Description

WE ARE HIRING!

Position Title: Research and Outreach Associate

Department: FSPPM

Employment Type: Full-time

Help us reimagine the 21st-century University.

We are Fulbright University Vietnam (“Fulbright”), Vietnam’s first independent, not-for-profit, liberal arts university. We are an expanding international team of educational innovators, with deep roots in Vietnam, strong political and financial backing, and connections to educational institutions around the world. Importantly, Fulbright is committed to serving Vietnamese society through rigorous research and responsible civic engagement.

We seek outstanding faculty and professional staff to join our growing team. Fulbright’s team thrives on a passion for educating the next generation of Vietnamese leaders equipped with the skills to tackle global challenges. We are creative, adaptive, determined with a good sense of humor.

If you want to see Vietnam’s youth meet their greatest potential, join us! Our flagship campus will be located in Saigon Hi-Tech Park, in Ho Chi Minh City (District 9). Until phase 1 of campus construction is completed in Fall 2026, we are located at Crescent Plaza, Tan Phu, in Ho Chi Minh City (District 7).

About the FSPPM

The Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management (FSPPM) is the first academic unit of the Fulbright University Vietnam. FSPPM’s mission is to advance transformative, innovative and inclusive public policy and management in Vietnam and the region – through its commitment toward excellence in teaching, research and civic engagement. In July 2019, FSPPM becomes the first Southeast Asian public policy school to be accredited by NASPAA (Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administrations).

Reporting Lines

Solid reports to: Research Project Manager

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Roles and Responsibilities

FSPPM seeks applications for a full-time Research and Outreach Associate to coordinate the School’s resources to develop, deliver, and evaluate policy research and outreach activities. The position requires work on applied and empirical research related to economic development, climate change mitigation and adaptation, natural resource management, policy dialogue, and related issues.

The roles and responsibilities of the Research and Outreach Associate include:

· Participate in and support the teaching activities of senior instructors in both regular degree programs and executive education programs;

· Design and conduct policy research activities, particularly at the regional and local levels;

· Assist in the preparation of research papers, reports, and grant proposals;

· Collaborate with faculty members on various research initiatives;

· Contribute to the department's research dissemination efforts, including innovative policy dialogue activities to disseminate research findings and build relationships between the School and the wider community;

· Assist School Management in student recruitment activities;

Other duties

· Contribute to the development of the School, including mentoring junior faculty, securing external research funding and building relationships with the community;

· Other tasks and responsibilities assigned to the Employee by the University which may be adjusted from time to time.

Qualifications

What we look for

Education: Master’s Degree in Economics, Public Policy or related disciplines by start date (required).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

o Ability to mobilize institutional resources, including faculty, alumni, and academic/professional networks for developing, delivering, and evaluating policy research;

o Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including coursework in research methods, statistics and econometrics (required);

o Interest in pursuing an academic career in the field economics or public policy (strongly preferred);

o Ability to work independently and as part of a team (strongly preferred).

o Willing to travel and work with local governments and institutions (strongly preferred).

o Fluency in Vietnamese and English.

What we offer

· Opportunity to join a passionate team who shares the belief in the transformative power of education and values the unique opportunity to create a new university.

· Opportunity to participate in public talks, workshops, seminars, as well as other enriching activities at Fulbright.

· A dynamic, innovative, and professional work environment.

· Intensive English-speaking environment.

· Competitive salary and high-end insurance schemes for employees and direct family members.

· Professional development opportunities.

· Flexible work arrangement options.

Application Instructions

How to Apply

· Interested candidates should send a cover letter describing their interest, along with a detailed curriculum vitae, university transcripts, and 2-3 letters of reference To see all job listings, please visit our list of vacancies: https://fulbright.edu.vn/join-us/

· All applications must include evidence that addresses the mandatory requirements.

· Fulbright University Vietnam employs Interfolio to manage the application process.

· Need help? Please visit Interfolio Product Help: https://product-help.interfolio.com/m/27438 or contact Talent Acquisition team at: jobs@fulbright.edu.vn

Organizational Accountabilities

FUV is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff members. FUV and its staff members must comply with a range of Vietnamese legal and regulatory requirements, including foreign investment & business, import & export, contracts & commerce, banking, finance & foreign exchange, labor, taxation, land & premises, environment, and immigration. FUV 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.

FUV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to foster a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. Please visit this page for our statement on Diversity: https://fulbright.edu.vn/statement-of-diversity/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fulbright University Vietnam is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation.