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Dear All,

We would like to invite applications for the position of Research Assistant (RA) for a randomized controlled trial project

Employment Status: Full-time

Duration of Appointment: 12 months (subject to contract renewal)

Location: Department of Infection control, University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)

Job Scope

• Coordinate and conduct research on antimicrobial resistance and infection prevention
• Participate in randomized controlled trial (RCT) studies
• Perform data collection, REDCap data entry, data management, and statistical analysis
• Contribute to report writing, manuscript preparation, and publications

Requirements

• Malaysian citizens only
• Bachelor’s degree in Science / Health-related fields (CGPA ≥ 3.3)
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Melayu
• Basic skills in academic writing, literature review, and research methods
• Motivated, independent, and able to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Expected to pursue Master’s or PhD under this project
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
• Able to commit to flexible working hours when required

Salary

Remuneration based on UMSS grant

Contact:

Contact Information : 'Interested candidates are invited to email their CV to Prof. Dr. Sasheela (sheela@ummc.edu.my) and Arulvani (arulvani@um.edu.my)'

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• 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'

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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'

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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'

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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.'

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1. Candidate Category

• Open to both local and international candidates.

 

2. Academic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree

 

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 Research Assistant – RA)

 

 

5.  Application Process

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

 

6.  Availability

• Immediate hiring.

 

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011-10568087

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huzaifahashim@um.edu.my

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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

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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.

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

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Assalamualaikum and greetings all,

 

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual who is interested in registering as a full-time Master's or PhD student at the Universiti Malaya.

 

Title: Revolutionizing Global Waste Streams into Sustainable Energy Solutions for Enhanced Resource Security

 

Criteria for the applicants:

- Bachelor’s 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 a group and independently.

- Good communication skills and proficient in English.

 

Benefit: Selected student will receive a tuition 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 fazly.abdulpatah@um.edu.my Prof. Ir. Dr. Wan Mohd Ashri Wan Daud ashri@um.edu.my

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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

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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'