Graduate Research Assistant Position in Vietnam

Project: Global South-CONNECT: Young Women and Girls with Disabilities Create Networks for Change

Location: Vietnam (Focus on the Mekong Delta Region)

Duration: 4 years (9 months per year) – 40 hours per month

Compensation: CAD 300 – 400 per month (Commensurate with experience)

Project Introduction

Global South-CONNECT is a transnational, collaborative research initiative involving partners in South Africa, India, and Vietnam, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. This study seeks to reimagine knowledge, activism, and solidarity through the lived experiences of young women and girls with disabilities across the Global South.

Rather than a traditional study about communities, this project is a partnership with them. Our work centers on several key pillars:

• Decolonial Disability Justice: Resisting colonial and ableist hierarchies.
• Youth Leadership: Centering the agency and expertise of young women and girls with disabilities.
• Creative Knowledge: Using participatory arts, storytelling, and digital media to reclaim narratives and foster transnational solidarity.
• Intersectionality and Care: Understanding disability through the interwoven lenses of gender, race, class, and coloniality.

Global South-CONNECT project is seeking a Local Research Assistant (RA) in Vietnam. The local RA will play a vital role in grounding the project’s global aims within the Vietnamese context, facilitating spaces where disabled women and girls can shape the research and actions that affect their lives.

We enthusiastically invite applications for this position. The RA will support and report tasks directly to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Xuan Thuy Nguyen, throughout the research process. The specifically responsibilities of the role are described below:

Responsibilities:

1. Coordination: Assisting the Principal Investigator (PI) with fieldwork preparation, including logistical organization and coordination with the research team and local partners.

• Participant Engagement: Supporting recruitment and maintaining consistent, relational communication with local participants throughout the project timeline.

• Data management: Assisting with the collection, management, and analysis of qualitative data relevant to the Vietnamese research context.

• Transnational Collaboration (when necessary): Collaborating with research assistants across other project sites to align with broader project objectives.

Qualifications:

1. Current MA or PhD student (or equivalent) in Critical Disability Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, Postcolonial Studies, Decolonial Studies, or Sociology.

• Knowledge of the socio-cultural and historical contexts of the Mekong Delta region.

• Experience working with women and girls with disabilities or local community-based organizations in the region is highly valued.

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, critical qualitative research methods.

• Language: Proficient in written and spoken English

Terms of Appointment and Salary:

The total work commitment is approximately 10 hours/week, for 9 months/year, starting on August 1st, 2026, and ending on April 30, 2027, with the possibility of annual contract renewal. Salary will be paid in accordance with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. A probationary period is applied for the first month. 

We strongly encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds, including women, people from ethnic minority groups, persons with disabilities, and members of LGBTQIA+ communities.

The successful candidate is expected to meet with the Principal Investigator and the research team on a regular basis via zoom or face-to-face. Travel for meetings/fieldworks may also be required.

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2026.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and their résumé in English to Ms. Hoa Bui at: hoabui3@cunet.carleton.ca

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

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Attached job description in Vietnamese

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Research Assistant Positions

The Learning with and from the Global South: Opportunities for Engaging Girls and Young Women with Disabilities Across Southern Spaces (ENGAGE) project invites applications for 2 Research Assistants at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University in Canada. Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (2021-24), ENGAGE aims to create decolonial spaces for young women and girls with disabilities in the global South to develop their knowledge of leadership and foster their inclusion.

We enthusiastically invite applications for two Research Assistant (RA) positions at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University to assist the Project Director in all phases of the research process.

The successful candidates will be incoming graduate students enrolled in an MA program at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University, or upper-level undergraduate students with knowledge of Disability Studies, Human Rights and Social Justice, and/or Childhood and Youth Studies. As an RA, you will have the opportunity to work with an international team with an interdisciplinary focus. You will work directly with the Project Director, Professor Xuan Thuy Nguyen, and other Research Assistants. You will receive the necessary training to successfully conduct your research and other related tasks.

