Research Impact and Engagement Specialist

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY
VinUniversity is the first private, not-for-profit Vietnamese university established based on international standards. The university integrates the models of excellent international universities with the unique cultural and economic characteristics of Vietnam, to make a breakthrough in Vietnamese higher education and to become a world-class university.
VinUniversity has strategic collaborations with the world's leading universities, including Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. These universities have become close advisors and crucial enablers in establishing the four colleges at VinUniversity: 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 being developed to meet the highest standards set by the world's leading accrediting and ranking organizations, such as ABET, AACSB, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE).VinUniversity's founding benefactor, Vingroup, is one of the biggest private conglomerates in Asia with the largest market capitalization value in Vietnam. As a multisector corporation, Vingroup focuses on three main areas: Technology; Industry; and Property Services. VinUniversity is proud to be a part of the Vingroup ecosystem, giving its students opportunities to connect with several high-quality research institutes (such as VinAI, and VinBigData), pioneering industrial enterprises (such as VinFast), and leading Vietnamese companies (such as Vinpearl, Vincom Retail, Vinmec, and Vinhomes).
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Research Impact and Engagement Specialist, reporting to the Head of Research Management, will oversee research project coordination, research impact and communication at VinUni. Key duties include securing and managing external funding, enhancing research visibility through communication, and establishing research collaborations. The Specialist will also develop management processes and organize scientific events.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management and Coordination:
- Oversee and coordinate the implementation and approval of research projects.
- Manage documentation and ensure academic integrity.
Support and Consultation:
- Assist faculty and researchers by providing guidance on project requirements and proposal completion to secure external funding.
Funding Negotiation and Management:
- Negotiate and manage external funding sources.
- Discuss terms with sponsors, ensuring compliance with management regulations, research support policies, and legal requirements related to funding contracts.
External Funding Oversight:
- Ensure effective management and utilization of external funding for research projects.
Communication and Dissemination:
- Enhance research recognition by publishing news, articles, and updates on research outcomes.
- Promote the visibility and impact of research activities.
- Manage research branding through the website and other digital platforms.
Collaboration and Partnership:
- Establish and manage research collaborations with external partners.
- Handle contracts and agreements related to research partnerships.
Process Development:
- Develop and implement processes for managing funded research projects.
- Create and maintain forms and procedures for research management.
- Identify and communicate funding opportunities to researchers at VinUniversity.
Event Organization:
- Organize scientific conferences and events.
- Enhance research capacity for faculty and students.
- Foster collaboration within the research community.