The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is a prestigious public university in Bình Dương Province, Vietnam. Founded in 2008 through a partnership between the Vietnamese and German governments, VGU follows the German academic model, emphasizing high-quality education, research, and practical application. Its vision is to become a leading research university in Southeast Asia by 2030, attracting top students and scholars in smart engineering, information technology, business, and economics. VGU offers internationally standardized undergraduate and postgraduate programs combining theoretical education with hands-on learning through industry collaborations and research initiatives.
VGU is home to a diverse academic community and fosters cross-cultural exchange and global perspectives. Its modern campus features advanced laboratories, research centers, and collaborative spaces, supporting academic excellence and innovation. With a strong commitment to academic freedom, international cooperation, and entrepreneurial thinking, VGU continues to shape future leaders and contribute to Vietnam's socio-economic development. By integrating practical knowledge with cutting-edge research, the university prepares graduates for success in competitive global industries while reinforcing its role as a hub for intellectual growth and professional advancement.
Join our vibrant university community! We have exciting opportunities for passionate individuals in both academic and administrative capacities.
We are hiring:
Research and Teaching Assistant (RTA) in Business Analytics and Management Information Systems
Job Description
Assisting in teaching, research activities and administrative affairs.
Daily responsibilities
- Assisting in teaching (average 4h-8h/week). Possible courses include but not limited to:
- Information Systems Research
- Digital Transformation and Innovation
- Business Data Analytics
- Management Science and Decision Making.
- Formulating plan and contents of tutorials and carrying out tutorials and exercises
- Maintaining and developing database of lecture slides, examinations and exercises
- Assisting in research, prepare research proposals: working on research project(s) assigned by the supervisor, and assisting in and contributing to the overall research of the research group, presenting at conferences. This include:
- Conduct intensive literature reviews and synthesize academic articles.
- Collect, clean, and manage datasets from multiple sources.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Support development of research reports, conference papers, and journal submissions.
- Assist with research documentation, referencing, and data organization.
- Assisting in administration
- Ensuring the smooth running of equipment necessary to achieve the aims of the lectures and exercises (e.g. computers, software packages, electronic journals, library)
- Preparing and managing correspondence, documents and reports
- Implementing and maintaining office and filing systems
- Supporting the flying faculty in terms of organization of the stay and implementation of the lectures, exercises and practicals
Periodic/ Irregular responsibilities
- Contributing to the development and implementation of other course programs in consultation with the study program coordinator and the partner university, as assigned by the supervisor
- Contributing to the supervision of students in their study projects and final theses
- Maintaining the homepage and social media fan page of the study program
- Taking, typing and distributing minutes of meetings
- Organizing and coordinating of internal and external events (meetings, conferences, research seminars, mini courses, travel arrangements)
Other duties
- Acting as invigilator for exams of all study programs, if required
- Implementing other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Participating the student recruitment and accreditation activities
Job Requirements:
Qualification: Master's degree in Business Informatics/IT/Computer Science. English fluency: at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or higher is preferable).
Knowledge: Good knowledge in related disciplines and interdisciplinary domains
Skills
- English: at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5
- Good knowledge of Data Analytics/Machine Learning/AI
- Experience in academic research and literature review
- Experience working with survey data or experimental research
- Experience with statistical software such as SPSS, SmartPLS
- Experience with programming languages: R, Python, SQL
- Experience with Web app and mobile app design would be a plus
- Ability to work independently, systematically and in a practice-oriented manner
- Ability to work on own initiatives and to deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to present information to groups as well as individuals
Experience
- Master's degree
- Experience in teaching support is preferable
- Experience in working with industry is preferable
Behavior required
- Highly responsible
- Open, willing to collaborate
- Innovative and dynamic
- Capacity to work under pressure to tight deadlines
Other requirements
Work location:
- Binh Duong campus: Ring Road 4, Quarter 4, Thoi Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (Old address: Ben Cat City, Binh Duong)
- HCMC campus: 5th Floor, L'Mark Orchard Park View Building - 130-132 Hong Ha, Duc Nhuan Ward, HCMC
Working time: 8:30 – 16:30 Monday - Friday
***What we offer***
- Competitive salary
- 13th month salary & bonuses on public holidays
- 12 annual leave days per year
- Healthcare package: up to 4 million VND/ per employee/ per year & Health check-up: 2 million VND/ per employee/ per year
- Outing trip every year
- 45-seat shuttle bus from HCMC
- Tuition fee support to VGU's staff: VGU supports 25% of regular tuition fee to the VGU's staff, their spouse, their siblings and their children
How to apply
Please send your CV to [Confidential Information] with the email title Application for RTA in Business Analytics and Management Information Systems. Thank you!
