Nine institutions seek 167 PhD holders

VNU-HCMC plans to recruit 167 PhDs for its member and affiliated institutions this year, focusing on key fields including science and technology, economics and social sciences.

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology is seeking 36 PhDs in fields such as electrical and electronics engineering, semiconductor integrated circuits, automation, information technology, data science, mechanical and mechatronics engineering, logistics, applied mathematics, nuclear engineering, chemical engineering and business administration.

The University of Science has 35 openings in semiconductor technology, integrated circuits, quantum technology, artificial intelligence, computer science, mathematics, statistics and quantitative finance, biotechnology, life sciences, renewable energy, environmental science and marine science.

The University of Information Technology is recruiting 13 PhDs in computer science, information systems, e-commerce, computer networks, integrated circuit design, data science, software development and mathematics.

The International University is seeking 17 PhDs in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, logistics and supply chain management, economics, finance and accounting, mathematics and statistics, and English language studies.

The University of Health Sciences plans to recruit 20 PhDs in medicine, dentistry, traditional medicine, nursing and pharmacy.

The University of Social Sciences and Humanities has 22 openings in fields such as linguistics, education, psychology, history, philosophy, journalism and communications, cultural studies, tourism, education management and human resource management.

The University of Economics and Law is recruiting five PhDs in economics, business, management, law, information systems and applied mathematics.

An Giang University is seeking 14 PhDs in technology, education, finance and banking, and agriculture and natural resources.

The Institute for Environment and Resources plans to recruit five PhDs in environmental biology, resource management and environmental engineering.

Income may reach hundreds of millions of dong

Income at VNU-HCMC member institutions consists of the base salary regulated by the state, adjusted according to seniority, combined with position-based income.

At Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, PhD holders with less than three years of experience earn about VND35 million per month (US$1,400), while those with more than three years of experience receive around VND45 million per month (US$1,800). Professors and associate professors with more than three years of experience earn an average of about VND85 million per month (US$3,400).

For foreign lecturers and scientists, income may be roughly three times higher than that of Vietnamese staff.

The University of Science offers around VND20 million per month (US$800).

The University of Social Sciences and Humanities applies a similar structure combining state-regulated salaries and position-based income, averaging around VND15 million per month (US$600). Candidates recruited under talent attraction policies also receive initial support grants of about VND200 million (US$8,000) for professors, VND150 million (US$6,000) for associate professors and VND100 million (US$4,000) for PhD holders. For foreign personnel, income may be roughly double that of Vietnamese staff.

The International University offers salaries ranging from VND20 million to VND23.2 million per month (US$800 to US$930).

The University of Information Technology offers around VND21 million per month (US$840). Under talent attraction policies, initial support packages include VND300 million (US$12,000) for professors, VND200 million (US$8,000) for associate professors and VND150 million (US$6,000) for PhD holders. Lecturers with ISI or Scopus publications can receive additional support of up to VND200 million (US$8,000). In the first year, lecturers are also granted a research project worth VND34 million (US$1,400). The university awards VND100 million (US$4,000) to lecturers who achieve the title of professor and VND70 million (US$2,800) for associate professors.

At the University of Economics and Law, PhD holders earn around VND30-45 million per month (US$1,200-1,800). Associate professors receive VND55-70 million (US$2,200-2,800), while professors earn about VND75-80 million per month (US$3,000-3,200). Under the talent attraction policy requiring a five-year commitment, professors receive VND350 million (US$14,000), associate professors VND250 million (US$10,000) and PhD holders VND150 million (US$6,000). Candidates meeting professor standards receive additional support of VND150 million (US$6,000), while associate professor candidates receive VND100 million (US$4,000).

An Giang University pays salaries and allowances in accordance with state regulations, about VND15 million per month (US$600). Under talent attraction policies, lecturers receive an additional VND60 million (US$2,400).

The University of Health Sciences offers salaries of about VND14-16 million per month (US$560-640).

The Institute for Environment and Resources provides the base salary regulated by the state, adjusted according to seniority, along with additional income of about VND14 million per month (US$560).

In addition, lecturers are eligible for research support policies provided by VNU-HCMC.

Young scientists holding PhDs receive a type C research project during their first two years with funding of up to VND200 million (US$8,000). In the third year, they receive a type B research project worth up to VND1 billion (US$40,000). In the fourth year, they may receive laboratory investment support of up to VND10 billion (US$400,000). In the fifth year, they receive support for procedures to apply for the title of associate professor.

For leading scientists, a type B research project worth up to VND1 billion (US$40,000) is provided during the first two years. In subsequent years, funding of up to VND30 billion (US$1.2 million) may be granted to invest in laboratories serving research activities.

Le Huyen