Responsibilities:

The RA will be responsible for assisting the Project Director in the last phase of the research process. You will report your tasks directly to Dr. Nguyen.

Specific responsibilities of the research assistant are described below:

1. Assisting the research team in conducting qualitative data analysis, including Nvivo coding and thematic analysis, and reporting the research results to the project director.
2. Assisting the research team in formatting, editing, and/or preparing manuscripts for publications, where applicable.
3. Assisting the Project Director in some project administration tasks, where relevant.

Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of critical disability studies, human rights and social justice, post-colonial and decolonial studies, and/or women’s and gender studies.
2. Good qualitative research skills. Basic knowledge of NVivo software will be considered an asset.
3. Excellent writing skills; good organizational and problem-solving skills.
4. Experience working with women and girls with disabilities in the global South is an asset.

Salary:

The total number of hours is approximately 10 hours/week, for 6 months, starting on October 1st, 2024, and ending on March 31st, 2022. Salary will be paid in accordance with your experience and degree. A probationary period is applied for the first month. This job will be primarily online. However, you are expected to meet with the Project Director and the research team on a regular basis via Zoom or face-to-face. You may also be required to meet with the project’s partners for networking and planning purposes. The successful candidate will be trained to conduct data analysis using Nvivo software. The RA can arrange his/her time appropriately.

Applications will be accepted until August 21^st, 2024.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and their résumé in English to Dr. Xuan Thuy Nguyen, Associate Professor, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies. Please send any inquiries to Dr. Nguyen at xuanthuy.nguyen@carleton.ca. Please submit your application to Hoa Bui at hoabui3@cunet.carleton.ca, and state “APPLICATION – ENGAGE_RA POSITION” in the subject line of the email.

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Research Assistant Position Available for EDID

Monday, October 2, 2023

Dr. Xuan Thuy Nguyen of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies is currently looking for a Research Assistant for her latest research project titled Engendering Disability-Inclusive Development (EDID) – Vietnam Project. The job description is posted below.

Research Assistant (RA) Position

The EDID project invites applications for 1 Research Assistant at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University in Canada. Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (2020-27), EDID – Vietnam Project aims to examine how diverse women and girls with disabilities in Vietnam have participated in decision-making processes in relation to their social, cultural, and political lives to foster gender equality and transformative justice in their communities. Please find specific information about the EDID project at /ddsc/engender-disability-inclusive-development-edid-vietnam-project/

We enthusiastically invite applications for one Research Assistant (RA) position at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University to assist Dr. Nguyen in the research process. The successful candidate will be a graduate student enrolled in a MA program at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University or another university, or an upper-level undergraduate student with knowledge of Disability Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, and/or Decolonial Studies who intends to apply for an MA program at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ next year. You will work directly with the lead researcher of the Vietnam case study, Professor Xuan Thuy Nguyen, and other Research Assistants. You will be provided with necessary training to successfully conduct your research and coordinating tasks.

Responsibilities:

The RA will be responsible for assisting the research team in the research process, with major responsibilities including conducting literature reviews and data analysis; assisting with administrative work; editing and preparing articles for publications. You will report your tasks directly to Dr. Nguyen.

Specific responsibilities of the research assistant are described below:

1. Assisting in conducting literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, and data management.
2. Assisting the team in editing and preparing manuscripts for publications, where applicable.
3. Assisting with some administrative and academic tasks, such as technical support for zoom meetings and facilitating research workshops with other team members, where relevant.
4. Assisting in coordinating activities with global and local partners, when required.
5. Assisting in grant writing applications, where possible.

Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of critical disability studies, women’s and gender studies, and/or post-colonial and decolonial studies.
2. Good qualitative research skills. Basic knowledge of NVivo software will be considered an asset.
3. Interest in and/or experience organizing research activities in coordination with an international team.
4. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and academic writing skills.
5. Ability to work independently to fulfill assigned tasks on time.
6. Experience working with women and girls with disabilities in the global South is an asset.

