TDTU Postdoc Fellowships
TDTU POSTDOC FELLOWSHIPS
1. Purpose
a) Ton Duc Thang University Postdoc Fellowship (TDTU-PdF) is a fellowship funded by Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) for researchers with doctoral degrees (postdoctoral researchers);
b) TDTU-PdF aims to support, and promote scientific research activities by providing finance for postdoctoral researchers to conduct research and publish scientific articles in journals in the Web of Science (WoS)/Scopus database journals (referred to as WoS/Scopus articles).
- The regulations apply to the academic year 2023 - 2024
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2. Eligibility and criteria
Candidates for the Postdoc fellowship must meet all of the following conditions:
a) Hold a doctoral degree in a field/discipline/major relevant to the research and training areas of the TDTU;
b) Be under the age of 45;
c) Being the first author and/or the corresponding author of at least 02 WoS articles for the natural and engineering science major (NSE); 01 WoS article or 02 Scopus articles for the field of social and economic major according to TDTU’s regulations on scientific publication;
d) English proficiency;
e) Approved by TDTU’s instructor;
f) Submitted all documents listed in Term 6 as below.
3. Postdoctoral fellowship
a) Postdoctoral fellowship (awarded quarterly) shall be calculated based on the total funding for scientific products registered as part-time researchers according to current regulations;
b) During the working period as a postdoctoral researcher, candidates will be considered for accommodation support according to TDTU’s regulations (for postdoctoral researchers who are foreigners; or Vietnamese having the demand to live within the campus under the management of TDTU);
c) Living expenses support as prescribed at VND 6,000,000/month (during the time of performing postdoctoral researchers’ duty as prescribed);
d) During the time being a researcher, postdoctoral researchers shall be provided workspace and utilize the TDTU’s equipment for research activities.
4. Duties of postdoctoral researchers to be granted fellowship
Postdoctoral researchers awarded fellowships must ensure the performance of the following duties:
a) Registering the primary duties involves registering specific scientific outcomes and having a detailed plan to implement the scientific research objectives;
b) Scientific products are considered valid based on articles indexed in WoS/Scopus according to TDTU’s regulations. Postdoctoral researchers in the natural science and engineering science major must register at least 01 WoS article with a ranking of 08, with the first author and/or the corresponding author; Postdoctoral researchers in the field of social and economic major must register at least 01 WoS article with a ranking of 10 with the first author and/or the corresponding author. Postdoctoral researchers are permitted to register a maximum of 02 WoS/Scopus articles with the first author and/or the corresponding author;
c) Registration of secondary duties by performing one of the following duties. (Stated clearly in the research program with evidence);
- Teaching (theory + practice): teaching at least 03 credits/year for undergraduate level or at least 02 credits/year for postgraduate level;
- Teaching duties are prioritized if the Faculty/Institute can not arrange teaching classes, choose 1 of the 2 following duties:
+ Thematic report on scientific research at the management unit: at least 04 topics/year;
+ Reports at international seminars or conferences: at least 02 articles/year (postdoctoral researcher has a report as the first author, in the right major at international seminars or conferences).
- The regulations apply to the academic year 2024 - 2025
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2. Eligibility and criteria
Candidates for the Postdoc fellowship must meet all of the following conditions:
a) Hold a doctoral degree in a field/discipline/major relevant to the research and training areas of the TDTU;
b) Be under the age of 45;
c) Being the first author and/or the corresponding author of at least 04 WoS articles for the natural and engineering science major; 02 WoS article or 04 Scopus articles for the field of social sciences major according to TDTU’s regulations on scientific publication;
d) Have a research plan and work plan that aligns with the research direction/ training orientation of the managing unit;
e) Approved by TDTU’s instructor;
f) Submitted all documents listed in Term 6 as below.
