Research Officer

Overview:

RMIT Vietnam is seeking a contingent worker for the Research Officer role. While the position is advertised by RMIT Vietnam, the successful candidate will be employed and managed by an external service provider, who will be responsible for the labour contract.

WHY JOIN RMIT VIETNAM?

At RMIT Vietnam, international exposure meets real-world impact through strong industry and government collaboration. Working at RMIT means building a meaningful career while creating impact in a high-performing environment.

Further insight into our mission, impact and global connections is available in the RMIT Vietnam Profile.

POSITION SUMMARY

Your role

The Research Officer involves investigating new methods and solutions to improve connectivity, enhance the control performance, and ecological restoration of the hydropower system. Specifically, the research officer

involve the literature review, analytical design, modelling, development of 5G AIoT prototype platform, conducts test, data analysis, prepare reports and contribute to research outcomes.

Reports to: Chief investigator of the awarded VRG 2026 project “Enabling Green Energy Flexibility with 5G AIoT Sensor Networks for Eco-Friendly Hydropower Operations” – Dr Minh Bui

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct targeted literature reviews on topologies of 5G and beyond transceivers of the IoT network and provide concise summaries to the research team.
• Construct, simulate and evaluate the individual blocks and the whole 5G and beyond transceiver at the circuit level using Cadence virtuoso.
• Support the post-layout design, tape-out process, testing, data analysis of the key 5G and beyond IC blocks.
• Support the numerical and experimental study on the online parameter identification and optimal control of the PMSM used in the hydro-power systems.
• Work closely with the line manager and research team to ensure timely preparation, cleaning, and organization of datasets for analysis.
• Contribute to the documentation of research outputs, including summaries, reports, and supporting materials for the adoption study.
• Ensure all research activities comply with approved ethics protocols, data management procedures, and university policies.
• Provide general research and administrative support as required to facilitate the smooth delivery of the adoption study.
• Undertake other duties as required by the project lead.

Key Selection Criteria

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., electronic and computer system, electrical and electronic engineering).
• More than 2 years of experience in quantitative research methods, including literature review, numerical study, pre-layout and post layout design of the integrated circuits.
• More than 2 years of experience with Cadence EDA tools for integrated circuit design.
• More than 2 years of experience with Matlab Simulink, hardware development and testing for the control system.
• Ability to organise, manage, and prepare research data accurately and efficiently.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive data responsibly.
• Good organisational and time management skills to meet project timelines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position and RMIT Values.

Other Information

• Duration: 06 months

• Workload: 20 hours per week

• Highly competitive gross salary

• Annual leave: 1 day per working month

• Accident Insurance 24/7

• Free use of the onsite gym

• Library on campus and online - access to RMIT Australia online library

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a resume and a cover letter. Please click on the 'Apply' link provided in this Job Ads to initiate the application process.

Please note that we will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please apply as soon as possible.

Compliance Requirements

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS General 6.0 (or equivalent CEST 170). Further guidance will be provided during the recruitment process

To be eligible for this position, you must be a Vietnamese citizen.  Applications received from non-Vietnamese candidates will not be considered.

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 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• Please ensure that your application is submitted through our Workday system on the RMIT Careers page. We do not accept applications through other means.

• RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilant about scams asking for payment to apply.

• For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

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Applications Close:

22 thg 9 2026 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.

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