Scientific Secretary

ABOUT THE JOB:

Job Locations: Hanoi, Vietnam

Position: Scientific Secretary

Organization: VinFuture Foundation

Work Address: Vinhomes Ocean Park, Da Ton, Gia Lam, Hanoi

Work Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Off every alternative Saturday.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Deadline: 11:59 PM (GMT+7) January 5, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

- Planning and implementing key activities, working with the Nominators, Pre-Screening Committee, Prize Council, and Laureates, and screening/evaluating projects submitted to the Foundation.

- Performing desk research on the Foundation’s planned initiatives.

- Expanding the expert network of the Foundation.

- Providing information for Marketing and Operation teams to support the implementation of key activities.

- Carrying out other tasks as required by the management.

JOB DETAILS :

- Participate in screening and classifying projects according to selected criteria.

- Conduct general market research and collaborate with partners: to identify market needs and uncover pressing issues that remain unresolved in Vietnam.

- Participating in other general works of the Foundation includes, but is not limited to:

+) Implement activities calling for nominations: exchange, connect experts, guide nominators.

+) Build and maintain professional relationships with nominators, institutes, universities, organizations, science and technology enterprises as well as inventors and innovators around the world.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to do research, survey, evaluate and find out the actual problems and needs.

- Possess a Master’s degree or higher and have a background in science and technology. A candidate with an excellent bachelor’s degree, demonstrating research capabilities, may be considered.

- Excellent office skills, data storage, and office administration.

- Ensure accurate data and be proactive in work.

- Ability to organize, classify scientific work, and synthesize reports well.

- English: IELTS ≥ 7.0 or equivalent proof of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; Office skills :Good

- Priority for candidates who are:

+) Passionate about discovering information on the world’s leading advanced science and technology.

+) Holds a PhD in a related field.

+) Willing to work overtime or travel for business when required.

+) Having a long-term commitment to work for the Foundation.