RMIT VIETNAM

RMIT is a global university of technology, design, and enterprise. We are global in footprint and even more importantly, we are global in mindset. We are committed to making a positive impact wherever we go. The wider our reach, the deeper our connections, the greater our impact.

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University with over 1,200 staff and 15,000 students, in three locations, and recently awarded one of the Best Companies to work for in Asia 2023. From a media perspective RMIT Vietnam enjoys a 40% share of voice in the sector. It brings a world-class education and globalized study environment to the heart of Asia, offering programs in business, technology, communication, design, fashion, and English language. It boasts an impressive range of extra-curricular activities that encourage students to innovate and network globally.

Degrees are awarded by RMIT in Australia and taught in English, enabling Vietnamese students (and visiting international students) the opportunity to receive an international education without having to leave home.

RMIT VIETNAM ILLUMINATE FELLOWSHIP

The RMIT Vietnam Illuminate Fellowship attracts top researchers/research teams to undertake transdisciplinary applied research that creates positive impact for Vietnam across our research priority areas – Sustainable Development, Smart Cities & Digital Transformation, and Social Innovation. The Illuminate Fellowship enables the world’s best research talent to flourish and make a difference in areas that matter for Vietnam’s future and the region more broadly. If you are ambitious and passionate about impactful research, we invite you to apply to become an RMIT Vietnam Illuminate Fellow.

Applications are now open for Professorial and Postdoctoral Fellows in one of RMIT Vietnam’s research priority areas:

Sustainable Development

Contributing to sustainable development of Vietnam, that meets the economic needs of today, without compromising the needs of future generations. This requires interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative solutions to promote sustainable economic, environmental, and social prosperity in Vietnam.

Smart Cities and Digital Transformation

Contributing to development economics and major industries in Vietnam to ensure economic competitiveness, socio-economic development, infrastructure, smart technologies, and the digital economy. This requires an overall uplift of technological capabilities in digital industries, and the future of digital transformation.

Social Innovation

Contributing knowledge and engagement in relation to culture, creativity and society. To understand an individual's lived experience, we must make sense of the communities, cultures and societies in which they live. This requires that we learn from the past to ensure a future in which everyone can thrive.

THE ROLE

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be aligned with one or more of RMIT Vietnam’s Strategic Research Priority Areas. They will be positioned within a school but expected to work across disciplines.

The Postdoctoral Fellowship is an opportunity for emerging researchers to further build their research career supported with research training and mentorship.

The role is expected to plan, lead, develop, and engage in high quality, transdisciplinary, externally linked and impact-focused research projects, which address local, national, regional, and global challenges in line with the University’s Strategic Research Priority areas. The Postdoctoral Fellow will deliver excellent research outcomes with a strong focus on impact and translation. They will carry out research projects, which will make a significant impact in their specialisation and be influential in expanding the knowledge of their relevant discipline.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will embed their research expertise into the life of their School, through the development of high-quality, productivity-driven research networks across RMIT and with local and international, internal and external partners. They will be expected to engage in high-quality research projects and produce high quality outputs and be willing to explore interdisciplinary research opportunities that create value.

The position may be expected to contribute towards limited teaching duties e.g. Guest lectures in relevant areas, but will not run coursework.

The position is open to candidates who have completed a Ph.D. within five years prior to the application starting date and who do not currently hold a continuing academic appointment with an RMIT University campus.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to:

Conduct high-quality research, individually or as part of a team, within the foci of one of our strategic research priorities with a strong focus on impact and translation, and interdisciplinary research, including:
- submission of competitive funding bids to strategic calls for funding, managing research projects within timelines and budget, and ensuring compliance with legislation, RMIT policies and external reporting requirements.
- driving research which is relevant to the current and future needs in their area of expertise.
- publishing research results in high-quality outlets as lead or co-author.
- actively engaging in research translation activities and collaborating with industry, community, and government stakeholders where appropriate.

Assist in the supervision of higher degrees by research candidates.

Participate in relevant professional development and networks.

Be a positive advocate for research excellence and innovation that supports cutting-edge research and makes a positive impact on communities.

Participate in any other research related activities. e.g system implementation, organising forums, trainings and seminars etc.

Provide regular progress updates to the Office for Research and Innovation, including reports and updates to university leadership when required.