Available RA Vacancies

Requirement:

We would like to invite applications for positions of Research Assistant for a research project on an exploratory study on the impact of artificial intelligence and online technology on online safety and behavior.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL-TIME

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in related disciplines (Computer science, Engineering)
• Must apply and enroll in the Master of Computer Science programme in the research area of the project in full time basis within 3 months of appointment
• Strong research interest.
• Good tracks records in academics with a CGPA of at least 3.3/4.
• Knowledge in programming and SPSS is an added advantage.
• Must be proficient in English (written and spoken).
• Hard working, self-motivated, independent, requires minimal supervision, resourceful, diligent, and willing to learn.

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

 

Contact:

'Besides online application, interested candidates may email their CV, relevant academic transcripts, and evidence of past publications (if any) or more enquiries to: Dr. Chiam Yin Kia (email: yinkia@um.edu.my).'

Requirement:

Seeking a Graduate Research Assistant for a one (1) year project titled 'Blending Philanthropic and Private Capital in Malaysian Climate Finance: A Legal Analysis' 

The candidate should be pursuing a Masters degree and have an interest in climate finance law and regulation, as well as a broader interest in corporate law and finance. 

The candidate is also required to be responsible, diligent and open to learning. Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English and Malay is also necessary.

There is a monthly honourarium payable of RM1200.00 for 4 months for this project. 

For further details, please contact petrina@um.edu.my 

Contact:

Dr. Petrina Tan Tjin Yi, petrina@um.edu.my

Requirement:

Applicants need to fulfil the following requirements:

1. Malaysian citizen
2. Obtained Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science with CGPA ≥ 3.50/4.00 (or equivalent).
3. Relevant Bioinformatics skills and experience *Good programming skills would be prioritized
4. High motivation, Committed, Able to work independently, Proactive, Good communication and writing skills
5. Must register as a MSc candidate in the Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya. *Expected start date: Semester 1, 2026/2027

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

STIPEND: RM2,400 per month will be provided (for up to 18 months or until the project concludes, whichever comes first)

Contact:

'Dr Arpah binti Abu (arpah@um.edu.my).'

Requirement:

Requirements:

Character:	We are looking for a highly motivated, inquisitive, enthusiastic, and result-driven MSc/PhD candidate (Malaysian)
Degree:	BSc/MSc Degree in science and engineering
Language:	Excellent proficiency in English and Malay language (written and spoken)
Skills:	Able to work independently with minimal supervision; Right sense of urgency, hardworking, pro-active, and willing to learn new skills/things
Remuneration :	We offer a competitive salary and a friendly working environment. Requirements: Character       : We are looking for a highly motivated, inquisitive, enthusiastic, and result-driven candidates. Degree               : BSc Degree (CPGA >3.5), First Class BSc Degree.  Language         : Excellent proficiency in English (both oral and written) is prerequisite Remuneration : Research Assistant up to RM 1,500-RM2,300 per month based on qualification and experience.

 For more information, please contact: cwlai@um.edu.my

 

 

Contact:

'cwlai@um.edu.my'

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Requirement:

1) Malaysian citizen

2) Must enrol in a Master’s programme at Universiti Malaya

3) Bachelor degree in Statistics/Mathematics or Bachelor degree in Biomedical engineering with strong statistics/mathematics background and CGPA>3.0

4) Basic programming skill in R software/Phyton

5)  Proficient in English and good writing skill

Contact:

Dr. Adina Najwa Kamarudin adinanajwa@um.edu.my +6011 - 56247119

Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Medical Science, Biotechnology, Statistics, Engineering, or related disciplines

• Good academic record (CGPA ≥ _3.0 or equivalent)

• Candidates with an interest in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and precision dosing are preferred.

• Willingness to learn population modelling and data analysis tools (e.g., Monolix, R, SPSS)

• Knowledge or experience in therapeutic drug monitoring and narrow therapeutic index drugs will be an added advantage

• Highly motivated, independent, and able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research team
• Good communication skills and proficiency in written and spoken English

• Willing to enrol as a full-time Master’s student at Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya (monthly stipend ~ RM 1800)

Project Duration: 2 years

Benefits:

• Monthly allowance provided.
• Tuition fees waived.

