Available RA Vacancies

Requirement:

Candidates who meet the following requirements are cordially invited to apply for an available position at the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya. 

 

Qualifications:
 

1. Bachelor degree in relevant field (parasitology, molecular biology/biotechnology)
2. Demonstrate competency in managing a research project
3. Highly motivated, independent, hardworking and a team player 

 

Job scope:

 

1.     Coordinating and planning field work independently in Orang Asli communities

2.     Coordinating with local communities about participant recruitment and sample collection

3.     Collecting biomedical data and conducting interviews with study participants

4.     Managing project data and biospecimens

5.     Bioinformatic data analysis and writing results for publication

Contact:

'Prof. Dr. Yvonne Lim Ai Lian: limailian@um.edu.my'

Requirement:

 

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline (Chemistry/Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Technology/Biochemistry) or equivalent with CGPA 3.00 and above.
• Candidate MUST register for a Master Program in UM.
• Proactive and able to carry out research independently.
• Good communication skills both in spoken and written English.
• Hardworking, confident and able to work on own initiative with limited supervision. 
• Selected candidates will be interviewed and shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Contact:

'Dr Zarif Mohamed Sofian Faculty of Pharmacy ms_zarif@um.edu.my'

Requirement:

The Role:

 

The Research Assistant supports the principal investigator in conducting studies, collecting and analyzing data, and producing reports with the following key responsibilities;

 

- Assist in designing research methodologies, protocols, and study frameworks

- Collect, organize, and maintain qualitative and quantitative data regarding Tamil Education in Malaysia;

- Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings from academic journals, reports, and publications regarding Tamil Education in Malaysia;

- Analyze data using statistical tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Python, Excel)

- Prepare research reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication regarding Tamil Education in Malaysia;

- Ensure compliance with ethical standards and institutional review board (IRB) guidelines

- Manage research documentation, filing, and record-keeping; and

- Assist in fieldwork, and survey administration as needed

 

Qualifications

 

- Bachelor's degree in Humanities or Arts and Social Science;

- Prior research experience (academic or professional) is an advantage;

- Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools;

- Strong written and verbal communication skills;

- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks;

- Familiarity with research ethics and data privacy standards.

 

Preferred Skills

 

- Experience with academic databases (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science)

- Knowledge of qualitative research tools (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti)

- Ability to work independently and as part of a research team

 

Remunerations:

- Salary is RM1600.00 per month (Full-time/ part-time)

- 12 months contract. Extension is dependent on performance and commitment

Contact:

'Associate Professor Dr. Mohana Dass Ramasamy (PhD. Newcastle, UK) Department of Indian Studies Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia rmohana_dass@um.edu.my'

Requirement:

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to apply to join in our photovoice project "SNAP! ACTION! SEEING SUSTAINABILITY!:EXPLORING CHILDREN’S   PERSPECTIVES ON SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE  PRACTICES IN MALAYSIA". It is a project involving photography and storytelling; to understand the notion of sustainability within the hospital environment from the adolescents’ perspective.

Requirements:

1. Possess a bachelor’s degree in Science or Arts.
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. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in  a qualitative research
4. Proficiency in data management and record-keeping.
5. Interest and/ ability to work with children and teenagers would be preferred.

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 approx RM1700 (including EPF).

Project duration: At least 15 months 

Contact:

'To be considered for this position, please submit your detailed resume and any relevant references to laiyin@ummc.edu.my.' Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. HOW TO APPLY: All applications MUST be made online through RA Recruitment System website at http://ra-recruitment.um.edu.my. Please be informed that only the applications received for this project through RA Recruitment System will be selected.