Salary:

The total number of hours for this position is 400 hours. Your approximate number of hours per week is 9-10 hours/week, for 34 weeks (or approximately 10  months). Your RAship starts on November 1st, 2023, and ends on June 30^th, 2024, with a possibility of renewal. Salary will be paid in accordance with your experience and degree. A probationary period is applied for the first two months. This job will be primarily online. However, you are expected to meet with the lead researcher and the research team on a regular basis via zoom or face-to-face. You may also be required to meet with the project’s partners for networking and planning purposes. The successful candidate can arrange his/her time appropriately.

Applications will be accepted until October 31^st, 2023. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and their rĂ©sumĂ© in English to Dr. Xuan Thuy Nguyen, Associate Professor, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies & Feminist Institute of Social Transformation, ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University. Please send these documents to Dana Corfield (Project Coordinator) at DanaCorfield@cunet.carleton.ca, and state “APPLICATION – EDID_RA POSITION” in the subject line of the email.

A detailed job description can also be found:

PDF Version: EDID RA posting_ Oct 2023

Word Version: EDID RA posting_ Oct 2023

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Research Assistant Position Available for EDID

Dr. Xuan Thuy Nguyen of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies is currently looking for a Research Assistant for her latest research project titled Engendering Disability-Inclusive Development (EDID) – Vietnam Project. The job description is posted below.

Research Assistant (RA) Position

The EDID project invites applications for 1 Research Assistant at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University in Canada. Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (2020-27), EDID -Vietnam Project aims to examine how diverse women and girls with disabilities in Vietnam have participated in decision-making processes in relation to their social, cultural, and political lives to foster gender equality and transformative justice in their communities. Please find specific information about the EDID project at /ddsc/engender-disability-inclusive-development-edid-vietnam-project/

We enthusiastically invite applications for one Research Assistant (RA) position at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University to assist Dr. Nguyen in the research process. The successful candidate will be a graduate student enrolled in a MA program at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University, or an upper-level undergraduate student with knowledge of Disability Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, and/or Decolonial Studies who intends to apply for an MA program at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ next year. You will work directly with the lead researcher of the Vietnam case study, Professor Xuan Thuy Nguyen, and other Research Assistants. You will be provided with necessary training to successfully conduct your research and coordinating tasks.

Responsibilities:

The RA will be responsible for assisting the research team in the research process, with major responsibilities including conducting literature reviews and data analysis; assisting with administrative work; editing and preparing articles for publications. You will report your tasks directly to Dr. Nguyen.

Specific responsibilities of the research assistant are described below:

1. Assisting in conducting literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, and data management.
2. Assisting the team in editing and preparing manuscripts for publications, where applicable.
3. Assisting with some administrative and academic tasks, such as technical support for zoom meetings and facilitating research workshops with other team members, where relevant.
4. Assisting in coordinating activities with global and local partners, when required.
5. Assisting in grant writing applications, where possible.

Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of critical disability studies, women’s and gender studies, and/or post-colonial and decolonial studies.
2. Good qualitative research skills. Basic knowledge of NVivo software will be considered an asset.
3. Interest in and/or experience organizing research activities in coordination with an international team.
4. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and academic writing skills.
5. Ability to work independently to fulfill assigned tasks on time.
6. Experience working with women and girls with disabilities in the global South is an asset.

Salary:

The total number of hours for this position is 400 hours. Your approximate number of hours per week is 9-10 hours/week, for 41 weeks (or approximately 10 months). Your RAship starts on September 15^th, 2023, and ends on June 30^th, 2024, with a possibility of renewal. Salary will be paid in accordance with your experience and degree. A probationary period is applied for the first two months. This job will be primarily online. However, you are expected to meet with the lead researcher and the research team on a regular basis via zoom or face-to-face. You may also be required to meet with the project’s partners for networking and planning purposes. The successful candidate can arrange his/her time appropriately.