Contact:

'*Please submit your CV and academic transcript to the contact information provided. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. For more information, please contact: 'Dr Puteri Juanita Zamri, pjuanita@um.edu.my''

Requirement:

Call for Applications: Graduate Research Assistant 

 

We invite applications for a full-time Gradaute Research Assistant (GRA) position under the research project entitled:

“Improving the Uptake of Screening for Non-communicable Diseases in Low-income communities in Malaysia”

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Malaysian Citizen
• Have an educational background in Public Health, Medical Sciences or other health-related disciplines.
• Demonstrate good proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Possess a basic understanding of qualitative research and co-design study
• Independent, self-motivated, reliable, and committed.
• Demonstrate the ability to produce high-quality manuscripts for publication. 
• Knowledge of NVivo software is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Conducting systematic review
• Supporting qualitative research (interviews, coding, analysis, stakeholder engagement).
• Co-creating and testing an mHealth intervention in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Contributing to publications as agreed upon by the research team.

 

Appointment Details

• Employment duration: 10 months. 

 

Contact:

'Application materials: Interested candidates should submit a CV, academic transcript, and a one-page statement describing themselves and their interest in the project to mila.htay@um.edu.my Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Project Lead / Principal Investigator: Dr Mila Nu Nu Htay, Universiti Malaya Email: mila.htay@um.edu.my'

Requirement:

Employment status: Full time

Duration of employment: May to August 2026 (4 months only)

Requirements: 

Malaysian Citizen

Bachelor’s  degree in  Medical /  Social Sciences

Good proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Must be diligent, motivated, self-disciplined and a keen learner with good interpersonal skills.

Must be able to start immediately.

Scope of tasks:

Project Coordination & Communication

• Schedule, organise, and document meetings with project team members, collaborators, and contributors.
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, including invitations, venue booking (physical or virtual), and materials preparation.
• Maintain regular communication with contributors and stakeholders, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.

 Book Development Support

• Assist in editing and formatting casebook entries (cases, commentaries, discussion questions).
• Maintain an organised database of contributors, case drafts, and reviewer feedback.
• Collaborate with academic and editorial team in preparing the casebook manuscript for internal or external review.

Contact:

'Please send CV and academic transcript to julia@ummc.edu.my; juliape@um.edu.my Note: Only shortlisted candidate will be interviewed.'

Requirement:

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.

Contact:

'Please email wonfen@um.edu.my or 03-7967 6672'

Requirement:

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Contact Information : Dr Adil Johan adiljo@um.edu.my

Requirement:

Dear all,

We are inviting applications for the position of Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) for a research project titled:

“Assessing the Economic and Consumption Impacts of Population Aging and Retirement Age Policies”

 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
DURATION: 1 years

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Open to Malaysian applicants only
• Fluent in both English and Malay (written and spoken)
• Must possess a Bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0
• Currently enrolled as a full-time Master’s or PhD student at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya
• Strong academic writing and communication skills in English and Malay
• Able to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to research excellence
• Prior experience in research or working with data is an added advantage
• Familiarity with statistical tools such as STATA or EViews is preferred

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in conducting literature reviews and compiling research materials
• Support in data collection, cleaning, and basic analysis
• Handle research-related documentation and administrative tasks
• Assist in drafting and editing academic journal articles, book chapters, and books in both English and Malay

 

Contact:

Contact Information : 'Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and academic transcripts to nurulaishah@um.edu.my'

Requirement:

Dear all,

We would like to invite applications for the position of Graduate Research Assistant to pursue M.Sc or PhD under the project 'Epidemiological Surveillance of Zoonotic Brugia Filariasis In Klang Valley, Malaysia'.

Requirements:

    · BSc degree or a Master degree in a relevant discipline (Parasitology, Entomology, Tropical/Infectious Diseases, Microbiology), with CGPA above 3.5/4.0.

· Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Willing to perform administrative tasks and learn new research skills.

· Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia (will be added advantage).

· Experience in Mosquitoes field sampling and molecular techniques is an advantage.

Employment: Full-time

Duration: 1 year

Allowance: Provided for 4 months

Contact:

'For more information, please contact: junaid.quazim@um.edu.my. Note: Only shortlisted candidate will be interviewed.'

Requirement:

Greetings.

 

Center for Innovation in Medical Engineering, Universiti Malaya is looking for highly motivated researcher.

Project title: A NEW APPROACH OF DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR MONITORING RISK IN DENGUE PATIENT USING BIVA TECHNIQUE

Requirement :

• Have background in Biomedical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science
• Obtained CGPA 3.00 and above.
• Have to enroll for Master/PhD program.
• Strong interest and willing to explore bio-instrumentation, artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Able to conduct data collection and field work.
• Hard working, self-motivated, independent, requires minimal supervision, resourceful, diligent, and willing to learn.

