Employment Opportunities

We are offering living allowance / stipend for Malaysian graduates interested in pursuing post-graduate studies (Ph.D) at the University of Malaya. We are interested in aquatic microbial ecology (marine and riverine systems). Topics available include microbial adaptation fitness due to environmental change where adaptation and fitness will be determined through microbiological and molecular methods.

The potential candidate should also fulfil the following:

• Fresh graduate with CGPA > 3.75 or with a M.Sc degree. Preferably with microbiology or marine science background.
• Must have commitment and passion in research.
• Good communication skills in both spoken and written English.
• Pleasant personality, independent, hardworking and self-motivating.
   

Candidates will be required to complete a two-month probationary period where their commitment and laboratory skills will be assessed. After a successful probation, the candidate is required to register for post-graduate studies at the Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences, University of Malaya.

Interested applicants are invited to email their full curriculum vitae (with photograph) to the following email address (lee@um.edu.my or cwbong@um.edu.my), and may be asked to attend an interview at the University of Malaya.

Principal investigators:
Dr Lee Choon Weng / Dr Bong Chui Wei
Laboratory of Microbial Ecology
Institute of Biological Sciences / Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences
University of Malaya
Laboratory webpage: https://sites.google.com/site/microecology2/
Date: 15 August 2019

We would like to invite applications for the Graduate Research Assistant positions for the project entitled Vulnerability and Adaptation of Coastal Communities toward Climate Change led by Professor Dr Sumiani Yusoff, Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences (IOES), University of Malaya.
 
Project Title:   Vulnerability and Adaptation of Coastal Communities toward Climate Change
 
Project Leader: Professor Dr Sumiani Yusoff
     
Project Duration: 12 Months
 
Requirement:

1. - Bachelor/ Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering/Science/Management/Pollution Control or other related field.
2. - Good command of English and Bahasa (spoken and written)
3. - Selected candidate MUST register to pursue MSc / PhD (by research) at the University of Malaya. 
4. - Strong reporting and documentation skills 
5. - Able to work independently and/ or in a diverse group of scientists

 
For more information, please contact: Professor Dr Sumiani Yusoff via e-mail (sumiani@um.edu.my)
 
Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (including description of current research and accomplishments) and complete curriculum vitae containing academic qualifications, research experience, transcripts, etc. to Professor Dr Sumiani Yusoff  (sumiani@um.edu.my) by or before 31 March 2019.

Project Title:    High Density Air Quality Monitoring in the Klang Valley (Malaysia) - A New High Resolution Observational Capability
 
Project Leader: Professor Dato’ Dr Azizan Abu Samah
 
Project Duration: 12 Months
 

Requirement:

• Bachelor/ Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or other related field.
• Good command of English and Bahasa (spoken and written)
• Selected candidate MUST register to pursue a MSc / PhD (by research) at the University of Malaya. 
• Strong reporting and documentation skills 
• Able to work independently and/ or in a diverse group of scientists

 
For more information, please contact: Professor Dato’ Dr Azizan Abu Samah via e-mail (azizans@um.edu.my)
 
Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (including description of current research and accomplishments) and complete curriculum vitae containing academic qualifications, research experience, transcripts, etc. to Professor Dato’ Dr Azizan Abu Samah (azizans@um.edu.my) by or before 21 December 2018.