Research Assistant (Contracted Through Third-Party)

Position Details

Position Title: Research Assistant

Division/ Centre: School of Business & Management

Department: Office of SBM

Campus Location: Based at the Saigon South campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of RMIT Vietnam

Time Fraction: Full time

Research Grant: An Investigation to Adopt new Technology in the Agricultural Supply Chain in Vietnam





RMIT University

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. Our mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation, teaching and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. One of Australia's original educational institutions founded in 1887, RMIT University now has 82,000 students including 12,000 at postgraduate level.



The University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and practical education, applied and innovative research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the cities in which we are located. With three campuses in Melbourne (Central Business District, Brunswick and Bundoora), two in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) and a centre in Barcelona, Spain, RMIT is a truly global university. RMIT also offers programs through partners in Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Germany, Austria and The Netherlands, and enjoys research and industry partnerships on every continent.



RMIT prides itself on the strong industry links it has forged over its 129-year history. Collaboration with industry is integral to the University's leadership in applied research and education, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates. We are a 5-Star university under the QS Stars international evaluation system, and are 21st in the world among universities less than 50 years old (2015 QS Top 50 Under 50 index).



RMIT is ranked among the world's top universities in 23 of 38 assessed subjects (and all five faculty areas) featured in the 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject. RMIT features among the world's top 100 ranking in the 2017 QS subject rankings in Art and Design; Architecture and the Built Environment; Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering (Civil and Structural); Engineering (Electrical and Electronic); Communication and Media Studies, Education, Business and Management Studies, and Development Studies. The University's research was rated "well above world standard" in 13 research fields and "above world standard" in a further nine fields in the 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation. In the 2017 QS Graduate Employability Rankings, RMIT is ranked seventh in Australia and 71-80 in the world on the basis of employer reputation, alumni outcomes, partnerships with employers, employer-student connections and graduate employment rate.

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RMIT Vietnam

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.



As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.



Degrees are awarded by RMIT University in Australia, allowing Vietnamese students to receive an overseas education without having to leave home. Given its international profile, RMIT Vietnam is also host to students from Australia and many other countries. All degree programs are recognised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) and are subject to regulation by the Australian Tertiary Education Quality and Standards



Agency. The academic programs span from vocational English through to undergraduate, post-graduate and Ph.D. programs. All teaching at RMIT Vietnam is in English.

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Position Summary

The Research Assistant will provide research support to specific projects attached to one of six research clusters. Working under the general direction of the Cluster Leads, the Research Assistant will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day research support activities of the projects, acting as first point of contract for all enquiries related to the projects, and provide support when needed.

Specific responsibilities will depend on the topic, nature and duration of the projects, as provided by the research cluster leader.

As a Level 3 Research Assistant, you will be expected to contribute specialist support, with technical or specialist expertise paramount.





Reporting Line

Primary Investigator: Chief Investigator

Reports to: Chief Investigator and Co-Investigators





Key Accountabilities

Specific responsibilities will depend on the topic, nature and duration of the project, provided by the Project Leader. Duties may include:

• Academic literature reviews and database searches

• Conducting, recording, and transcribing interviews in English or Vietnamese, with translation if required

• Assist with external and internal grant applications

• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data

• Prepare presentations, reports and publications

• Develop internal and external contacts to further knowledge and form collaborative networks

• Assist the Project Leader and researches with data collection and the collation of results

• Plan day-to-day research activity and/or coordinate activities with Project Leader and researchers

• Draft reports related to research activity outcomes

• Coordinate project team activities, including secretariat support for project meetings