Research Assistant in Carbon Stock Estimation and Biodiversity Assessment

Research Assistant in Carbon Stock Estimation and Biodiversity Assessment

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

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.

Overview:
The Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI) at VinUniversity is seeking a Research Assistant to contribute to the project “Carbon Stock Estimation and Biodiversity Assessment in Vietnam Forests Using Remotely Sensed Data and Deep Learning Neural Networks.”

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in data collection and analysis for AI training tasks.
• Support the design and development of deep learning models.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Current Master’s students are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience in Python programming and familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) is desirable.
• Basic understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, particularly in model training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in academic 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 Dr. Nidal Kamel at nidal.k@vinuni.edu.vn, copying CEI at cei@vinuni.edu.vn. Include “Research Assistant – Carbon Stock Estimation” in the subject line.