University Of Malaya Hiring! Full Time PhD Supervision Opportunity in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Company Description Universiti Malaya, located in Kuala Lumpur.

Role Description This full-time, on-site PhD Supervision Opportunity is based at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves conducting original research under the guidance of an academic supervisor, developing and refining a doctoral research proposal, and carrying out literature reviews and data collection. Day-to-day responsibilities include participating in seminars and research group meetings, preparing manuscripts for publication, presenting research findings at conferences, and contributing to the academic community through collaborative projects. The candidate is expected to maintain regular on-campus presence, meet agreed milestones, and engage actively with peers, supervisors, and relevant industry or community partners where applicable.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in a relevant discipline, typically with a master’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated research skills, including literature review, research design, data collection, and data analysis.
• Excellent academic writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to present research clearly in written and oral formats.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating constructively within a research team or academic group.
• Evidence of prior scholarly output (e.g., thesis, publications, conference presentations) is an advantage.
• Strong motivation to pursue doctoral-level study and commit to a multi-year research project.
• Proficiency in English; additional language skills relevant to the research area are beneficial.