External Consultant, Research Assistant, and Work-study Student – “Digital Twin for Hanoi Transportation” Project
External Consultant, Research Assistant, and Work-study Student – “Digital Twin for Hanoi Transportation” Project
Location: Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI), VinUniversity – Hanoi
Contract Type: Service contract
Compensation: The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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 Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI)
The Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI) is a newly founded research center focused on environmental and sustainability studies, as well as the development of innovative green technologies for practical applications. Located at VinUni, its cutting-edge research facilities act as a technology hub for future innovators and a platform for global collaboration among experts to address sustainable development challenges. CEI integrates advanced technology, social sciences, digital materials, and sustainable energy to create transformative solutions for urgent environmental issues. With a passionate team committed to groundbreaking research, CEI aims to advance knowledge and make a meaningful impact toward a sustainable future.
Role Description:
The “Digital Twin for Hanoi Transportation” project will enable the potential for developing a suite of transportation policies and incentives to encourage shifts to sustainable transportation modes, such as electric vehicles, transit, and ridesharing, to reduce emissions of air pollutants and traffic congestion. We are currently expanding our team and have several open positions:
1. External Consultant
Quantity: 01
Employment Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide oversight and guidance to VinUni undergraduate student research groups, ensuring coordination, mentorship, and progress tracking for successful outcomes.
- Conduct in-depth reviews and analysis of existing research related to Digital Twin (DT) technology.
- Gather high-quality, real-world data to support simulation efforts, including data labeling for model development.
- Process data, analyze Hanoi city’s current traffic and socio-economic status, and provide general recommendations.
- Collaborate with modeling experts to propose scenarios for Hanoi traffic.
- Participate in team meetings, workshops, and conferences as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI).
Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Information Technology, Computer Science, Transportation, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of digital twin technology.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, and familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., GAMA).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong team management and communication skills.
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Experience in academic research is a plus.
2. Research Assistant
Quantity: 04
Employment Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and support VinUni undergraduate student research groups by coordinating, guiding, and monitoring their progress.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of existing research on Digital Twin (DT) technology.
- Collect reliable real-world data for simulation purposes and perform data labeling to support the development of simulation models.
- Develop and train Digital Twin (DT) models for mix air/flooding traffic systems and smart EV charging stations.
- Analyze results and prepare reports for internal use and external dissemination, including research publications.
- Collaborate with PhD students, postdocs, and senior researchers to achieve project milestones.
- Participate in team meetings, workshops, and conferences as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI).
Qualifications:
- Major in Mathematics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Transportation, Water Resources Management or a related field.
- Basic understanding of digital twin technology.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, and familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., GAMA, MIKE,…).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong team management and communication skills.
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Experience in academic research is a plus.
3. Work-study Student
Employment Type: Part-Time
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in collecting data from traffic cameras, sensors, and intelligent traffic systems.
- Analyze traffic data to identify patterns and trends in different areas of Hanoi.
- Participate in creating the transportation simulation model for Hanoi using Digital Twin technology.
- Update and maintain the real-time traffic simulation model by integrating sensor data and other systems.
- Use data analysis tools and modeling to explore optimal traffic solutions.
- Propose measures to reduce congestion and improve traffic efficiency on Hanoi’s road networks.
- Assist in developing applications that help the public and authorities monitor and manage traffic situations through Digital Twin tools.
- Design user-friendly interfaces to access and utilize traffic data easily.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the team leader and PI.
Qualifications:
- Students in their second year or higher at technical universities. Preference will be given to VinUniversity students.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and process traffic data using tools like Excel or Python.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills for effective teamwork and presenting findings.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Experience in academic research is a plus.
Application Details:
The positions open in early January 2025, and evaluations will be carried out on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Accepted applicants can and are encouraged to start work immediately.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV, the highest degree you have, transcripts, and a portfolio of relevant works to:
- PI Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Doanh: doanh.nn@vinuni.edu.vn
- Copy to CEI: cei@vinuni.edu.vn
Subject Line: “Application for External Consultant/Research Assistant/Work-study Student Position – Digital Twin Project.”