Post-Doctoral Fellowship
OPENING FOR APPLICATION AS POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (PDRF) AT UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
We are pleased to announce the opening of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) position at the University of Malaya.
Opening Date : 7 August 2020 (Friday)
Closing Date : 20 August 2020 (Thursday)
BELOW ARE THE DETAILS OF THE VACANCIES:
Qualifications/Requirement
Candidates for the position must meet the following requirements:
- Have obtained a PhD degree within the last 5 years and have attended and passed the viva-voce (please provide a Senate Letter from your institution to attest to this);
- 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, must demonstrate ability in producing publications;
- Have experience in carrying out research and have published in reviewed journals at either the national or international level.
Areas which have been identified by the University of Malaya as prioritized research clusters are as follows:
- Frontier Science
- Innovative Technology
- Sustainability Science
- Wellness
- Humanities
- Equitable Society
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 progress report, the achievement of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and recommendation of the Head of the Research Centre or Research Program or Principle Investigator (PI).
Appointment Status
Appointments are given contract status. (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).
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Attached are the necessary forms for you to complete. Please submit two (2) copies (1 original hardcopy & 1 photocopy) and via email (softcopy) together with all the relevant documents to:
Recruitment & Career Enhancement Section
Human Resource Division
Level 6, Chancellery
University of Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Tel : +603-7967 3523
Email : postdoc_recruitment@um.edu.
Attention to: Mdm Nurmarziana Aizie Mohd Yazid
Mdm Nur Amirah Norman
Please note that incomplete forms, attachments and application that is submitted after the closing date will not be processed.
| File | Download |
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| Post Doctoral Research Fellow Application Form | Download |
| Referee Report (Updated August 2020) | Download |
| PDRF Midterm Report Form | Download |
Contact Us
Recruitment & Career Enhancement Section
Human Resource Division
Level 6, Chancellery
University of Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Tel : +603-7967 3523
Email : postdoc_recruitment@um.edu.my
