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FACULTY POSITION RECRUITMENT: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH & IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE

Institution:  School of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

Employment Type: Full-time International Faculty Position (open to non-Thai nationals only)

Position Overview

The School of Global Health (SGH) invites applications from qualified and motivated international professionals with expertise in qualitative research and implementation science to join our multidisciplinary academic and research community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver training curricula and educational programs in qualitative research and implementation science for global health students, trainees, and fellows.
  • Mentor and supervise students and researchers in qualitative research design, methodology, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Lead and support qualitative research studies addressing global health, health systems, health equity, and public health challenges.
  • Apply and advance implementation science approaches to support the translation of evidence into effective policies, programs, and practices.
  • Provide methodological expertise in mixed-methods research and interdisciplinary research projects.
  • Contribute to research proposal development and grant application, scientific publications, policy briefs, and other forms of knowledge translation.
  • Establish and strengthen national and international research collaborations in global health and related fields.

Required Qualifications

  • Must hold a doctoral degree (e.g., MD, PhD, DrPH) or equivalent qualifications in Qualitative Research, Public Health, Global Health, Health Services Research, or related field, with a strong record of professional and academic accomplishments in qualitative research and/or implementation science.
  • Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methodology, with experience in study design, data collection, qualitative data analysis, and interpretation.
  • Postgraduate experience in qualitative research, implementation science, or the application of implementation research frameworks and approaches in health sciences, public health, social science, health systems, and policy research.
  • Excellent professional command of written and spoken English, with a track record of scientific writing and publication, and/or research grant development and applications.
  • Experience in mentoring students, trainees, or early-career researchers.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural academic environment.
  • Thai language proficiency is preferable but not required.

What We Offer

  • A vibrant, international, and collaborative multidisciplinary academic and research environment.
  • Opportunities to engage in high-impact research, international collaborations, and capacity-building initiatives in global health.
  • A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications, experience, and demonstrated achievements in health sciences research, teaching, and service (range: THB 50,000-75,000/month).
  • Housing/accommodation support (approx. THB 20,000-40,000/month).
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage for the faculty and additional up to THB 25,000/year health insurance for family members.
  • For those living outside Thailand, reimbursement for relocation expenses will be considered.
  • Assistance with work permit and visa processing, including coverage of associated fees.

How to Apply

The following documents are to be submitted to school.global.health@chula.md

  1. A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant research experience and publication record.
  2. A cover letter describing the applicant’s experience in health science research and how his/her work has driven impactful health outcomes.
  3. Two recommendation letters.

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview.