Requirement:
RESEARCH ASSISTANT RECRUITMENT
Project Title
Preventing Cognitive Decline Through Music and Movement: A Programme for Active and Healthy Ageing in Malaysian Elderly – A Feasibility Study
We are seeking a motivated and responsible Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) to join an interdisciplinary research project examining the feasibility and potential benefits of a culturally adapted music-and-movement programme for older adults in Malaysia.
POSITION DETAILS
Employment Status: Full-time
Position Title: Graduate Research Assistant
Duration: 10 months
Salary: As per Universiti Malaya research grant scheme
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Research Assistant will assist the research team with the following responsibilities:
• Conducting literature reviews related to cognitive ageing, music, movement and community-based interventions
• Assisting with the development and documentation of the music-and-movement programme
• Supporting participant recruitment, screening and communication
• Coordinating research activities with senior community centres and relevant stakeholders
• Assisting with the preparation and implementation of weekly intervention sessions
• Assisting trained research personnel with data collection and participant assessments
• Conducting or assisting with interviews and focus-group discussions
• Managing data entry, transcription, coding and research records
• Supporting quantitative and qualitative data analysis using relevant software
• Organising project accounts, expenditure records and grant-related documentation
• Coordinating research meetings, training sessions and dissemination activities
• Contributing to research reports, conference presentations and academic publications
• Performing other research-related duties assigned by the Principal Investigator
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess:
• A relevant academic background in music, music education, music therapy, psychology, education, gerontology, public health, social sciences or a related field
• A Master’s degree or current enrolment in, or eligibility to register for, a postgraduate programme at Universiti Malaya
• Basic knowledge of quantitative or qualitative research methods
• Experience in data collection, interviews, transcription, data management or analysis is an advantage
• Familiarity with SPSS, ATLAS.ti or other research software is an advantage
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with older adults
• Good organisational and record-management skills
• Proficiency in English and Malay; proficiency in Mandarin or other Malaysian languages is an advantage
• Patience, professionalism and sensitivity towards the needs and abilities of older participants
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel to selected community research sites and assist with intervention sessions
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be submitted through the University of Malaya Research Assistant Recruitment System.
Only applications submitted through the RA recruitment system will be considered.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 December 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone or email for an interview.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further enquiries, please contact:
Dr Wong Yiing Siing
Email: yswong@um.edu.my
Contact:
Dr Wong Yiing Siing
Email: yswong@um.edu.my