Vila Velha University

THE CENTER FOR MATERIALS INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY (CMIT) Materials science underpins nearly every modern technology from clean energy and AI to electronics, biomedicine, defense, and space exploration. The Center for Materials Innovation and Technology (CMIT) aims to become a leading hub for research and international collaboration in advanced materials, driving Vietnam’s strategic technological advancement. CMIT fosters breakthrough innovation in materials for electronics, energy, biomedicine, and sustainability, while nurturing young scientists and future leaders who create knowledge and value for a sustainable future. By 2030, CMIT aspires to be recognized among the world’s leading centers for materials innovation, advancing sustainable technologies, promoting global collaboration, and training a new generation of scientific leaders who transform knowledge into societal and national impact. Research areas: Rare-Earth Materials and Recycling Technologies Sustainable Energy Materials for Green Technologies  Quantum Materials for Next-Generation Technologies AI-Integrated Smart Sensors for Environmental and Healthcare Monitoring  We welcome applications from those with expertise in or across these disciplines: Computational materials modeling: DFT, molecular dynamics, phase-field modeling, or multiscale simulations. Data-driven materials discovery: ML models for property prediction, materials design, or synthesis optimization. AI/ML methods development: Neural networks, graph neural networks (GNNs), generative AI, or active learning for materials applications. Integration of theory and experiment: Using computation and ML to interpret or guide experimental work. High-performance computing (HPC) and data management for large-scale materials datasets. KEY SELECTION CRITERIA Join us if you have:  Doctorate degree from a globally recognized institution, with expertise in materials science Strong vision for impactful, forward-thinking research and innovation. Proven record of high-impact research and top-tier publications. Passion for education and advancing science through innovative projects. Adaptable and driven to address global and local challenges, especially those relevant to Vietnam. Alignment with VinUni’s core values: Empathy, Exceptional Capability, Creativity, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Leadership Mindset. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project Title: Harnessing Cerium: Smart Rare Earth Catalysts for Solar-Driven Abatement of Toluene in Industrial Effluents (Project AURORA) This project addresses a critical national challenge by valorizing Vietnam’s vast, underutilized rare-earth (cerium) deposits into a powerful solution for industrial air pollution. Our goal is to develop a novel solar-driven photothermocatalytic process to efficiently destroy harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs), like toluene, at their source in industrial effluents. By integrating advanced materials synthesis with a predictive Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform, we will accelerate the discovery of efficient and sustainable solutions for environmental remediation. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Researcher to play a foundational role in this pioneering 18-month project at the Center for Materials Innovation and Technology (CMIT) at VinUniversity. A Unique Opportunity to Build and Lead This is not a typical postdoctoral position in a long-established laboratory. As the first postdoctoral researcher in a newly forming research group, you will have the unique and exciting opportunity to help build our lab from the ground up. You will be instrumental in designing, commissioning, and shaping the core experimental facilities and research direction. This role is ideal for a passionate, independent researcher who is eager to take on significant responsibility, solve real-world challenges, and help establish a lasting legacy of cutting-edge environmental research at VinUniversity. Key Roles and Responsibilities The successful candidate will be a driving force behind the project’s success and will be expected to: Lead Lab Development: Take the lead in the design, assembly, and commissioning of a state-of-the-art, automated photothermocatalytic reactor system. Advanced Catalyst Synthesis: Design and synthesize a library of high-performance, nanostructured ceria-based catalysts derived from rare-earth precursors. Material Characterization: Rigorously characterize the physicochemical properties of the synthesized materials using various advanced techniques. Experimental Campaign & Data Generation: Conduct systematic, high-fidelity experiments to evaluate catalyst performance under industrially relevant conditions. Data Analysis and Dissemination: Analyze experimental data and take a leading role in preparing high-impact manuscripts, patent applications, and conference presentations. Mentorship: Assist in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students involved in the project. Candidate Profile: A Ph.D. in Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline is required. A strong track record of high-quality publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals. Demonstrated hands-on experience in materials synthesis and characterization. Prior experience with gas-phase systems (e.g., gas-phase catalytic reactions, adsorption, or reactor design) is strongly encouraged and will be highly valued. Excellent problem-solving skills, independence, and a proactive, hands-on approach to research. Appointment Details: Salary: Competitive, in the range of 30,000 – 40,000 USD per annum, commensurate with experience. Contract: The position is offered on a yearly contract basis. The initial contract is extendable by six months, subject to performance and approval from the research center. Principal Investigator: Kumar Vikrant: https://vinuni.edu.vn/people/kumar-vikrant/. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter detailing their research experience and motivation for this specific project, along with a comprehensive CV, to the Principal Investigator, Prof. Kumar Vikrant, at vikrant.k@vinuni.edu.vn. Please include “Postdoc Application: Project AURORA” in the subject line of your email.

