Data Collection Assistant in Carbon Stock Estimation and Biodiversity Assessment

Location: Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI), VinUniversity – Hanoi
Employment Type: Part-Time

Working Hours:
The position requires a commitment of 20-30 hours per week, with the flexibility to accommodate academic schedules or other obligations.

About VinUniversity:

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

About CEI:

The Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI) is a hub for “Green and Sustainable Tech Transfer” at VinUni. It fosters global collaborations to address environmental challenges using advanced technology and interdisciplinary research. CEI focuses on smart and sustainable development, driving transformative solutions for Vietnam and beyond. Its mission includes creating a robust platform for technology transfer and partnering to tackle climate change and sustainability. Key research areas involve the development of AI-driven advanced materials for energy storage, energy conversion, and green chemical production.

Job Overview:
The Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI) at VinUniversity is seeking a Data Collection Assistant to support the primary data collection process for qualitative research on market readiness for the carbon credit market to the project “Carbon Stock Estimation and Biodiversity Assessment in Vietnam Forests Using Remotely Sensed Data and Deep Learning Neural Networks.”

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a database of potential carbon credit buyers and donators.
• Design and conduct pilot tests and formulate survey questionnaires aimed at capturing attitudes, purchase intentions, and willingness to pay for carbon credits.
• Assist in analyzing and interpreting survey data to derive insights into market readiness for the carbon credit market.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the effective execution of the data collection strategy.
• Contribute to the preparation of research reports and presentations as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Analysis, Mathematics, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Current Master’s students are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience in using qualitative analysis tools: SPSS, Stata, R, Python
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in academic business research is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
• Co-authorship opportunities in publications for high-ranked journals.
• Collaboration with a diverse team of researchers, including PhDs, postdocs, and faculty members.
• Access to all facilities, including the sports complex, at VinUniversity campus.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI research projects.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV, transcripts, and a portfolio of relevant work to CEI at cei@vinuni.edu.vn. Include “Data Collection Assistant– Carbon Stock Estimation” in the subject line.