Monthly stipend is provided.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Submit your CV and cover letter to cime@um.edu.my
 

 

Contact:

cime@um.edu.my

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Requirement:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, or Medical Science.
• Preference for candidates with research methodology exposure at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Basic understanding of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
• Familiarity with questionnaire-based surveys and data collection procedures.
• Ability to follow research protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Basic competency in data analysis using IBM SPSS Statistics and SmartPLS.
• Experience in academic writing and publication (e.g., manuscripts, conference papers) is an added advantage.

Contact:

'Dr Marina Jokim Robert Title: Senior Lecturer Position: Senior Lecturer Telephone: +6016 4211844 Email: marinarobert@um.edu.my Department: Nursing Science Department Academy/Faculty/Institute/Centre: Faculty of Medicine'

Requirement:

REQUIREMENT

1. Candidate Category

• Open to both local and international candidates.

2. Academic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or other related disciplines with a minimum CGPA of 3.73.
• A Master’s degree (research-based) in Pharmacy, Drug Delivery, Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or closely related fields.

3. Research & Publication Requirement

• Candidates with published research papers in reputable journals will be given preference.
• Prior research experience in relevant areas is highly desirable.

4. Financial Support

• An allowance will be provided (will be converted to Graduate Research Assistant – GRA) and UM Scholarship Scheme (UMSS).

5. Fee Policy

• Students are required to pay the first-semester fees, which will be refunded upon successful award of the UMSS.

6.  Application Process

• Interested candidates should send their CV.
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview session.

7.  Availability

• Immediate hiring.

Contact:

'syedmahmood@um.edu.my'

Requirement:

Dear all,

The Department of Arabic and Middle Eastern Languages at Universiti Malaya invites applications for a full-time Graduate Research Assistant under the Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan – Early Career Research Grant (BKP-ECRG) Khas 2025–2026.

Project: “Expanding Horizons: Tracking Intercultural Barriers in Building Inclusive Communities across Malaysia's Research Universities.”

Job Scope:
The RA will assist with qualitative and quantitative research activities, including literature review, survey administration, interviews and focus groups, data collection and analysis, research instrument development, stakeholder coordination, and ethical approval processes. The RA will also contribute to reports, policy briefs, academic publications, dissemination, and grant reporting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in social sciences or related fields.
• Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with research and AI-assisted tools.
• Proficiency with academic publishing platforms (Scopus, WoS) and systematic literature reviews.
• Experience in data collection, management, and analysis (SPSS, R, NVivo, ATLAS.ti, Excel).
• Strong soft skills (communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability).
• Organizational skills, professionalism, and ethical research practice.
• Fluent English; Malay or other languages are a plus.
• Patient, resilient, and able to work independently or collaboratively.

Duration: Up to 18 months
Salary: As per Universiti Malaya research grant scheme

How to Apply:
Submit your CV and academic transcript online via the RA Recruitment System: http://ra-recruitment.um.edu.my. Only applications through this system for this project will be considered.

 

 

Contact:

Contact Information : 'Dr. Shehda R.S. Abuissac Senior Lecturer, Department of Arabic and Middle Eastern Languages HP: +6011 6763 9405 Email: shehda@um.edu.my'

Requirement:

Dear all,

We would like to invite applications for positions of Research Assistant for project on "HPV in Pregnancy & Outcomes of Colposcopy"

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL TIME 

REQUIREMENT:

1. Possess a bachelor’s degree in Science or related discipline  
2. Good communication and writing skills in Bahasa Melayu and English - ability to speak additional languages (Mandarin, Cantonese and Tamil) are an added advantage.
3. Good computer literacy (Microsoft and other statistical software for statistical analysis).
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Proficiency in data management and record-keeping.

You will work alongside experienced researchers and healthcare professionals, gaining invaluable insights and enhancing your research skills. Additionally, there will be opportunities for manuscript and grant writing.

A monthly stipend of RM 2000-2500/month (including EPF and Socso). 

To be considered for this position, please submit your detailed resume, a cover letter highlighting your qualifications and interest in the role, and any relevant references to khoosupei@ummc.edu.my.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information, please contact Dr. Khoo Su Pei (khoosupei@ummc.edu.my) or Dr. Lavanya Sivaram (s.lavanya@ummc.edu.my).

Thank you.

 

Contact:

'Please email your resume and cover letter to s.lavanya@ummc.edu.my or khoosupei@ummc.edu.my.'

