VNU350 Program in 2026: KHXH&NV University recruits 22 outstanding young scientists and leading scientists
In order to attract and develop high-quality scientific personnel serving teaching and research activities, National University of Ho Chi Minh City (HQM-HCM) has just issued the Recruitment Notice for outstanding young scientists and leading scientists to work at HQM-HCM under the VNU350 Program – 2026. Accordingly, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, HQG-HCM plans to recruit 22 lecturers in many fields of social sciences and humanities, in order to supplement and develop the teaching and research team to meet the development requirements of the School in the new phase.
Specifically, employment positions include: German Language (01 indicator), Religious Studies (01), Educational Studies (01), Psychology (02), Linguistics (02), Asian Studies (01), Korean Studies (01), History (01), Philosophy (02), Journalism and Communication (02), Resource and Environmental Management (01), Tourism (01), Educational Psychology (02), Educational Management (01), Cultural Chemistry (02) and Human Resources Management (01). Recruitment positions are aimed at highly qualified scientists, independent research and teaching capabilities, oriented towards long-term academic development at the School as well as within the National University of Ho Chi Minh City system.
| Code | Field/Discipline | Quota | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| XHNV-01 | German Language | 01 | Doctorate or higher |
| XHNV-02 | Religious Studies | 01 | Doctorate or higher |
| XHNV-03 | Education | 01 | Associate Professor in Education |
| XHNV-04 | Psychology | 02 | Doctorate or higher |
| XHNV-05 | Linguistics | 02 | Associate Professor in Linguistics |
| XHNV-06 | Asian Studies | 01 | Associate Professor in Languages, Culture, History, or Area Studies |
| XHNV-07 | Korean Studies | 01 | Associate Professor, PhD in Korean Language, Literature, History, or Culture |
| XHNV-08 | History | 01 | Associate Professor in History |
| XHNV-09 | Philosophy | 02 | Associate Professor in Philosophy |
| XHNV-10 | Journalism & Communication | 02 | Doctorate or higher in Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, IT, Business Administration, or Marketing Communication |
| XHNV-11 | Natural Resources & Environmental Management | 01 | Associate Professor in Earth Sciences |
| XHNV-12 | Tourism | 01 | Doctorate or higher |
| XHNV-13 | Educational Psychology | 02 | PhD in Psychology, Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling, Educational Science, etc. |
| XHNV-14 | Educational Management | 01 | Doctorate or higher, preferably trained abroad in Educational Science or Educational Management |
| XHNV-15 | Cultural Studies | 02 | Doctorate or higher in Cultural Studies or related fields |
| XHNV-16 | Human Resource Management | 01 | Doctorate or higher in Human Resource Management |
1. General conditions, standards
Applicants enrolled in the Program to attract and recruit outstanding young scientists and leading scientists of the National University of Ho Chi Minh City (VNU350 Program – 2026) must meet the general conditions stipulated by the HQ-HCM, have good political qualities, good ethics, and be healthy to carry out teaching and scientific research tasks.
Applicants need to have professional qualifications appropriate to the recruitment position; have the ability of scientific research, the ability to publish scientific works domestically and internationally; have the ability to participate in the construction, organization of the implementation of training programs, guidance of postgraduate students, postgraduate students and participate in domestic and international scientific cooperation activities as required by the employing unit.
2. Specific conditions, standards
Depending on each recruitment position, the applicant must meet the corresponding professional standards according to the recruitment notice of the HQ-HCM. Among them, the majority of positions requiring a PhD degree or above belong to the field of training appropriate to the recruitment industry; some positions require the title of Associate Professor in the respective field of expertise.
Applicants need to have scientific research competence expressed through scientific publications, the ability to master or participate in research topics of the levels, and the ability to participate in the construction of training programs, teaching organizations and guidance of higher education students, postgraduate students in the field of specialization.
3. Attraction Policy of National University of Ho Chi Minh City
Scientists admitted under the VNU350 Program work in the dynamic academic environment of the Ho Chi Minh City National University system, facilitated to participate in scientific research, teaching and academic cooperation activities domestically and internationally.
HQG-HCM also has policies to support the development of scientific research activities, support the construction and development of research groups, facilitate access to scientific and technological resources and participate in research programs and scientific projects in the HQG-HCM system.
4. Attraction Policy of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities
In addition to the HQ-HCM general attraction policies, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities applies support and incentive policies to facilitate the work of scientists at the University.
Specifically, successful candidates are placed to work in a professional academic environment, facilitated to participate in scientific research, teaching and international cooperation activities; at the same time enjoy the salary regimes, allowances and support policies as prescribed by the State, the National University of Ho Chi Minh City and the School.
5. Application Instructions
Applicants interested in employment positions within the VNU350 Program – 2026 at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, HQ-HCM should prepare the application according to the regulations of the National University of Ho Chi Minh City and submit the application for participation in the program as instructed in the recruitment notice.
Application documents are submitted online through the VNU350 Program system at: https://vnu350.vnuhcm.edu.vn
Upon completion of the online registration, the applicant may be asked to complete a hard-copy profile as directed by the recruitment unit during the recruitment process.
Detailed information on conditions, standards, recruitment process and attractive policies can be found in the Recruitment Notice of Outstanding Young Scientists, Industry Leading Scientists for Work at HQ-HCM (VNU350 Program – 2026) posted with this article.
