Available RA Vacancies

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looking for motivated researcher MS or PhD with strong background in mechanical materials testing and fiber composite fabrication.

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Assalamualaikum and Greetings all,

We are looking for committed, independent and enthusiastic individuals who are interested to register as a full time PhD/Master student at Universiti Malaya.

Research field: Applied Science/Materials Chemistry/Nanotechnology

Criteria for the applicants:

- Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or other related fields.

- Master’s Degree in relevant fields (for PhD applicants)

- CGPA: 3.0 and above.

- Good in attitude, highly motivated and able to work independently

- Good communication skill and proficient in English

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

Competative Allowance is provided

Dear all,

We invite applications for the position of Research Assistant for a project on Stateless, Documented, and Undocumented Children at Risk in Sabah: Law, Security, and Policy Perspectives.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL-TIME

REQUIREMENT:

• Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science/Law/International Relations/Public Policy/Human Rights/Development Economics or a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.5
• Proficiency in both Malay and English (written and spoken)
• Committed, hardworking, motivated, honest and passionate about research
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must enrol in the master's degree programme in any related field of social sciences, law, public policy, international relations or development studies at any faculty/institute/academy in Universiti Malaya

Monthly allowance of RM 2000/month

Tuition fee waiver available as per Universiti Malaya's regulations

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Please submit your CV, academic transcripts and cover letter to danial@um.edu.my

HOW TO APPLY:
All applications MUST be made online through the RA Recruitment System website at http://ra-recruitment.um.edu.my. Please be advised that only applications received for this project through the RA Recruitment System will be considered for selection.

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• Must possess at least a first degree in any field.
• Able to work with little supervision.
• Comfortable working in a team.
• Able to follow rules and instructions.
• Competent in basic word processing and spreadsheet.
• Comfortable working with senior citizens. 

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GROSS ALLOWANCE: RM2000/month excluding EPF

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL-TIME

REQUIREMENTS:

• For Bachelor Degree in Engineering holder and related only (CGPA 3.25 and above)
• Must be proficient in English (written and spoken).
• Hard working, self-motivated, independent, requires minimal supervision, resourceful, diligent, and willing to learn.
• Able to work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of experts in the field of engineering and science.
• Send your CV to shazril.idris@um.edu.my
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview session. 

Requirement:
 

1) Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or related fields with CGPA >3.5

2) Good in writing

3) Hard working, independent and self-motivated

4) Start immediately

Dear all,

Center for Innovation in Medical Engineering (CIME) would like to invite potential candidates for research entitled 'An Innovative Bio-inspired Sensors and Microfluidic Devices for Saliva-based Theranostics of Oral and Systemic Diseases.

Thank you

We are seeking highly motivated Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) to join our research team for the October 2025 or March 2026 intake. This project focuses on developing and integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches such as Digital Twins, Reinforcement Learning (RL), and Machine Learning (ML) into combustion and energy systems. The aim is to build intelligent models for monitoring, optimization, and anomaly detection, with direct applications in gas turbine power plants in Malaysia.

Requirements: 

1) Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with a CGPA above 3.5. Successful candidates must enroll as full-time PhD student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaya.

2) Prior knowledge/experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Digital Twin modeling
• Reinforcement Learning (RL)
• Anomaly Detection using Deep Learning, Computer vision
• Advanced Time-Series / Tabular Models using Temporal Fusion Transformer (TFT), TabNet, or similar architectures
• Python, PyTorch, or TensorFlow programming

3) Applicants with experience in writing scientific paper, and passionate and proactive in conducting research is preferred.

4) Good communication and writing skills in English.

Application:

Please email your application to Dr Meor Faisal Zulkifli at meor@um.edu.my with the following attachments: CV, GitHub (link), academic transcripts, and certificates.

• Email subject: Application – AI/Digital Twin GRA – [PhD/Master] – Your Name
• File names: YourName_CV.pdf, YourName_Transcript.pdf, YourName_Certificates.pdf

1. Able to work independently.

2. Good analytic and problem solving skill.

3. Proficient in English.

4. Have some basic knowledge in graph theory.

5. Knowledge in python is an added advantage.

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1.    Malaysian/International.

