Center Coordinator – Center for Materials Innovation and Technology (CMIT)

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

VinUniversity (VinUni) is Vietnam’s first private, not-for-profit university built to international standards. Established to transform higher education in Vietnam, VinUni blends global best practices with local context to become a world-class institution.

VinUni comprises of more than 1700 students and 4 colleges: College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business and Management; College of Engineering and Computer Science; and College of Health Sciences. 

Every aspect of the University: its curricula, research, faculty, student body, facilities, and campus life, is developed to meet the highest standards set by the world’s leading accrediting and ranking organizations, such as ABET, AACSB, WFME, ACEN, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE). 

In September 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university in the world to achieve QS 5 stars across 9 categories: global engagement, good governance, program strength, academic development, teaching, employability, facilities, arts, and social impact.  In October 2024, VinUni was appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO University Chair, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.

Founded by Vingroup—one of Asia’s largest private conglomerates—VinUni benefits from a strong ecosystem of businesses in three main areas: Industrials & Technology; Real Estate & Services; Infrastructure; Green Energy; and Social Enterprises.

Aligned with VinUni’s Vision 2030, we are proud to announce our bold initiative to recruit 200 Research-focused Faculty across various disciplines. Together, we will be on the ambitious journey to become one of the world’s top universities by 2030. 

THE CENTER FOR MATERIALS INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY (CMIT)

Materials science underpins nearly every modern technology from clean energy and AI to electronics, biomedicine, defense, and space exploration. The Center for Materials Innovation and Technology (CMIT) aims to become a leading hub for research and international collaboration in advanced materials, driving Vietnam’s strategic technological advancement. CMIT fosters breakthrough innovation in materials for electronics, energy, biomedicine, and sustainability, while nurturing young scientists and future leaders who create knowledge and value for a sustainable future.

By 2030, CMIT aspires to be recognized among the world’s leading centers for materials innovation, advancing sustainable technologies, promoting global collaboration, and training a new generation of scientific leaders who transform knowledge into societal and national impact.

We welcome applications from those with expertise in or across these disciplines:

• Computational materials modeling: DFT, molecular dynamics, phase-field modeling, or multiscale simulations.
• Data-driven materials discovery: ML models for property prediction, materials design, or synthesis optimization.
• AI/ML methods development: Neural networks, graph neural networks (GNNs), generative AI, or active learning for materials applications.
• Integration of theory and experiment: Using computation and ML to interpret or guide experimental work.
• High-performance computing (HPC) and data management for large-scale materials datasets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES

Support the Establishment of the Center

• Prepare and consolidate proposals, budgets, and other required documentation to support the establishment of CMIT.
• Coordinate with VinUni leadership and stakeholders to align center objectives with the university’s long-term research vision and QS100 goals.
• Track the approval process and ensure timely submission of all related documents.

Operations & Administration

• Oversee daily operations including contracts, procurement, HR coordination, and data management.
• Support the Center Leader in travel arrangements, meeting scheduling, and coordination with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and external requirements in all administrative processes.

Research Project Support

• Assist in reviewing and coordinating the approval process of CMIT research projects.
• Support Principal Investigators (PIs) in project management and implementation, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and committed deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and provide timely solutions to maintain research quality and impact.

Branding & Event Coordination

• Strengthen CMIT’s visibility and reputation through effective branding strategies, website development, and media presence.
• Organize seminars, workshops, conferences, and other academic events to showcase research excellence and foster collaborations.
• Support the preparation of publications, reports, and outreach materials to highlight CMIT’s achievements.

CONTACT

Interested applicants for the Center Coordinator position are kindly requested to contact us via email at cmit@vinuni.edu.vn.