About this role
About VinUniversity
VinUniversity (VinUni) is Vietnam's first private, not-for-profit, research-intensive university, established to international standards with the ambition of becoming the first Vietnamese university in the world's top 100. The University has built strategic academic partnerships with Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Nanyang Technological University, and comprises four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Management, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of Health Sciences.
VinUni's curricula, research, faculty, and facilities are developed to meet the standards of the world's leading accrediting and ranking organizations. In 2024, it became the youngest and fastest university in the world to achieve a QS 5-Star rating and was appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO Chair University, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.
Founded by Vingroup, one of Asia's largest private conglomerates, VinUni benefits from a dynamic ecosystem spanning Industrials & Technology, Real Estate & Services, Infrastructure, Green Energy, Culture, and Social Enterprises — including leading companies such as VinFast, Vinpearl, Vinmec, Vinschool, and Vinhomes, and an entrepreneurial network including VinVentures, VinMotion, VinRobotics, and VinSpace.
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About The College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) is a leader in health sciences research, pioneering work in immunology, regenerative medicine, precision medicine, population health, systems science, and health technology. Through its partnership with Vinmec, Vietnam's premier private healthcare system, CHS integrates education, research, and clinical practice via joint research centers and real-world clinical data. Developed in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, CHS offers internationally accredited curricula (ACGME, ACEN) and modern facilities.
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The Role
This is a full-time, research-focused position within the College of Health Sciences, offering the opportunity to work with research centers in the Innovation in Health Sciences Research cluster. The research focuses on healthy living across the lifespan, addressing global health challenges including aging, mental health, cancer, cardiovascular disease, women's and child health, nutrition, environmental health, and antimicrobial resistance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead high-impact research with strong translational outcomes, publishing in top-tier journals and securing competitive external funding Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and active engagement in academic events Contribute to innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer, including commercialization Develop, plan, and deliver high-quality, accredited curricula at undergraduate and/or graduate level Supervise research students and projects, and mentor junior faculty Contribute to university service, including committee work, faculty recruitment, accreditation, and program development Support initiatives aligned with VinUni's Vision 2030
Candidate Profile
PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) from a prestigious university in epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, implementation science, health economics, or policy management Demonstrated teaching ability and commitment to student-centered, active learning Evidence of scholarly achievement or strong potential, through publications, international conference engagement, or research collaborations Commitment to developing an independent, externally funded research program Experience in multinational, multicultural, or start-up environments highly valued
Requirements by rank:
Assistant Professor — postdoctoral or equivalent experience preferred; demonstrated potential for independent research and effective teaching; international research engagement an advantage Associate Professor — extensive, recognized teaching excellence; sustained publication record; success securing research funding as Principal Investigator for 5+ years; active participation in professional societies Professor — internationally recognized research leadership; sustained record of high-impact, funded research for 10+ years; keynote presentations or awards for research excellence; distinguished teaching and mentorship
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and research/teaching statement.