GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Ph.D- Polymer Engineering)

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Ph.D- Polymer Engineering)

Project Title: Development of Automated System for Preferential Capturing of Emerging Pollutants (EP) from Industrial Wastewater using Surface Active Natural Rubber Film

Candidate MUST register as a full-time postgraduate (Ph.D) at USM Engineering Campus

Eligibility:

Obtained a M.Sc in Engineering or Sciences

Obtained at least a Second Class Upper (CGPA 3.00) in Bachelor's Degree of Engineering (Polymer/ Materials/ Mechanical/Chemical) or Bachelor's Degree of Science (Materials/Chemical/Physics) or Bachelor's Degree of Technology or equivalent

MUST be able to perform data programming or basic machine learning for the development of materials database, and automation and sensor integration

MUST possess experience in polymer/ chemical sciences/ material characterizations, and priority is given to those with good understanding on the pollutant chemistry and characterizations (need to emphasize this in your application)

Good command of English (verbal and written) without the aid of AI

Resourceful, dynamic, and independent

MUST be able to analyze complex graphs and large databases

MALAYSIAN citizen only

Project prospect for industries:

WWTP industries

Policymakers

Chemical additives industries

A monthly allowance will be provided for up to 36 months for full-time candidates.

Able to start by ASAP- March/April 2026

Interested candidates, please send your CV to [Confidential Information].

The application will be ONLY considered when CV is sent via email.

Further inquiries, please contact [HIDDEN TEXT]

Thank you!