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TECHNICAL ADVISOR

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Potenso is seeking Technical Advisors with academic and practical experience toguide students' and graduates' technical projects. This is an opportunity to contribute to the training of the next generation of young engineers, while expanding your network, discovering talent, and developing research. 

Key features of the position: 

  • Combination of theory and practice 
  • Work with outstanding students and former international students 
  • Flexibility in level of involvement (from advisor to supervisor) 
  • Early talent recruitment opportunities
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Key Benefits

Access to Elite Talent & Strategic Recruitment

  • Engagement with High-Achievers: Collaborate directly with exceptional high school/university students and talented overseas Vietnamese scholars returning from the U.S.
  • Hands-on Talent Evaluation: Gain a unique 4-month window to observe and assess students' practical capabilities through real-world projects.
  • Early-Stage Hiring: Secure a "first-look" advantage to recruit top performers as full-time employees, researchers, or collaborators.
  • Operational Efficiency: Significantly reduce recruitment timelines and overhead costs by leveraging this pre-vetted talent pool.

Expansion of Professional Networks

  • Peer Collaboration: Connect with a distinguished circle of advisors and mentors within your specific field of expertise.
  • Global Networking: Engage with a high-caliber community of alumni from prestigious institutions in the U.S., Europe, and across Asia.
  • Academic Synergy: Work alongside esteemed faculty members and dedicated researchers from leading universities.
  • International Partnerships: Unlock exclusive opportunities for global research collaboration and cross-border projects.

Research Development & Academic Advancement

  • Team Scaling: Expand your research footprint by building dedicated teams with high-potential students.
  • Co-Authorship Opportunities: Serve as a co-author on scientific papers and publications resulting from project breakthroughs.
  • Enhanced Productivity: Boost your overall research output and the quantity of your professional publications.
  • Reputation Building: Solidify your personal brand and professional prestige within the global education and technology community.

Flexible & Empowering Work Environment

  • Schedule Flexibility: Complete control over your time commitment to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
  • Location Independence: Options for 100% remote (online) engagement or a customized hybrid (offline) model.
  • Instructional Autonomy: Total freedom to apply your own mentorship methodologies and pedagogical approaches.
  • Comprehensive Support: Full access to necessary equipment, technical tools, and administrative support from Potenso.

Requirements

Background

Master’s or PhD in Engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Robotics, Electronics & Telecommunications, IT, Biomedical Engineering, or other related fields. 

Experience

  • Mentorship: A minimum of 2 years of experience in guiding students (including capstone projects, theses, or PhD candidates).
  • Research: Proven track record of leading or participating in 2–3 research projects.
  • Practical Application: Hands-on experience in real-world product development (prototypes, market-ready products, or deployed systems).

Competencies

  • Bridging Theory and Practice:

  • - Possesses a profound scientific foundation coupled with the ability for practical implementation.

  • - Expertise in technical troubleshooting and complex problem-solving.

  • Proven Output: A portfolio of scientific publications or tangible, real-world products.

Skills & Mindset

  • Excellent communication skills, characterized by patience and a genuine enthusiasm for mentorship.
  • A deep-seated passion for education and the development of future talent.
  • A strong willingness to share professional experiences and insights.
  • An open-minded approach to new ideas and innovative methodologies.


Project areas

We are currently focusing on projects within the following sectors:

  • Robotics & Automation: Autonomous robots, drones, ROVs, AI-driven arms.

  • AI & Computer Vision: Machine learning, object detection.

  • Embedded Systems & IoT: Sensor networks and smart systems.

  • Biomedical Engineering: Medical devices, BCI, wearables.

  • Sustainable Technology: New materials, renewable energy, environmental monitoring.

  • Manufacturing & Industry 4.0: Automation and quality control.

  • Applied Maths

  • Materials

 

Levels of Engagement 

Level 1: Consultant / Advisor

  1. Commitment: 2–4 hours per month
  2. Key Responsibilities: 
  3. - Periodic project meetings with students (online/offline)
  4. - Idea contributions and provide technical guidance
  5. - Troubleshoot and resolve technical roadblocks when students encounter difficulties. 
  6. - Advise on research methodologies and professional development processes.
  7. Ideal For: Busy professionals and experts who wish to maintain their academic connections and stay engaged with the research community. 


Level 2: Supervisor

  1. Commitment: 6–10 hours per month
  2. Key Responsibilities: 
  3. - Propose specific research topics or product development projects.
  4. - Directly select and recruit students to participate in your own projects.
  5. - Establish detailed project roadmaps, including objectives, timelines, and key deliverables.
  6. - Provide in-depth technical mentorship and specialized instruction in research methods.
  7. - Support the drafting of scientific papers and serve as a co-author on resulting publications.
  8. Ideal For: PhD or Master’s degree holders who have active research projects in need of talented manpower and are looking to expand their research teams. 


Level 3: Mentor

  1. Commitment: 4–6 hours per semester
  2. Key Responsibilities: 
  3. Lead workshops to share practical, real-world experience in technical fields.
  4. Share impactful stories regarding project successes and failures.
  5. Provide career path consultancy and professional guidance.
  6. Demonstrate and demo current products or technologies you are developing.
  7. Perform final-term project evaluations and assessments.
  8. Ideal For: Busy professionals and experts who wish to maintain their academic connections and stay engaged with the research community. 

 

Level 4: Hybrid

This level allows you to combine multiple roles based on your specific needs and availability. Examples include:

  • Serving as a Supervisor for one primary project while acting as an Advisor for 2–3 other projects.
  • Hosting Mentor workshops while providing Advisor support for a specific project.
RequirementsProject areasLevels of Engagement Level 1: Consultant / AdvisorLevel 2: SupervisorLevel 3: MentorLevel 4: Hybrid

Frequently asked questions

Here are some common questions

Absolutely! The Advisor/Mentor roles require only 2–6 hours per month, making them highly compatible with a full-time professional schedule. 

Yes, provided you have strong practical experience and a background in supervising or guiding students.

Potenso will assist you in brainstorming and developing a topic tailored to your specific field of expertise.

Yes, it is. While certain events encourage in-person attendance, it is entirely optional and not a requirement.

You are entirely free to contact and recruit students directly. Potenso does not charge any recruitment or placement fees for this service.

Yes! Many of our current advisors are based in the U.S. and Europe, providing high-quality mentorship and guidance online.

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