN, we strike to lead in development and policies research by connecting scientists, researchers and practitioners to make significant contributions to Vietnam and regional developments.

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Development and Policies Research Center (DEPOCEN)

At DEPOCEN, we strike to lead in development and policies research by connecting scientists, researchers and practitioners to make significant contributions to Vietnam and regional developments.

Website
Nonprofit organization
Between 15 and 50 persons
Others

Development and Policies Research Center (DEPOCEN) did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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