Requirement:

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Syarat: 

1. Sedang melanjutkan pengajian dalam bidang Usuluddin di Universiti Malaya. 

2. Sepenuh masa. 

Contact:

'0193707151'

Requirement:

The applicant MUST meet the following criteria:

• Full time PhD/MSc Graduate Research Assistant (GRA). Applicant must be a registered PhD/MSc student.
• Bachelor degree CGPA >3.0 or higher. 
• This is a full time job. We are expecting a 100% commitment to the project. 
• The candidate should be able to work in a 24 hour shift, interface with external parties from industries, and should maintain a biweekly report to all stakeholders (funders/industries).
• Malaysian citizen only. Non-Malaysian citizen should not apply.
• The applicant must have personal quality: Person with passion in gallium nitride research / experimental work / device simulation & analysis. Hardworking, self-motivated and able to work in a multi-racial / multi-national group.
• Good/excellent English language proficiency. Japanese language is an advantage as some equipment user interface / manuals are in Japanese.

This GRAship scheme prefers existing PhD/MSc candidates for their experience in gallium nitride epitaxy and device fabrications / transistor simulation / power device circuit design/research. 

A non-experienced applicants (not previously supervised by Dr Shuhaimi) should submit a complete CV to shuhaimi@um.edu.my for academic review and interview.

Contact:

Contact Information : Associate Professor Dr. Ahmad Shuhaimi Bin Abu Bakar Email: shuhaimi@um.edu.my Tel: +6019-9711454

Requirement:

Fully Funded PhD Position on Migrant Workers’ Health

Dear all,

The Consortium for Migrant Worker Health, Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Practice (CEBP), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya invites applications from highly motivated and diligent candidates for a fully funded PhD position under the research project titled “Migrant Health Equity: Transforming Health Interventions for Migrant Workers”.

The project focuses on advancing migrant-inclusive health measurement, generating evidence on the health impacts of labour conditions, and developing scalable interventions to improve health equity among migrant workers.

Location: Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur

Employment Status: Full-time (3 years)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, or a related health field (CGPA ≥ 3.5)
• Malaysian citizen
• Fluent in English and Malay (written and spoken)
• Eligible and willing to enrol as a full-time PhD student at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya
• Strong academic writing and communication skills in English
• Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research
• Prior experience working with migrant communities is an advantage

Benefits

• Fully funded (monthly stipend and support for tuition fees)
• Structured mentorship and training opportunities as an Early Career Researcher
• Support for participation in national and international conferences

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should email their CV and cover letter to Associate Professor Dr. Tharani Loganathan (email: novo@um.edu.my) 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

All applications MUST be made online through RA Recruitment System website a https://ra-recruitment.um.edu.my. Please be informed that only the applications received for this project through RA Recruitment System will be selected.

Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

 

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Requirement:

• 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.

Contact:

Contact Information : Contact Information : 'Dr. Zulhelmi Bin Amir zulhelmi.amir@um.edu.my'

Requirement:

Salam and greetings all,

 

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual who is interested to register as a full time Master or PhD students at University of Malaya (UM).

 

Criteria for the applicants:

- Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical), Chemistry or other related fields

- Graduated with 1st class BEng(Hons) for Fast Track PhD applications

- Master’s Degree in relevant fields (if any)

- CGPA: 3.0 and above.

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

- Good communication skill and proficient in English.

 

Benefit: Selected student will receive tution fee waiver under the Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) program.

 

When to start: As soon as possible

 

Duration : 2 years

 

If interested, please send your CV to Dr. Muhamad Fazly Abdul Patah (fazly.abdulpatah@um.edu.my) or WhatsApp: +60123558535 for any inquiries.

 

Thank you.

Contact:

fazly.abdulpatah@um.edu.my +60123558535

Requirement:

Salam and greetings all,

 

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual who is interested to register as a full time Master or PhD students at University of Malaya (UM).

 

Title: Chemical Conversion of Plastic Waste into Sustainable Liquid Fuels, Lubricant and other Valuable Products

 

Criteria for the applicants:

- Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical), Chemistry or other related fields

- Graduated with 1st class BEng(Hons) for Fast Track PhD applications

- Master’s Degree in relevant fields (if any)

- CGPA: 3.0 and above.

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

- Good communication skill and proficient in English.

 

Benefit: Selected student will receive tution fee waiver under the Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) program.

 

If interested, please send your CV to Dr. Muhamad Fazly Abdul Patah (fazly.abdulpatah@um.edu.my) or WhatsApp: +60123558535 for any inquiries.

 

Thank you.

 

Contact:

'Dr. Muhamad Fazly Abdul Patah Email: fazly.abdulpatah@um.edu.my WhatsApp: +60123558535'