Post-Doctoral Fellowship

VACANCY: OPENING FOR APPLICATION AS POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (PDRF) AT THE UNIVERSITI MALAYA 2023

Dear All,

Greetings from Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP), Universiti Malaya.

We are pleased to announce the opening of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) position at the Universiti Malaya.

Opening Date   :   15 February 2023 (Wednesday)

Closing Date    :   14 March 2023 (Tuesday)

Below are the details of the vacancies:

Qualifications/Requirement 

Candidates for the position must meet the following requirements:

• Have obtained a PhD degree in less than 5 years;
• Have proof of proficiency in the English language (a minimum score of 600 on the TOEFL or Band 6.5 in the IELTS) for candidates whose PhD thesis was written in languages other than English.
• Have an excellent track record in publication (at least 2 papers either in Q1/Q2 and as 1st author of the publications).
• Have experience in carrying out research and have published in indexed and peer-reviewed journals at either the national or the international level.
• Must find potential Supervisor/Principal Investigator that are suitable with the candidate research area.
• The potential supervisor / PI (Principal Investigator) must have external grant as below:-

1. Science & Technology Field

An external grant worth at least RM100,000 and above (balance of the grant). FRGS grants are not included.

2. Social Science Field

An external grant worth at least RM50,000 and above (balance of the grant). FRGS grants are not included.

Prioritized Fields of Research

Areas that have been identified by the Universiti Malaya as prioritized research clusters are as follows:

• Innovative Industry & Sustainability Science
• Frontiers of the Natural World
• Health & Well-Being
• Social Advancement & Happiness

Duration of Appointment

• The first appointment is a minimum of 6 months and not more than 12 months for local candidates and a minimum of 12 months for international candidates (to meet visa requirements).
• An extension may be considered subject to the achievement of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and recommendation of the Head of the Research Centre or Research Program or Principal Investigator (PI).

Appointment Status

Appointments are on contract basis. (For International candidates, the conditions of appointment are subject to the National rules, regulations, and conditions applicable to foreign workers, as well as current policies enforced).

Kindly download the application forms below.

*Please submit two (2) copies of application form (1 original hardcopy & 1 photocopy) and via email (softcopy) together with all the relevant documents to:

Executive Director Office

Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP)

Level 7, Research Management & Innovation Complex

Universiti Malaya

50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Tel: +603-7967 4525

*The softcopy and hardcopy documents are compulsory.

Email: postdoc_recruitment@um.edu.my

Attention to:  Mdm Fathiyah Abd Malik

                         Mdm Mahfuzah Md. Yasin

Please note that incomplete forms (including comments and declaration from PI), attachments, and application that is submitted after the closing date will not be processed.

File	Download
PDRF Application form updated Nov 2022 Central Fund	Download
PDRF Application Form Funded by Grants or Others	Download
Verification Form  Form Funded by Grants or Others	Download
Referee Report	Download