Senior Researcher Vacancy at DEPOCEN
The Development and Policies Research Center (DEPOCEN), an independent research organization established in 2005, is currently seeking Senior Researcher(s) to join their team in Hanoi.
DEPOCEN is renowned for its high-quality, policy-relevant research on a wide range of socio-economic issues in Vietnam. They collaborate closely with international organizations, government agencies, universities, and the private sector. The organization is a co-founder of the Vietnam Economist Annual Meeting (VEAM) and the Center for Advanced Studies in Economics and Data Science (CASED), among other affiliations.
Key Information:
- Location: Hanoi
- Type: Full-time
- Starting Date: As soon as possible
- Application Deadline: Interested candidates are invited to send their applications (including a cover letter, a CV and other supporting documents) to: [email protected] and [email protected]
The deadline for application submission was 15 July, 2025.
Job Description:
Senior Researchers will be responsible for:
- Developing research ideas, concept notes, proposals, and designs for socio-economic research and consultancy projects.
- Managing, coordinating, and participating in the implementation of research and consultancy projects, including study design, data collection, data analysis, report production, and result dissemination.
- Collaborating with team members and liaising with stakeholders to ensure high-quality, timely project completion.
- Producing research reports and publications.
- Managing and expanding the network of experts.
- Other assigned tasks as necessary.
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess:
- At least a Master’s Degree in Economics or related fields. A PhD in Economics or related fields, especially foreign degrees, is an advantage.
- Experience in implementing socio-economic research projects. Publications in reputed international scientific journals are an advantage.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical skills, and leadership.
- Proficiency in professional statistical software and programming (e.g., R, STATA, MATLAB).
- Excellent command of both English and Vietnamese.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel for fieldwork.
Opportunities at DEPOCEN:
Working at DEPOCEN offers several benefits, including:
- Collaboration with leading Vietnamese economists both domestically and internationally.
- Networking within economic research communities.
- Opportunities to improve research capabilities.
- Participation in CASED Center training courses (as a learner and/or lecturer) and presenting research results at VEAM.
- Financial and other support for further study abroad.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, including holiday, Tet, and national event bonuses, and project completion rewards.
- A dynamic and friendly work environment.
Please note: Please note the application deadline of July 15, 2025. We highly encourage early submissions, as applications will be reviewed and candidates will be interviewed and selected on a rolling basis. Therefore, submitting your application sooner rather than later could increase your chances.