The George Institute for International Health
The George Institute for International Health was established in 1999 as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases and injury,through domestic and international programs.The institute is a legally independent institution affiliated with the University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and the Sydney South Western Area Health Service.
Our mission is to find solutions to common health problems through excellence and thought leadership in research,and translating that research into policy,practice and capacity building.In achieving that mission,we are committed to ensuring the integration of good business practices throughout all our operations.
The institute has grown rapidly since its inception,and currently employs 150 staff at its headquarters in Sydney.Research operations are conducted at approximately 400 centers in more than 30 countries worldwide.While Asia is a major focus,the George Institute is also active throughout Europe,North America,and Australasia.The George Institute has offices in Sydney and Beijing.
The George Institute is made up of several divisions and programs that oversee numerous large-scale international and regional projects funded by a diverse range of sponsors,both public and private.The research portfolio of the institute includes randomized trials of new treatment and prevention strategies,surveys,and observational studies of the causes and outcomes of disease and injury.The current research budget of the Institute is approximately $25-30 million per year.Research revenue comes from national and international medical research agencies,government,private sponsors and industry.All of the institute\'s research is initiated by academic staff of the Institute or colleagues at partner institutions including the University of Oxford,the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Melbourne.The institute\'s fully-owned subsidiary,George Medica Pty Ltd,provides strategic and operational services to external clients in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
The George Institute is dedicated to the recruitment,development,and retention of the best people from around the world.The pursuit of academic,scientific and operational excellence in a \"can do\"culture is actively promoted in all our activities.
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The principal goal of The George Institute\'s cardiovascular research program is the discovery and implementation of new strategies for the prevention of stroke,heart attack and other major vascular diseases. The selection of this area for research reflects the global importance of vascular diseases as causes of premature death and disability.The Cardiovascular Division has primary responsibility for the conduct of the Institute\'s research in this area.
All candidates please:
1.Send your resume both in Chinese and English
2.Indicate the position you apply.
3.Your salary expectation and available time.