Requirement:

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:FULL-TIME

Position: Research Assistant
Nationality: Malaysian citizen
Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Al-Quran and Hadith Studies (minimum requirement).
Language Proficiency: Excellent proficiency in Malay, Arabic, and English (spoken and written).
Personal Qualities: Diligent, motivated, self-disciplined, honest, and a keen learner with good interpersonal skills.
Availability: Must be ready to start as soon as possible. Attendance at the faculty is mandatory on all working days.
Experience: Basic knowledge in the sciences of hadith is required.
Duration: 4 months (renewable for up to 2 years).
Benefits: A monthly allowance of RM2,000.

Contact:

'NORAZAM KHAIR BIN MOHD ITHNIN 017-3955090 norazamithnin@um.edu.my'

Requirement:

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL TIME
 

• Nationality: Malaysian citizen
• Education:  A Master Degree in Al-Quran and Hadith Studies..
• Language Proficiency: Excellent proficiency in Malay and English (spoken and written).
• Personal Qualities: Diligent, motivated, self-disciplined, honest and a keen learner with good interpersonal skills. 
• Availability: Must be ready to start as soon as possible.
• Experience: Knowledge on sciences of hadith   
• Duration: 4 months (renew for 2 years)
• Benefits: A monthly allowance of RM3,000

Contact:

MOHAMAD KHALID BAHRUDIN mohamadkhalid@um.edu.my'

Requirement:

Dear all candidate:

We would like to invite applications for positions of Research Assistant (RA) for project on “Projek Terjemahan Dan Huraian Jami' Al-tirmidhi Jilid 3”.

 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL-TIME

REQUIREMENT:

• Nationality: Malaysian citizen
• Education: Minimum Degree in Al-Quran and Hadith Studies or related to this field.
• Language Proficiency: Excellent proficiency in Malay and English (spoken and written).
• Personal Qualities: Diligent, motivated, self-disciplined, honest and a keen learner with good interpersonal skills. Must love working in the lab and in the field (if needed!).  
• Availability: Must be ready to start as soon as possible.
• Experience: Knowledge on sciences of hadith   
• Duration: 4 months (renew for 2 years)

 

• Benefits:
  • A monthly allowance of RM3,000 if having Master Degree/ RM2,000 without Master degree.

Thank you.

Contact:

'PM Dr Khadher Ahmad (khadher82@um.edu.my)'

Requirement:

Nationality: Malaysian citizen

Education: A Master Degree in Al-Quran and Hadith Studies

Language Proficiency: Excellent proficiency in Malay and English (spoken and written).

Personal Qualities: Diligent, motivated, self-disciplined, honest and a keen learner with good interpersonal skills. Must love working in the lab and in the field (if needed)

Availability: Must be ready to start as soon as possible.

Experience: Knowledge on sciences of hadith   

Duration: 4 months (renew for 2 years)

Benefits:

 

A monthly allowance of RM3,000

Contact:

Contact Information : '0133699787 ishakhs@um.edu.my'

Requirement:

1.  Graduated with CGPA 3.00 or above with a strong background in Engineering/ Science/ Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences/ Petroleum Engineering Background.

2. Pleasant personality, independent; hardworking and self-motivated;Meticulous and accuracy in work is required; Ability to perform well under pressure.

3. Must have commitment and passion toward research.

4. Good communication skills both in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.

5  Great research skills and strong drafting and reporting

Contact:

'drsureshsagadevan@um.edu.my'

Requirement:

Dear all, 

 

We would like to invite applications for positions of Research Assistant for project on Comprehensive End-to-end Intelligent Platform For Brain Tumor Diagnosis, Treatment And Recurrence Monitoring Using Multimodal Datasets. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science 
• Bachelor Degree (with CGPA > 3.50). 
• Has strong interest in working with interdisciplinary team - medical, computer science, engineering  
• Hardworking, independent, target orientated.
• Malaysian only  
• Must register as Master/PhD

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL-TIME

Duration: 24 months.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. 

