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Graduate Research Assistance (GRA)

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT (GRA) OPPORTUNITIES

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine (FOM)

1Dr Ashok Gnanasekaran

Propagation of Passiflora by using Hairy root method

Funding: QIU Funding

1 year

Preferred Experience:

  1. Experience in plant & animal tissue culture, animal handling and microbial technology.
  2. Work independently and as a team.
  3. Fresh graduates are welcome.

Academic requirement:

  1. Must hold a degree in Biotechnology / Agriculture technology / Biomedical Sciences / Life sciences
  2. CGPA > 3.0 over 4.
  3. Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia (Written and spoken).
  4. Highly motivated and enthusiastic in science.

Prerequisites

  1. Must enrol for Full-Time Master programme in QIU.
  2. Have strong communication skills, pro-active, self-motivated, able to work independently as well as in a team.
  3. Able to start immediately

Faculty: Faculty of Pharmacy (FOP)

NoName of Supervisor(s)Research Project Title & Funding AgencyDurationAcademic and Research Skills Requirements
1

Assoc. Prof Dr Mahibub Mahamadsa Kanakal

 

Senna alata leaf extract product development

 

Funding: QIU

3 years

Preferred Experience:

  1. Experience in conducting research operations, as well as quality control tests on raw materials and finished products.
  2. Preferential for student with publication record.
  3. Work independently and as a team.
  4. Fresh graduates are welcome.

Academic requirement:

  1. Must hold a degree in Pharmacy or related scientific discipline.
  2. CGPA > 3.0 over 4.
  3. Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia (Written and spoken).
  4. Highly motivated and enthusiastic in science.

Prerequisites

  1. Have strong communication skills, pro-active, self-motivated, able to work independently as well as in a team.
  2. Able to start immediately

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the design and execution of research projects, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Prepare scientific conference and publication reports, papers and presentations.
  • Assist in the development of grant applications and other funding papers.
  • Assist in the development of research protocols and study designs.
  • Attend conferences and meetings to present research findings.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of research results.
  • Monitor academic literature in the field of study.
  • Reports to be submitted on monthly basis.

Requirements:

  • Possess a good command of English, both spoken and written.
  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Responsible, self-motivated, ability to plan and work independently.
  • Resourceful, willing to learn & share.

Please email your updated resume, passport size photo vaccination certificate, photocopy of the academic certificates and transcripts from SPM onwards to humanresource@qiu.edu.my

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