3. Postdoctoral fellowship
a) Postdoctoral fellowship will only be disbursed after the scientific publications have been approved and the postdoctoral researcher has fulfilled all other duties as agreed upon in the contract;
b) During the working period as a postdoctoral researcher, candidates will be considered for accommodation support according to TDTU’s regulations (for postdoctoral researchers who are foreigners; or Vietnamese having the demand to live within the campus under the management of TDTU);
c) Living expenses support as prescribed at VND 6,000,000/month (during the time of performing postdoctoral researchers’ duty as prescribed);
d) During the time being a researcher, postdoctoral researchers shall be provided workspace and utilize the TDTU’s equipment for research activities.
4. Duties of postdoctoral researchers to be granted fellowship
Postdoctoral researchers awarded fellowship must ensure the performance of the following duties:
a) Registering the primary duties involves registering specific scientific outcomes and having a detailed plan to implement the scientific research objectives;
b) Scientific products are considered valid based on articles indexed in WoS/Scopus according to TDTU’s regulations. Postdoctoral researchers in the natural science and engineering science major must register at least 01 WoS article with a ranking of 08, with the first author and/or the corresponding author; Postdoctoral researchers in the field of social sciences major must register at least 01 WoS article with a ranking of 10 with the first author and/or the corresponding author. TDTU is the sole address and only uses TDTU's email. Postdoctoral researchers are permitted to register a maximum of 02 WoS/Scopus articles with the first author and/or the corresponding author;
c) Registration of secondary duties by performing one of the following duties. (Stated clearly in the research program with evidence);
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Secondary duties
Standard
1
Teaching (theory and/or practice)
1 course/year
2
Supervising doctoral dissertations
1 doctoral student (for 3 years)
3
Supervising master's theses
1 master's student/year
4
Supervising graduation theses/ Capstone projects/Research topics for undergraduate students
2 students/year
5
Supervising students' research topics
1 topic/year
6
Participating in review boards/research project evaluation committees at the University level
4 projects/year
7
Participating in master's thesis defense committees at the University
2 theses/year
8
Participating in doctoral dissertation defense committees at the University level
1 committee/year
9
Presenting at Journal Club with the Faculty
2 specialized presentations/year
10
Presenting specialized research topics
4 topics/year
11
Introducing experts to work with the TDTU (seminars, research collaboration, etc.)
2 experts/year
12
Introducing successful researchers/lecturers to work for the TDTU
1 personnel/year
13
Presenting scientific papers at specialized scientific conferences (full papers/oral/posters)
2 presentations/year
14
Being the first author of papers published in journals not listed in the WoS/Scopus databases and not belonging to journals not sponsored by the University
2 papers/year
15
Participating in international conferences as Session Chairs
1 international conference/year
16
Participating in the TDTU's journal publishing/formatting process
1 issue/year
5. Instructor Standards
Instructors must meet the following standards:
a) A primary lecturer or primary researcher of TDTU
b) The first author and/or the corresponding author at least:
- Natural science and engineering science major: 04 WoS articles according to TDTU’s regulations;
- Social and economic major: 02 WoS articles or 04 Scopus articles according to TDTU’s regulations.
c) Taking responsibility and ensuring the output of postdoctoral researcher you guide.
6. Dossier of application for postdoctoral fellowship
a) TDTU’s Application form for postdoctoral fellowship (Use TDTU's template)
b) Scientific Background (full and clear list of scientific products) (Use TDTU CV's template);
c) Doctoral degree (in case the doctoral degree is issued by a foreign training institution, it must be recognized by the Quality Management Department for Vietnamese and consular legalization for foreigners);
d) Working plan agreed by the Postdoc's instructor (Use TDTU's template) and research proposal (Use TDTU's template). The working plan followed by the sample of TDTU, which specifies the number and rank of scientific products and part-time tasks.
e) Letter of approval from the Postdoc's instructor with a guarantee of at least 30% of the candidate's registration quota (Use TDTU's template);
f) Letters of recommendation from 2 experts; in which 01 expert is the doctoral thesis instructor;
g) Candidates are foreigners (documents to be provided include doctoral degrees, proof of working experience of 03 years or more, health certificates, criminal records, passports all consularly legalized, translated and notarized copies).
