Research Assistant

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?

Reputation and rankings - RMIT University

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:
The Business School

With over 5,000 students, RMIT University Vietnam’s The Business School has established a world-class reputation for excellence in business and management education, providing high quality, industry responsive programs relevant to the national and global marketplace.

Direct report: Research Fellow Coordinator

Indirect reports: Director, Centre for Digital Impact; Cluster lead, Sustainable Development and Consumption

Key Accountabilities- Conduct laboratory/field work/research in the area under the supervision of the Line Manager- Conduct academic literature reviews and database searches- Assist with the design of data collection, scientific tests or interview regime.- Ensure data collection, storage and preliminary analysis are following the research protocols as stipulated.- Conduct, record, and transcribe interviews in English or Vietnamese, with translation if required- Prepare and manage presentations, reports, research proposal, articles and publications- Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and University policies and procedures, including research ethics, equity and health & safety, and laboratory standards and exhibit good practice with same.- Manage the coordination of meetings between researchers and participating external administrators as required.- Develop internal and external contacts to further knowledge and form collaborative networks- Support day-to-day research activity and/or coordinate activities with the Line Manager and relevant stakeholders- Prepare reports related to research activity outcomes

Key Selection Criteria- University graduate degree (Masters or doctorate) in Arts, Science, Social Science or Business.- Demonstrated research experience in primary or secondary data collection.- Ability to use NVivo, SPSS, Stata, and R is preferred.- Knowledge of literature review databases.- Ability to conduct analytical research, analyse, interpret, evaluate, coordinate as well as report resulting information.- Demonstrated ability to support research proposal preparation, research design in Arts, Science, Social Science or Business- Experience in preparing research reports and graphic presentations of data.- Problem-solving skills that assure detailed follow-up when required.- Well-developed planning and organizational skills with proven ability to prioritise multiple tasks, set and meet deadlines 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 cluster leads/members.- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.- Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills.

Other Information- Project duration: 12 months- Highly competitive gross salary- Annual leave: 1 day per working month- Private Insurance- Free use of onsite gym- Library on campus and online - access to RMIT Australia online library

English Proficiency

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS General 6.0 (or equivalent Linguaskill 160).

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below

Applications Close:
1 thg 12 2024 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.