POST DOCTORATE FELLOW (FACULTY OF PHARMACY)

Research Areas:

Criteria for Applicants:

• Hold a PhD degree or other acceptable qualifications in health Sciences.
• Demonstrate academic merit with a good research output of at least 3-5 publications in Scopus indexed Q1 or Q2 journals.
• Has a minimum of 5 H index in Scopus.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Research: planning and conducting independent research under the guidance of a supervisor or principal investigator. This involves designing experiments, collecting, and analysing data, and interpreting results.
• Scholarly Activities: Engaging in scholarly activities such as literature reviews, writing research papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting findings at conferences or seminars.
• Collaboration: Collaborating with other researchers, faculty members, and students within the university or with external partners, including industry collaborators or other academic institutions.
• Grant Writing: Assisting with or leading the writing of research grant proposals to secure funding for the research project or for personal fellowships.
• Professional Development: Engaging in professional development activities such as organising / attending workshops, seminars, or training sessions to enhance research skills, teaching abilities, and career prospects.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with ethical standards, university policies, and relevant regulations governing research conduct, including obtaining necessary approvals for research involving human subjects or animals.
• Administrative Tasks: Performing administrative tasks related to the research project, such as managing budgets, ordering supplies, and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Publishing: Publishing research findings in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field.
• Professional Conduct: Upholding professional standards of conduct and integrity in all aspects of research, teaching, and interactions within the academic community.

Financial Benefits:

• Funding from University of Cyberjaya allocation (Research Management Unit).
• Honorarium of RM 5,000.00 per month.
• No increment for re-appointment of candidates.
• Airfare/accommodation allowances are not provided.

Duration:

• Initial appointment is for one (1) year, with the possibility of re-appointment based on performance and recommendation from the respective School/Centre.
• Maximum appointment duration is two (2) years.

Application Procedures:

• Eligible candidates who are interested can submit their applications, along with the necessary documents, to the Research Management Unit via formal email."

Required Documents: curriculum vitae (CV), a cover letter, research statement, Academic Transcripts, Writing Samples or Publications, IC/passport and letters of recommendation (2).

Contact Information: For inquiries, please contact Dr. Ashok at ashok@cyberjaya.edu.my

Submission Address: Research Management Unit (RMU), University of Cyberjaya, Persiaran Bestari, Cyber 11, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor