Research Assistant

The duties and responsibilities of Research Assistant position are included but not limited to:

• Administer the full cycle of student research projects: from promoting grant calls, reviewing/evaluating new proposals, processing funding/reimbursement, to project liquidation;
• Support in preparing necessary reports for internal and external stakeholders;
• Update the research information on the HEMIS platform;
• Support to organize and provide full logistical support for student-focused research competitions and training series;
• Design and disseminate promotional materials (announcements, emails, social media content) for student research opportunities and competition results;
• Provide general logistical support for VGU and department events, conferences, and delegation visits;
• Support the researchers to prepare all related documentation for domestic and international business trips, including processing requests and final liquidation via the SAP/DMS system;
• Execute other administrative and project-related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

1. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Natural Science, Economics or a relevant field

2. Experiences: At least 1 year of professional experience in an administrative role, preferably in an educational or research management setting

3. Knowledge:

• Knowledge of administrative processes, project coordination, and financial documentation
• Knowledge on event organizing
• Familiarity with the research environment and regulations (especially those related to student activities) is a plus.

4. Skills

• Good communication both in written and orally
• Good command in using MS Office Software
• Organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Strong communication and event coordination abilities
• Being careful and attentive to detail

5. Behaviours required

• Good attendance and punctuality
• Teamwork mindset
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Respect for cultural background of staff, students and partners

• Qualification: Bachelor
• Age: Unlimited
• Job type: Permanent
• Probation time: 60 days
• Working time: 40-hour work week or 8-hour work-day from Mon to Fri
• Training opportunities:

  - Free English and German classes
  - Participating in orientation training and professional training classes

• Colleagues: Friendly and supportive
• Benefits:

  -13th month salary
  -Accident insurance 24h PVI
  -Bonus on Tet, public holiday
  -Provide laptop
  -Pay SI on the 1st month of working and exactly salary amount as contract
  -Salary raise as working experience and review salary basing on performances
  -Annual teambuilding
  -Shuttle bus from HCMC to VGU

• Annual leave: 12 days per year and sick leave full pay 3 days per year