Research Communication & Event Intern

The Research Communication & Event Team at VinUniversity is seeking a dynamic and motivated intern to support research communication and event-related activities. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in communication, event organization, and project support in a professional academic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in producing content for research-related social media channels.
• Support event planning and organization, including logistics, content promotion, and on-site coordination.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of technical activities: document formatting, uploading to platforms, records management (e-filing), and knowledge management toward project completion
• Help organize internal meetings and project events (preparation, minute-taking, coordinating participants, arranging logistics for field missions)
• Participate in weekly team meetings, technical exchanges, and external meetings/workshops organized by partners
• Assist with technical tasks such as developing ideas/concepts, drafting terms of reference/meeting minutes, data collection, and desk research.
• Provide translation support (Vietnamese – English and vice versa) when needed.

Requirements:

• Final-year student or recent graduate (within 6 months) from bachelor’s or postgraduate programs in relevant fields: Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or International Relations.
• Available for a full-time internship (44 hours/week).
• Strong communication skills in both English and Vietnamese.
• Proficient in MS Office with good organizational and analytical skills.
• Proactive, motivated to learn, and able to work effectively in a team.
• Responsible, flexible, and goal-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge or prior experience in research-related work.
• Skills in design or video production.
• Interest in sustainable development.
• Previous experience in international development cooperation.
• Commitment to spreading VinUniversity’s values in striving toward a sustainable future for Vietnam.

Benefits:

• Monthly allowance.
• Dynamic working environment at one of Vietnam’s leading universities.
• Opportunity to strengthen professional and soft skills.
• Internship certificate signed by Professor Laurent El Ghaoui (Vice Provost at VinUniversity cum Scientific Director of CEI) upon completion.
• Letter of recommendation signed by Manager upon request for candidates with good performance.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV named using format: “Communication and Event Intern_YourName_CV.pdf” to CEI at cei@vinuni.edu.vn, and cc Ms. Bao Tram at tram.nhb@vinuni.edu.vn and Ms. Linh Nga at nga.nl@vinuni.edu.vn⁠.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.