* In case of applying for the 2nd postdoctoral fellowship onwards, the postdoctoral researchers must submit the documents in Clauses a, b, d, e of Term 6 and accompany the results of acceptance of the fellowship duties of the most recent year approved by the President.
* In case the postdoctoral researcher receives a fellowship fully funded by the instructor, the postdoctoral researchers must submit documents a, b, c and the Letter of Approval of the instructor.
* In case foreign candidates are required to apply for the position of Assistant Organic Research Officer and carry out the same process as the recruitment process, they must meet all documents according to Decree 152/2020 / ND-CP stipulating foreign workers working in Vietnam (in Clause g) to meet the application for work permits and work visas at Vietnam. The school only pays fellowships to candidate after the candidate signs a labor contract with the University.
7. Responsibility and Duties of postdoctoral researcher
7.1 Duties of postdoctoral researcher
a) Complying with the regulations of the TDTU and the TDTU-PdS fellowship agreement signed with the TDTU;
b) Scientific research products must comply with regulations. Articles must be accepted for publication or published by the journal and have not been used for any other acceptance purpose at TDTU; as well as having a deadline during the implementation of TDTU-PdS fellowship duties. The extension of the product submission time (if any) is decided by the President;
c) Postdoctoral reseachers must comply with the address and email in the publications according to the following regulations:
+ For individuals of the Institute/Center/Department:
Laboratory of ....../....... Research Group (if researcher takes part in the Research Department/Group), Institute ................., Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Faculty of ......, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Email: …. @tdtu.edu.vn
Adding a publication address and/or another email address must be approved by the President.
+ For the individuals of the Faculty:
...... Research Group (if researcher takes part in the Research Faculty Group), Faculty of ......., Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Email: …. @tdtu.edu.vn
Adding a publication address and/or another email address must be approved by the President.
(Do not accept any addresses and emails of other domestic and foreign agencies).
* In case the postdoctoral student receives a fellowship from the instructor, it is still necessary to ensure at least write TDTU's address and email information in the above publication.
- d) Postdoctoral researchers must submit research progress reports every 03 months, reports must be presented according to TDTU's form, detailed and quantitative reports on research progress and results as registered in the research plan. The report must contain comments from the instructor and the unit receiving the postdoctoral researchers;
- e) During the period of receiving TDTU-PdF under the Fellowship Agreement, the postdoctoral researchers works full-time (or part-time if approved by the Rector) under the management of the instructor, the Graduate Department and the receiving unit of the postdoctoral researchers.
Responsibilities of postdoctoral researchers when not fulfilling research targets
- In case the postdoctoral researchers do not fulfill the registered research criteria (attached or specified in the fellowship agreement), the postdoctoral researchers must have the responsibility for reimbursement to the University 50% of the value of the unfinished research quota. In case the postdoctoral researchers complete the research quota in accordance with the registered scientific product but have not fulfilled the secondary obligation, the postdoctoral researchers must have the responsibility for reimbursement to the University 20% of the value of the unfinished research target. In case the postdoctoral researchers exceed the research quota according to the registered scientific product (superior in ranking), it will be traced the corresponding difference in journal ranking according to the University's regulations;
- Postdoctoral researchers who do not complete may apply for an extension no more than 2 times; each time for no more than 6 months; the management unit receives the renewal application of the postdoctoral researchers and conducts the procedure of applying for an extension for the postdoctoral researchers; the extension is decided by the President.
8. Contact information and application
- Address: Room B002, Ton Duc Thang University, No. 19 Nguyen Huu Tho, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, HCMC.
- Phone: (028) 3775-5059
- Website: http://grad.tdtu.edu.vn Email: sdh@tdtu.edu.vn
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