Full-time, Continuing position Salary HEW 9 ($135,978 - $145,693) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus About the Role The Manager, Innovation Programs provides expert advice in innovation practices, programs and frameworks and operational leadership of targeted strategic initiatives that facilitate the translation and delivery of mission-based research. The role will focus on program development and delivery, strategic planning and coordination, stakeholder engagement and pipeline tracking, for key initiatives that feed into RMIT's large-scale initiatives pipeline. This includes supporting RMIT's High Impact-Potential Initiatives (HIPI) Program - a key program that facilitates a unique approach to co-design, mentorship and leadership development, supporting transdisciplinary teams to build capacity and capability to catalyse novel concepts that explore white spaces for interdisciplinary research impact. This role will work closely with RMIT's Enabling Impact Platform (EIP) Directors and Research Partnerships and Translation team to contribute to a high-quality pipeline of RMIT led initiatives. We encourage those with a commitment to helping create impact from research and have a drive to work on groundbreaking initiatives to apply. To be successful for this position, you'll also have: Demonstrated experience developing and delivering innovation practices, programs and frameworks that enhance industry engagement, support translation of research and delivery of mission-based research (experience in supporting academics and researchers would be advantageous). Demonstrated expertise in coordinating and managing the delivery of services and input from internal and external subject matter experts in complex working environments and teams. Demonstrated strong people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, including capacity to initiate, lead and manage in a challenging and dynamic environment. Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills that support effective working relationships with internal and external groups and individuals at all levels, achieving outcomes through collaboration, negotiation and influence. Please view position description for further selection criteria Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the Portfolio RMIT's Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence, community and industry connections, we support cutting- edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities. The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships, grants and research contracts, funding opportunities, capability development, research training, ethics and integrity, intellectual property, commercialisation, internships, communication and profile. This role sits within the Portfolio's Research & Innovation Capability unit, this unit is responsible for building strategic capability and capacity to drive research excellence and create impact from research. Find out more about research and innovation at RMIT University and the Research and Innovation Portfolio at http://www.rmit.edu.au/research/ To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email jessica.bernardo@rmit.edu.au or Professor Swee Mak (Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor Research & Innovation Capability) via email swee.mak@rmit.edu.au. Position Description - Manager, Innovation Programs Applications close on Wednesday 11th February at 11.59pm About RMIT University RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university Why work at RMIT University Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice. We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings Bring Your Whole Self to Work We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

The Masters in Translation and Interpretation (MTI) programme within the School of Humanities at NTU Singapore invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Translation, beginning on August 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter). The postholder will help particularly help growth of research and teaching in AI translation within the Translation and Interpretation programme, and participate in NTU Singapore’s Digital Humanities, Arts and Social Science initiatives. Young, research intensive, and outward-looking Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is the world’s top-ranked young university. The School of Humanities (SoH) at NTU Singapore combines the highest quality research and teaching with practical engagement with the world. The School is committed to disciplinary excellence and interdisciplinary innovation, with a particular focus on Digital, Health and Environmental Humanities, and the study of Global Asia. It is part of NTU Singapore’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS). The College’s students and scholars seek to create new knowledge by combining perspectives from fields which range from design to economics with research from other disciplines, to understand how people in Asia and beyond act in and make sense of the world. We are Asia’s leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary Humanities, Arts and Social Science research teaching. Key Responsibilities Conduct high-quality research, with the goal of creating new knowledge with a clear academic and social impact, in fields such as AI-enhanced translation workflows, Neural machine translation, large language models, or multilingual NLP, Multimodal and multilingual AI, Translation quality evaluation using AI Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computational Thinking, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP) for translators, LLM and Translation Memory Actively seek to collaborate with colleagues in related fields, in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and elsewhere at NTU Singapore, particular in NTU Singapore’s emerging Digital Humanities, Arts and Social Science initiatives. Supervise Undergraduate and postgraduate students theses in AI-related areas of translation. Apply for external and internal research funding. Contribute to curriculum development in translation and AI. Participate in departmental, college, and university service and outreach activities Minimum Qualifications PhD holder in Computer Science / Computational Linguistics / Natural Language Processing with a strong focus on translation or multilingual language technologies. Evidence of research potential or established research record (peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, etc.). Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach relevant courses at university level. Excellent command of English with any Asian languages; additional working languages are an asset. Able to work independently and to collaborate with cross-disciplinary research clusters Relevant publication track record Desirable Qualifications Experience integrating AI tools in translator training (e.g. MT post-editing, terminology extraction, quality assurance). Experience with industry-standard translation technology (e.g. CAT tools, TMS platforms). Evidence of successful grant applications or participation in funded projects. Ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams and with industry partners. Applicants should submit the following as a single PDF file: Cover letter explaining fit for the position and research/teaching interests Curriculum Vitae (including list of publications) Teaching statement (max. 2 pages) Research statement (max. 2 pages) Up to three recent publications or writing samples Names and contact details of [2–3] referees Please submit your application in https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Assistant-Professor-in-Artificial-Intelligence--AI--in-Translation_R00022987 Closing date of this application is 28 February 2026.