Recruitment Information

VDF Full-time Research Manager

The Vietnam Development Forum (VDF) is a joint project between GRIPS and NEU funded by the Japanese government. VDF aims to innovate research methodology and dissemination for policy impact. For this purpose, young talented Vietnamese people are mobilized. VDF has an open position for a fulltime research manager with solid research capability.

The main responsibility of the research manager is to execute and coordinate the research activities of VDF including planning, guiding research projects and external relations. This responsibility will be shared with Prof. Kenichi Ohno (GRIPS), the project leader of VDF on the Japanese side. Additionally, the research manager is also expected to conduct high-quality research in his or her own chosen field.

Qualifications and required skills

• PhD degree with ability to conduct independent and creative research (any field related to Vietnam's development is acceptable)
• Excellent English and Vietnamese communication skills, both oral and written (Japanese communication is an additional advantage)
• Ability to network effectively with government and other research institutions
• Leadership in managing research activities

Duty station

Hanoi

Contact

For more information, please contact  hellovdf@vdf.org.vn or 04-9362633. To apply, a cover letter, CV, and one sample research paper should be sent by email to VDF.

VDF Full-time Researcher

VDF occasionally recruits full-time researchers subject to availability and qualification. For more information, please contact VDF.

Short-term support

VDF also provides moderate financial support for short-term assignments and cooperation, including research competition, internship, and research travel support.