Contact:

Contact Information : 'Contact Information : Shier Nee Saw (sawsn@um.edu.my)'

Requirement:

- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a relevant field: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Science, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Science, Material Science, or equivalent, with CGPA ≥ 3.70

OR

- Master of Science or Master of Engineering by Research with bachelor’s degree CGPA ≥ 3.30 (advantageous)

- Deep interest in research

- Good command of written and spoken English

- Ability in design of experiment using relevant tools 

- Proactive, responsible, committed, and well-organized

- Able to start as soon as possible

Contact:

'nidzhom@um.edu.my'

Requirement:

Qualified candidates are welcomed to apply for the position of Research Assiatant cum PhD candidate for the project "Green Pyrolytic Catalytic Conversion Of Solid Waste Polymers Into Value-chemicals".

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL-TIME

 

PERIOD: 12 MONTHS (renewable)

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

Applicants need to fulfil the following requirements:

• Bachelor/Master Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Science

• Selected candidate must register for PhD studies at Universiti Malaya.

• Can start to work immediately

• Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision and tight deadlines.

• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

• Interested candidate must submit latest CV and academic transcript for consideration.

• Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL-TIME

 

PERIOD: 12 MONTHS

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

Applicants need to fulfil the following requirements:

• Bachelor/Master Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Science.

• Selected candidate MUST register for postgraduate studies at Universiti Malaya.

• Can start to work immediately

• Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision and tight deadlines.

• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

• Interested candidate must submit latest CV and academic transcript for consideration.

• Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

 

Key Benefits:

• A monthly allowance of RM 2,000 - 2,500 for 12 months, renewable.

 

For more information, please contact and email your resume/CV to jeff@um.edu.my

* Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview session.

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

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

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 31-03-2025

 

 

Contact:

'Prof. Dr. Wan Jefrey Basirun, Dept. Chemistry, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603.'

Requirement:

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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:

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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 a background in Biomedical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Microbiology / Molecular Biology (related discipline)
• 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 (For Engineering)
• 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

Closing date: 11 April 2026

 

Contact:

fatimah@um.edu.my (Engineering) cime@um.edu.my

Requirement:

Hi there!

We are seeking a motivated, reliable, and committed PhD / Master's by Research candidate who is eager to learn and contribute to an exciting research project!

 

Requirements:

·  Master's / Bachelor's degree in health sciences with a CGPA > 3.5

·  Interested to enroll into PhD / MMedScience programme

·  Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and English languages 

·  Experience in qualitative & validation study are an added advantage

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

·  Assist in participant recruitment and fieldwork

·  Conduct interviews, transcription, coding, and thematic analysis

·  Support instrument validation activities

·  Prepare related research documentation

·  Contribute to manuscript publications

 

Monthly Allowance: Atround RM 2,000 - RM 2,200 (two years for PhD, one year for Master's)

 

Based at Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya

 

Join us in advancing child health research through this rewarding opportunity!

Contact:

'Interested candidates may email their CV, relevant academic transcripts and evidence of past publications (if any) or enquiries to: Dr. Catherine Thamarai A. Public Health Medicine Specialist and Medical Lecturer, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine catherinethamarai@um.edu.my'

Requirement:

We would like to invite applications for a PhD position for the project "Extragalactic Jets through the VLBI glass: An Observational Study."

 

 

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor Degree (CGPA >3.70) and/or a Master Degree in Physics or related discipline.
• Strong interest in research.
• Good communication and scientific writing skills in English.
• Able to work independently, self-motivated, reliable and a keen learner with good interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate (Words, Excel, Powerpoint, Latex). Proficient Unix systems (e.g, linux) and in programming (e.g, python) would be an added advantage.

 

Responsibilities

• Candidate must register for a PhD in Universiti Malaya immediately upon appointment.
• Responsible for carrying out work (administrative, planning, data analysis, write up etc.), reporting directly to the Project Leader.
• Develop a research project in the field of Extragalactic jets with radio astronomical observations
• Publication of scientific articles in scientific journals.

 

Benefits

• GRA allowance of RM 2,200/month over the project duration of 3 years.