Applications will be accepted until August 15^th, 2023. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and their rĂ©sumĂ© in English to Dr. Xuan Thuy Nguyen, Associate Professor, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies & Feminist Institute of Social Transformation, ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University. Please send these documents to Dana Corfield (Project Coordinator) at DanaCorfield@cunet.carleton.ca, and state “APPLICATION – EDID_RA POSITION” in the subject line of the email.

A detailed job description can also be found:

PDF version: EDID RA posting_final_2023

Word version: EDID RA posting_final_2023

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Research Assistant Position Available for ENGAGE

Dr. Xuan Thuy Nguyen of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies is currently looking for a Research Assistant for her latest research project titled Learning with and from the Global South: Opportunities for Engaging Girls and Young Women with Disabilities Across Southern Spaces (ENGAGE). The job description is posted below.

Research Assistant (RA) Position

The ENGAGE project invites applications for 1 Research Assistant at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University in Canada. Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (2021-24), this projects  aims to create decolonial spaces for young women and girls with disabilities in the Global South to develop their knowledge of leadership and foster their inclusion. Please find specific information about the ENGAGE project at /ddsc/engage/.

We enthusiastically invite applications for one Research Assistant (RA) position at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University to assist the Project Director in the second and third phases of the research process. The successful candidate will be a graduate student enrolled in a PhD or MA program at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University, or an upper-level undergraduate student with knowledge of Disability Studies and/or Decolonial Studies who intends to apply for an MA program at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ next year. As an RA, you will have the opportunity to work with an international team with an interdisciplinary focus. You will work directly with the Project Director, Professor Xuan Thuy Nguyen, and other Research Assistants. You will be provided with necessary training to successfully conduct your research and coordinating tasks.

Responsibilities:

The RA will be responsible for assisting the Project Director in the second and third phases of the research process. Major responsibilities include: conducting literature reviews, data analysis, assisting the team with administrative work, and preparing articles for publications. You will report your tasks directly to Dr. Nguyen.

Specific responsibilities of the research assistant are described below:

1. Assisting the Project Director in conducting literature review, data collection, data analysis, and data management.
2. Assisting the team in administrative and academic tasks, such as technical support for organizing zoom meetings, where possible.
3. Assisting the team in preparing manuscripts for publications, where applicable.
4. Assisting in coordinating activities with global and local partners, when required.

Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of critical disability studies, post-colonial and decolonial studies and/or women’s and gender studies.
2. Good qualitative research skills. Basic knowledge of NVivo software will be considered an asset.
3. Interest in and/or experience organizing research activities in coordination with an international team.
4. Excellent organizational, problem-solving skills, and academic writing skills.
5. Ability to work independently to fulfill assigned tasks on time.
6. Experience working with women and girls with disabilities in the global South is an asset.

Salary:

The total number of hours for this position is 300 hours. Your approximate number of hours per week is 9-10 hours/week, for 32 weeks (or approximately 7 months). Your RAship starts on September 15^th, 2023, and ends on April 30^th, 2024, with a possibility of renewal. The salary will be paid in accordance with your experience and degree, and a probationary period is applied for the first two months. This job will be primarily online. However, you are expected to meet with the Project Director and the research team on a regular basis via zoom or face-to-face. You may also be required to meet with the project’s partners for networking and planning purposes. The successful candidate can arrange his/her time appropriately.

Applications will be accepted until August 15^th, 2023. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and their rĂ©sumĂ© in English to Dr. Xuan Thuy Nguyen, Associate Professor, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies & Feminist Institute of Social Transformation, ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University. Please send these documents to Dana Corfield (Project Coordinator) at DanaCorfield@cunet.carleton.ca, and state “APPLICATION – ENGAGE_RA POSITION” in the subject line of the email.

