ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY   

VinUniversity (VinUni) is the first private, not-for-profit Vietnamese university established based on international standards. The university integrates the models of excellent international universities with the unique cultural and economic characteristics of Vietnam, to make a breakthrough in Vietnamese higher education and to become a world-class university.   

The University has built strategic collaborations with Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania — a choice that speaks to our commitment to excellence, innovation in research and teaching, and to making a difference in the world. VinUni comprises of College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business and Management; College of Engineering and Computer Science; and College of Health Sciences.    

VinUni’s founding benefactor – Vingroup is one of the biggest private conglomerates in Asia with the largest market capitalization value in Vietnam. As a multisector corporation, Vingroup focuses on three main areas: Industrials & Technology; Real Estate & Services; Infrastructure; Green Energy; and Social Enterprises. VinUni is proud to be a part of the Vingroup ecosystem, giving its students the opportunities to connect with pioneering companies (such as VinFast, Vinpearl, Vinmec, Vinschool, and Vinhomes) and a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem (such as VinVenture, VinMotion, or VinRobotics, VinSpace…).   

In September 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university in the world to achieve QS 5 stars, earning 5 stars in 9 categories: global engagement, good governance, program strength, academic development, teaching, employability, facilities, arts, and social impact.  In October 2024, VinUni was appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO University Chair, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.   

On our journey to become one of the world’s top 100 universities, VinUni is building a dynamic ecosystem of innovation and discovery. Through strategic investments in world-class research centers, state-of-the-art facilities, and transformative technologies, the university empowers collaboration across disciplines, strengthens partnerships with industry and society, and nurtures a thriving global network, who spearheads advancements in AI/Machine Learning, Data Science, Environmental Intelligence, Innovations in Health Sciences, Policy Development and Sustainable Societies.  

ABOUT THE ROLE 

VinUniversity is seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing Expert (Research Communications) to drive strategic communications initiatives and strengthen the visibility and engagement of the University’s research activities. 

This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic communication and marketing initiatives that promote research excellence, strengthen academic and industry engagement, and position VinUniversity as a leading research-driven institution. 

You will work closely with faculty members, research centers, academic units, and external partners to create compelling content, manage multi-channel communication campaigns, and ensure research outcomes are effectively communicated to local and global audiences. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Define strategic research narratives aligned with Vin University’s institutional positioning. 

• Identify priority research themes, flagship projects, and faculty voices for global visibility. 

• Develop research storytelling frameworks and academic thought leadership directions. 

• Design faculty visibility and academic reputation strategies. 

• Establish standards for research storytelling, academic media engagement, and research newsroom operations. 

• Advise leadership and faculties on research communication priorities and positioning. 

• Develop international academic media strategies and partnership visibility frameworks. 

• Continuously evaluate research communication effectiveness and refine strategic priorities. 

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR 

• Quality and strategic relevance of research narratives developed.  

• Growth of international academic visibility.  

• Faculty participation in strategic communication initiatives.  

• Research media positioning and global academic engagement.  

• Adoption of research storytelling standards across faculties and centers. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS   

• PhD or research-intensive master’s degree preferred. 

• Or a senior science journalist/editor with strong academic exposure. 

• Excellent English writing and analytical skills. 

• Ability to interpret academic research and translate it into strategic narratives. 

• Strong understanding of global research university ecosystems. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. 

For further inquiries, please contact the Recruitment Team via recruitment@vinuni.edu.vn

Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.