Overview:
RMIT University Commitment
RMIT is committed to the rights of students and staff to be safe, respected, valued, and treated as an equal in their place of study and work. All staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer community. While carrying out their role, staff are in a position of trust with students. Staff have a duty of care to report wellbeing concerns about students through the designated channels and uphold to the code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.
Why RMIT University Vietnam?
RMIT Vietnam is committed to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility. We welcome applications from qualified and passionate individuals who share our values and vision. RMIT University has a global reputation and ranks 125th globally and 10th in Australia in the QS World University Rankings 2026. To learn more about our rankings, please check out our latest facts and figures here
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Rewards and Benefits
Expatriates
- Competitive remuneration package USD for expatriate candidates
- Relocation allowance package of USD $6,000
- Relocation flights from home location to Vietnam for candidate (and immediate family if applicable)
- International repatriation flights for the staff, their spouse, and children at the end of their contract.
- School tuition fees for children to attend the K-12 program in Vietnam, up to $20,000 per child or $40,000 for two children per year.
- Premium private medical insurance for employee and immediate family, plus Personal Accident Insurance
- Dedicated support from Global Mobility Team to support with immigration and relocation to Vietnam.
Vietnamese candidates
- Competitive remuneration VND package for Vietnamese candidates.
- 13th month Tet bonus
- Private Health insurance for you and your family, plus Personal Accident Insurance
Other benefits
- Generous annual leave, career leave, volunteer leave and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays)
- Professional development and career advancement
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
- A vibrant and diverse campus life and more!
RMIT Vietnam has been honoured with the respectable HR Asia Award as Top Employer To Work For in Asia. To find out more about RMIT Vietnam and our current vacancies, please visit our website:
https://www.rmit.edu.vn/careers
The Business School – A Hub of Innovation, Excellence, and Global Impact
As the largest academic school at RMIT Vietnam, The Business School is home to over 9,000 students across our Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi campuses. With a diverse and international faculty of more than 160 academic and professional staff from over 15 countries, The Business School offers a dynamic and inclusive environment that fosters excellence in teaching, research, and industry engagement.
Our faculty members are accomplished professionals who have studied, worked and researched in renowned institutions around the world. Their extensive work experience provides our students with valuable industry insights and in-depth knowledge.
We offer a comprehensive suite of programs—from undergraduate to doctoral levels—designed to prepare students for success in an increasingly complex and fast-paced global business environment.
The Business School is proud to be the first in Vietnam to earn AACSB accreditation, affirming our commitment to world-class standards in business education. Our research strengths span blockchain, cybersecurity, smart cities, and sustainability, contributing to RMIT’s strategic research pillars and shaping the future of business innovation.
As we continue to grow and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to join us in shaping the future of business education in Vietnam and beyond.
More information about The Business School can be found
here
Position summary
The Research Fellow will develop, plan and deliver research in accordance with assigned research projects attached to the research center/cluster and The Business School (TBS), either directly as project member, project leader or under the guidance of the project leader.
Working under the general direction of the Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation and Research Fellow Coordinator, the Research Fellow will be responsible for initiating and coordinating the day-to- day research activities of the projects, acting as the first point of contact for all enquiries related to the research projects, research proposal, and provide support for the school's research operation management, including developing and implementing research strategies, supervising research staff, building partnerships, managing budgets and resources, and conducting and publishing high-quality research.
Specific responsibilities will depend on the topic, nature and duration of the research projects, as provided by the Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation and Research Fellow Coordinator.
Accountabilities include:
- Conduct high quality research individually or as part of a team including: preparing and submitting external research funding applications in relevant field of research together with other research fellows and/or academic members from TBS; managing research projects within timelines and budget and ensuring compliance with quality and reporting requirements; publishing research results in high quality outlets as lead or co-author; and supervising higher degree by research candidates.
- Collaborate with academic members within TBS’s Center, Cluster/Themes for research proposal development, research design, data collection and the collation of results as a principal investigator or associate investigator. Develop and implement research strategies and plans in alignment with the University and School’s overall research objectives.
- Build and maintain partnerships with internal, and external research institutions, collaborators in the region, internationally and with government agencies to support research collaborations and funding opportunities.
- Support the Line manager and assigned reporting lines (if any) in developing and implementing research activities, procedures, research strategies and engagement.
- Manage research budgets, resources, and projects to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
- Conduct research and analysis of comprehensive literature reviews and database searches.
- Plan day-to-day research activity and/or coordinate activities with Research Fellow Coordinator, Center, Cluster/Theme leads and academic members, research partners.
Our requirements
- University Doctoral degree in Business Analytics & Technology, Digital Technology, Sciences, Management/ /Economics/Environment.
- 5+ years of experience in research position in an academic or industry institution.
- Strong experience with research project development, implementation and publishing.
- Demonstrate experience with international research proposal application and research project management (experience with successful international research grant and managing a research project is an asset).
- Research experience in primary or secondary data collection. (Ability to use Office 365, NVivo and SPSS, and advanced data science tools is desired).
- Strong ability to conduct research, analyse, interpret, evaluate, coordinate as well as report resulting information for high-quality research
- Demonstrated strong ability to work independently and as part of a team, and in liaising with people at all levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations and reports. Knowledge of literature review databases.
- Well-developed planning and organizational skills with proven ability to prioritise multiple tasks set and give attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues and partners (internal and external).
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.
- Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position as per theRMIT Values
Expected Research profile
To be considered for a lecturer position at RMIT Vietnam in The Business School, you will need to be able to meet the following research criteria.
- For candidates with a PhD awarded within the last 3 years (Early Career Academic), although there are no requirements you are expected to be research active.
- For candidates with a PhD awarded within the last 3- 5 years there are requirements of peer reviewed journal articles published within the previous five-year window, you need to be active in relevant research areas.
- For candidates with a PhD awarded more than 5 years ago: you will be expected to demonstrate a minimum of 2 peer reviewed journal articles, of which must be ranked in Scimago or ABDC and preferably both in Q1/A ranking or equivalent, within the previous five-year window.
Further information
Background check: RMIT Vietnam is committed to providing a healthy and safe working, research and learning environment that enhances wellbeing across our community. As part of this commitment, all new employees are required to undergo background checks prior to commencing employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of these checks. The specific requirements may vary depending on the nature of the role, as outlined in our Background Check Matrix.
Work Permit: All foreign employees must adhere to the requirements for obtaining a valid visa and work permit in Vietnam. These requirements are mandated by the Government and may be over and above the mandatory requirements and key selection criteria. Work permit requirements are subject to change. RMIT Vietnam accepts zero tolerance to non-adherence of the immigration laws of Vietnam.
English Proficiency: English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS (Academic) with a score of at least 7.0 with no band less than 6.5.
How to apply
Please click on the 'Apply Now' button. When submitting your application, please include the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Qualifications
- Passport
Important Notice
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Please ensure your application is submitted through our Workday system on the RMIT Careerspage. We do not accept applications through other means.
- RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilant about scams asking for payment to apply.
- For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at
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Applications Close:
20 thg 8 2025 11.59 pm
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.
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