2.    Candidate must register for MScEng at the University of Malaya immediately upon appointment

3.    Master’s degree with at least CGPA >3.0 in electrical engineering or physics or chemistry or any related field.

4.    BSc degree with at least CGPA >3.0 in electrical engineering or physics or any related field (For MScEng).

5.    Good command in English and Bahasa Melayu (written and spoken).

6.    Interested to be work on speed sensor.

7.    Hardworking, responsible, pleasant personality, love sciences and new knowledge, results-driven, willing to learn new things, and able to work independently.

REQUIREMENT:

Dear all,

We are pleased to invite applications for the following positions in our research project on the "Establishing An Inclusive Campus Environment (ICE) Framework: A Comparative Study Of Malaysian And Indonesian Higher Education":

Positions Available:

• Graduate Research Assistant (Master’s)

Employment Status:
Full‑time

Requirements:
Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Malaysian citizen

• Bachelor’s degree (CGPA ≥ 3.00) in a Bachelor's Degree in Built Environment (e.g. Urban & Regional Planning, Architecture, Facilities Management, etc.), or other relevant disciplines.

• Ready to register as a Master’s candidate at the Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya.

• Good proficiency in both written and spoken English and Malay.

• Strong commitment and passion for research

• Pleasant personality, hardworking, independent, self‑motivated, resourceful, diligent, and willing to learn with minimal supervision

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates are invited to send the following documents to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hazreena Hussein (reenalambina@um.edu.my):

• A brief letter of motivation

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Academic transcript

• Any relevant publications

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

• Malaysian citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines of Social Sciences (Social Administration, Criminology, Sociology also Public Administration) with CGPA > 3.00
• Good proficiency in both written and spoken Malay and English.
• Pleasant personality, discipline, hardworking, independent, highly self-motivated.
• High interest in research and willing to learn new things.
• Able to registered as Master student at Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UM
• Employment status: Full-time

Dear all,

We have an opening for post-graduate student to work on a research entitled Elucidating the Mechanisms of Aggregation-Induced Emission in Schiff Base Metal Complexes for Enhanced OLED Applications “.

Requirements

• BSc in in Chemistry/Chemistry-Biology/Biological Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry
• CGPA above 3.70
• Good command of English
• Hard working and independent

Postgraduate Student Opportunities

Positions Available:

• 1 PhD candidate

Project Title:
Green Approach to Mitigate New Emerging Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in the Malaysia Water Environment

Project Duration:
36 months

Start Date:
1 Oct 2025 (new semester intake)

Opportunities:

• Short-term overseas study attachment in collaborator labs (China, UK, Australia)
• High-impact journal publication platform
• Supportive and motivated postgraduate team

Desired Candidate Profile:
We are seeking highly motivated, inquisitive, enthusiastic, and result-driven MSc/PhD candidates who are Malaysian citizens.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Chemistry, or Engineering (minimum CGPA >3.25, First-Class Degree preferred)
• Language Proficiency: Excellent in English and Malay (both written and spoken)
• Skills:
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Hardworking, proactive, and willing to learn new skills
  • A strong sense of urgency and responsibility

Remuneration:
Research Assistant position with a salary of up to RM 1,800–RM 2,500 per month, based on qualifications and experience.

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Friendly working environment

We are seeking applications for a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) who will also enroll as a PhD candidate for the project titled "Comprehensive Investigation of Ternary Fuel Blending: Characterizing Hydrogen-Ammonia-Methane Combustion at Elevated Pressures through Experimental and Numerical Approaches."

Project Abstract:

This research project addresses the challenge of sustainable power generation in Malaysia, aligning with the nation's goals of reducing carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 and achieving Net-Zero emissions by 2050. The focus is on understanding the combustion complexities of hydrogen, ammonia, and methane blends at high pressures, a crucial but understudied area for practical applications. The objectives are to characterize these fuel blends using both experimental and numerical approaches, with detailed analysis of ammonia-methane, hydrogen-methane, and ammonia-hydrogen-methane blends. Advanced optical and laser diagnostics, along with Large Eddy Simulation (LES) in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), will be utilized to gain a comprehensive understanding of combustion dynamics under high-pressure conditions.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline with a CGPA > 3.5.
• The successful applicant must enroll as a full-time Ph.D. student in Engineering at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaya.
• Prior knowledge or experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), combustion, laser diagnostics, and programming is advantageous.
• Experience in writing scientific journals and a passion for and proactivity in conducting research are preferred.
• Good communication and writing skills in English are required.