 

How to Apply

• Contact the PI, Dr. Juan Carlos Algaba for expression of interest.
• Applications MUST be made online through RA Recruitment System website at http://ra-recruitment.um.edu.my. Please be informed that only the applications received for this project through RA Recruitment System will be selected.
• Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

For more information, please contact: Dr Juan Carlos Algaba, algaba@um.edu.my

Contact:

'For more information, please contact: Dr Juan Carlos Algaba, algaba@um.edu.my'

Requirement:

 

• Enrolled in Master of Arts (Linguistics) or Master of English Language Studies or Master of Gender Studies.
• Obtained bachelor’s degree with CGPA 3.7 and above.
• Responsibilities include data collection, preparing data for analysis and assisting with literature review and publication.
• Interested in language and gender.
• Independent, self-motivated, reliable and committed.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Monthly salary of RM 2,000 for 4 months.

Contact:

'For more information, please contact: 'Please send your CV and academic transcripts to Dr Nik Soffiya Nik Mat (niksoffiya@um.edu.my).'

Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or other related discplines.
• Good academic record (CGPA ≥ 3.0 or equivalent).
• Ability to conduct research independently and proactively.
• Good communication skills, with proficiency in both English and Malay. 
• Demonstrated qualities of being hardworking, self-motivated, resourceful, diligent, and committed, with the ability to work independently. 
• MUST enroll as a full-time Master's student at Faculty of Built Environment, University Malaya.

Contact:

'Dr. Mohammad Syahir Aiman Abd Khair (aimanabdkhair@um.edu.my)'

Requirement:

Introduction

We are seeking a motivated Graduate Research Assistant to join our environmental chemistry team. This project addresses the urgent need to remove harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS/"forever chemicals") and endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) in Malaysia's surface waters. You will lead the development of functionalized porous sorbents using surface energy principles to facilitate an efficient remediation of these persistent pollutants.

Key Responsibilities

• Sorbent Engineering: Synthesize and modify porous materials such as metal-organic frameworks and bio-based Beta-cyclodextrin to possess the highest surface energy profiles for a more selective PFAS and EDCs capture.
• Analytical Testing: Characterize sorbent performance using relevant physicochemical methods like XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, TGA, BET surface area analysis, FTIR, HPLC, UV-vis and many others.
• Mechanism Modeling: Study the batch, followed with continuous packed-bed adsorption isotherms and kinetics to understand the "surface energy-guided" capture process. Specifically, to determine the best functional groups having the highest surface energy/affinity towards the target pollutants.
• Real Water Sampling: Once the preliminary studies are done, we will test the adsorbents’ efficacy using real water samples from Malaysian river/surface water sites.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• Academic Merit: CGPA > 3.30 preferred.
• Commitment: Must be ready to register for a Master’s programme at UM.
• Duration: This is a 1.5-year (18 months) appointment, ideal for a Master’s candidate. Given most master’s programme at UM runs for 2 years, there is a possibility of a slight extension to complete the project.

Salary & Benefits

• Monthly Allowance: RM1,300 – RM1,500 (future addition awaits as this project has started gaining attention from prospective funders).
• Research Impact: Opportunity to publish in high-impact environmental and materials science journals.
• Networking: Work alongside experts in Malaysian water quality and advanced materials. Malaysia’s National Water Research Institute (NAHRIM) will be your project collaborator.
• Applied Research: With the help of NAHRIM, we ultimately aim to develop a filter prototype that can be retrofitted to all major drinking water treatment plants in Malaysia.

Contact:

'1. Email: Send your CV and a brief statement to Dr. Luqman Hakim, Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Malaya via email at luqman.azmi@um.edu.my. The statement should explain your interest, qualifications and experience in PFAS and EDCs remediation in surface waters. 2. System Portal: You must also register your application at the UM RA Recruitment System: http://ra-recruitment.um.edu.my. APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 15-04-2026'

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:

Requirements: