Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Research Assistant di Monash University Malaysia Selangor - Maukerja

Company Description Monash University is Australia’s largest university and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight, consistently ranked among the world’s top 100 universities for its academic and research excellence. Monash University Malaysia, established in 1998, is the University’s third-largest campus and one of Malaysia’s most respected institutions, holding a 6-star SETARA rating from the Ministry of Higher Education. Located in Greater Kuala Lumpur within the Klang Valley, the campus serves as Monash’s research-intensive platform for scholarly engagement with Southeast Asia. It offers degrees across seven schools, including arts and social sciences, business, engineering, IT, medicine and health sciences, pharmacy, and science, with a diverse community of over 9,000 students from more than 70 countries and more than 800 staff. Research activities are closely aligned with the region’s dynamic social and industrial landscape, focusing on sustainable development and real-world impact.
Role Description The Research Assistant role is a full-time, on-site position based at Monash University Malaysia in Petaling Jaya. The successful candidate will support ongoing research projects by conducting literature reviews, collecting and organizing data, and assisting with the preparation of research reports, presentations, and publications. Daily tasks may include coordinating research activities, maintaining accurate project documentation, and contributing to research design and methodology under the guidance of academic staff. Where applicable, the role may involve laboratory-based work, data entry, and basic statistical analysis. The Research Assistant will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, liaise with internal and external stakeholders as needed, and adhere to institutional research ethics and safety guidelines.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Research and Analytical Skills to support rigorous, evidence-based inquiry.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication for reports, presentations, and collaboration.
• Candidates should possess Laboratory Skills where relevant to the discipline, including safe handling of equipment and adherence to protocols.
• Candidates should possess Data Analysis skills, including basic statistical methods and familiarity with relevant software tools.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., science, engineering, social sciences, health sciences, or related disciplines) is required; a master’s degree is an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural environment and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with research ethics, good documentation practices, and academic publishing processes is beneficial.
• Proficiency in standard office and research software (e.g., Microsoft Office, data analysis tools such as SPSS, R, or similar) is desirable.