Funding Amount:

• This studentship is for 2.5 years and provides a stipend, plus a 100% waiver of university tuition fees.

Others:

• The candidate should be willing to start in September/October 2025.
• Applications should be submitted through the RA Recruitment System to be shortlisted for assessments. Additionally, applicants must send their CV, Bachelor’s/Master’s certificates, and Bachelor’s/Master’s transcripts to meor@um.edu.my.
• The assessment process will be conducted in two stages; First Stage: You will be given a proposal writing task on a relevant topic for this project. You will have a 2-week period to complete this task. Second Stage: If you are shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview, which can be conducted either online or in person.

1. Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmaceutcs/Chemical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering or any related fields.
2. Bachelor (with CGPA > 3.75 out of 4 for Fast track PhD) and Master Degree (with CGPA > 3.00 out of 4) or its equivalent.
3. Has strong interest in Research.
4. Hardworking and independent.
5. Has strong interest in enrolling as Master/PhD student at UM.

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• Open to all (local or international).
• Bachelor Degree in related discipline (Petroleum Engineering/Chemical Engineering background) or equivalent.
• Minimum CGPA of 3.00.
• Proactive and able to carry out research independently.
• Good proficiency in English (writing and speaking).
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hardworking and attention to detail.

• Open to all (local or international).
• Bachelor Degree in related discipline (Petroleum Engineering/Chemical Engineering background) or equivalent.
• Minimum CGPA of 3.00.
• Proactive and able to carry out research independently.
• Good proficiency in English (writing and speaking).
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hardworking and attention to detail.

We are looking for GRA for industry project funded by Ogawa Malaysia

Project focus on clincial trial and correlation studies between body massage and high blood pressure / low back pain.

Requirements:

CGPA more than 3.0

Malaysian

Must register Master/Phd during the tenure.

1. Possess BEng/BSc in engineering, applied science or related studies.

2. Good command of English language (written and spoken).

3. Highly motivated & proactive.

4. Good track record in academic.

5. Monthly salary is provided.

1. Applicants must be Malaysian citizens.

2. A Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry or a related field is required, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0.

3. Knowledge in the fields of polymers and material science is essential.

4. The candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and meet stringent deadlines.

5. The candidate must report directly to the principal investigator (PI) and efficiently execute all assigned tasks.

6. We are seeking a diligent, motivated, self-disciplined and keen learner with strong interpersonal skills.

7. Excellent scientific writing and verbal communication skills in English.

8. The successful candidate MUST register for a PhD program at Universiti Malaya.

9. A Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) allowance of RM2,500 per month will be provided for three years.

10. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

We are seeking a highly motivated Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) or Research Assistant (RA) to join our team in exploring memory B cell biology and vaccine development in viral infections.

Our recent study demonstrated that memory B cells can persist for more than 25 years following Nipah virus infection. Building on this, the project aims to characterise and sequence the IgG heavy and light chain genes of virus-specific B cells. The experimental work will involve enrichment of memory B cells, isolation of human virus-specific B cells using F and G antigens, amplification, cloning, transfection, and sequencing.

Jobscopes of the RA include design and conduct experiment, budget monitoring and procurement, lab duty and management, data collection and interpretation, paper writing and conference presentation, and respond to PI's request.

We are expecting a Biological science/Biomed graduate who is self-motivated, indenpedent, has critical thinking and problem solving skills, able to work under pressure and multitask, and willing to travel.

Dear all,

We are pleased to invite applications for the following positions in our research project on the development of an electrochemical biosensor for biomedical applications:

Positions Available:

• Postdoctoral Researcher

• Graduate Research Assistant (Master’s/PhD)

Employment Status:
Full‑time

Requirements:
Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Malaysian citizen

• Bachelor’s degree (CGPA ≥ 3.30) in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or other relevant disciplines

• Good proficiency in both written and spoken English

• Strong commitment and passion for research

• Pleasant personality, hardworking, independent, self‑motivated, resourceful, diligent, and willing to learn with minimal supervision

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates are invited to send the following documents to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Leo Bey Fen (beyfenleo@um.edu.my):

• A brief letter of motivation

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Academic transcript

• Any relevant publications

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.