ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY 

VinUniversity (VinUni) is a private, not-for-profit university established by Vingroup, one of the largest private conglomerates in Vietnam. VinUni aspires to become a world-class university with excellence in education, research, and innovation. The University is committed to developing talents for the future and producing impactful research that contributes to Vietnam’s sustainable development and the global advancement of knowledge. 

As part of its commitment to advancing research excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, VinUniversity aims to build research management capacity. 

The position is recruited to support the development of a project proposal for a series of interdisciplinary mini-courses in Social Sciences and Environment at VinUni. Dedicated capacity is needed to conduct research, benchmark existing programs, and develop a comprehensive proposal that meets academic standards and institutional needs. Recruiting a collaborator will help ensure the proposal is developed in a timely and high-quality manner, serving as a foundation for future course implementation. 

POSITION INFORMATION 

Position title: Research Collaborator 
Contract type: Service Contract 
Contract duration: 03 months (object to extension) 
Work location: VinUniversity campus or other agreed locations, with regular coordination via email and online communication. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

The collaborator will undertake the following main tasks: 

Prepare a project proposal for developing a series of mini-courses in Social Sciences and Environment, with the potential to be developed into courses that can be implemented by academic institutes and research centers at VinUni. Specifically: 

Objective: Develop a comprehensive project proposal for an interdisciplinary mini-course series focusing on social sciences and environmental topics. The proposal should ensure feasibility, meet academic standards, and address educational needs. 

Key tasks: 

• Research and information gathering: Review and analyze existing courses in social sciences and environmental studies in Vietnam and internationally; identify content gaps and learner needs; summarize key findings and data to inform the proposal. 
• Develop the proposal content: Prepare the proposal draft and collect feedback from relevant stakeholders. 
• Revise and finalize the proposal based on feedback received. 
• Present the final proposal and submit all related documentation. 

Deliverables: A comprehensive project proposal, including project overview, curriculum framework for the mini-course series, implementation plan, budget and financial analysis, and any supporting documents (if applicable). 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Knowledge of or experience in training content development or course design, preferably in sustainability, social sciences, environmental studies, or education. 
• Strong skills in research, literature synthesis, and academic content development, including lectures, discussion questions, assignments, and learning materials. 
• Ability to write and present content clearly, collaborate with the course design team, and use English effectively to consult international references. 

BENEFITS 

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in developing an academic project proposal and designing interdisciplinary mini-courses in social sciences and environmental studies. 
• Opportunity to work with faculty members, researchers, and academic units at VinUni, expanding professional networks in higher education and research. 
• Professional development in academic research, curriculum development, and project proposal writing.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents: 

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
• A brief cover letter describing relevant research experience and motivation 

Applications should be sent to: [email protected]
Subject line: Application – Research Collaborator 

Deadline: 2/12/2024 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.