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University, research, and specialist careers across Vietnam

Browse the latest academic, research, and specialist jobs across Vietnam. Find university roles, industry expert positions, and opportunities for advanced-degree professionals.

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Vietnam jobs on Academic Jobs cover faculty, lecturer, research, and professional appointments at Vietnamese universities, colleges, research institutes, and organisations that recruit academic-grade specialists. Candidates use this hub to review openings nationwide, compare employer profiles, and apply to roles that match their discipline, experience level, and preferred location within Vietnam.

Vietnam's employment landscape spans public and private universities, dual-sector colleges, specialist research centres, hospitals, and industry employers that hire researchers, subject-matter experts, and advanced-degree professionals. Typical listings include teaching-only contracts, research fellowships, tenure-track or continuing academic posts, sessional teaching, corporate R&D roles, and professional staff positions that support students, labs, and innovation teams.

Location pages below link to state and territory job hubs across Vietnam. Each spoke highlights openings in a specific region, which helps candidates who already know they want to work in a particular state or province. City hubs go further, surfacing roles in major university towns, research parks, and metropolitan centres where institutions and industry compete for talent in fields such as medicine, engineering, education, business, and the arts.

Job seekers returning to Vietnam after study abroad, industry secondments, or parental leave often start at the country level before narrowing to a short list of employers. Recruitment and HR teams at Vietnamese universities, research organisations, and industry labs use the same structure to improve visibility for high-intent queries such as faculty jobs, research roles, expert appointments, and academic positions in Vietnam.

Create a job alert from this page to receive email updates when new vietnam vacancies match your criteria. Employers can post roles directly to reach qualified candidates who browse Academic Jobs for university careers, research posts, and specialist industry roles in Vietnam.

Whether you are completing a PhD, moving from industry into academia, or seeking promotion to professor, principal scientist, or dean level, starting from the Vietnam jobs hub gives you a structured map of where demand is highest and which regions deserve a closer look before you commit to applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the top university jobs in Vietnam?

Top roles include Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Research Fellow in Vietnam, with opportunities at institutions like Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Explore listings at AcademicJobs.com.

⭐How can I find the best professors in Vietnam?

Use Rate My Professor on AcademicJobs.com to discover top-rated educators in Vietnam based on student feedback and reviews.

📊What are average salaries for faculty in Vietnam?

Faculty salaries in Vietnam range from VND 15–25 million ($600–$1,000 USD) per month for Lecturers to VND 40–50 million ($1,600–$2,000 USD) for Full Professors, depending on experience and institution.

🛤️What's the career path for academics in Vietnam?

Career progression in Vietnam academia typically moves from Lecturer to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor, with opportunities for tenure at major universities.

💰What salary can professors expect in Vietnam compared to other regions?

Professors in Vietnam earn between VND 20–50 million ($800–$2,000 USD) monthly, lower than in the US or Europe but often supplemented by benefits and a lower cost of living.

✍️How do I rate my professor in Vietnam?

Visit Rate My Professor on AcademicJobs.com to share feedback and rate professors in Vietnam, helping others choose the best educators.

🔬What research trends are in Vietnam academia?

Current trends include sustainable development, digital technology, and public health, with growing international collaborations and government funding for STEM research.

🏆What makes a career in Vietnam academia rewarding?

Vietnam academia offers the chance to shape a developing education system, engage in impactful research, and experience a rich cultural environment with a supportive academic community.

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