A detailed job description can also be found:

PDF version: ENGAGE RA posting_final_2023

Word version: ENGAGE RA posting_final_2023

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Research Assistant Position Available for ENGAGE

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Dr. Xuan Thuy Nguyen is currently looking for a Research Assistant for her latest research project titled Learning with and from the Global South: Opportunities for Engaging Girls and Young Women with Disabilities Across Southern Spaces (ENGAGE). The job description is posted below.

Research Assistant (RA) Position

The Learning with and from the Global South: Opportunities for Engaging Girls and Young Women with Disabilities Across Southern Spaces (ENGAGE) project invites applications for 1 Research Assistant at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University in Canada. Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (2021-24), ENGAGE aims to create decolonial spaces for young women and girls with disabilities in the global South to develop their knowledge of leadership and foster their inclusion.

Objectives:

ENGAGE examines how girls and young women with disabilities in the global South can engage in transnational and local spaces and networks to become young leaders in their communities. Specifically, this project has five Research Objectives:

1) CREATE decolonial and participatory spaces for girls and young women with disabilities in the global South to develop knowledge on leadership and activism;

2) ENGAGE these women and girls in transnational and local platforms to shape their activist spaces and agendas based on their perspectives and experiences;

3) MOBILIZE these knowledge networks across advocacy organizations, universities, and communities in the global South to foster solidary and collective social action;

4) ESTABLISH sustainable relationships with global and local stakeholders and build potential for transnational activism that engages young women and girls with disabilities across the global North and South.

5) BUILD future partnerships with disabled girls and women and their Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs) to foster their activism for inclusion and social change across the global North and South.

We enthusiastically invite applications for one Research Assistant (RA) position at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University to assist the Project Director in all phases of the research process.

The successful candidate will be a graduate student enrolled in a Ph.D. or MA program at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University or an upper-level undergraduate student with knowledge of Disability Studies and/or Decolonial Studies who intends to apply for an MA program at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ next year. As an RA, you will have the opportunity to work with an international team with an interdisciplinary focus. You will work directly with the Project Director, Professor Xuan Thuy Nguyen, and other Research Assistants. You will be provided with the necessary training to successfully conduct your research and coordinate tasks.

Responsibilities:

The RA will be responsible for assisting the Project Director in all phases of the research process. You will report your tasks directly to Dr. Nguyen. Major responsibilities include: developing training guides; fieldwork, data collection, and management; and preparing articles for publications.

Specific responsibilities of the research assistant are described below:

1. Assisting the Project Director in developing training materials.
2. Assisting the Project Director in conducting literature review, data collection, data analysis, and data management.
3. Assisting the team in administrative and academic tasks, such as financial reporting.
4. Assisting the team in preparing manuscripts for publications, where applicable.
5. Assisting in coordinating activities with global and local partners, when required.

 Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of critical disability studies, postcolonial and decolonial studies, and/or women’s and gender studies.
2. Good qualitative research skills. Basic knowledge of NVivo software will be considered an asset.
3. Interest in and/or experience organizing research activities in coordination with an international team.
4. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
5. Ability to work independently to fulfill assigned tasks on time.
6. Experience working with women and girls with disabilities in the global South is an asset.

Salary:

The total number of hours is approximately 10 hours/week, for 30 weeks (or 7 months), starting on January 1st, 2022 and ending on July 31st, 2022, with a possibility of renewal. Salary will be paid in accordance with your experience and degree. A probationary period is applied for the first two months. This job will be primarily online. However, you are expected to meet with the Project Director and the research team on a regular basis via zoom or face-to-face. You may also be required to meet with the project’s partners for networking and planning purposes. The successful candidate can arrange his/her time appropriately.

Applications will be accepted until November 30^th, 2021. The screening process will start on December 1st, 2021.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and their rĂ©sumĂ© in English to Dr. Xuan Thuy Nguyen, Associate Professor, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies & the Pauline Jewett Institute of Women’s and Gender Studies, ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University. Please send these documents to Dana Corfield (Project Coordinator) at DanaCorfield@cunet.carleton.ca, and state “APPLICATION – ENGAGE_RA POSITION” in the subject line of the email.

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