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University of Malaya

Grant Research Assistant - PhD

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We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join an interdisciplinary FRGS-funded research project focusing on anomaly detection in wearable data and AI-driven healthcare analytics. The research integrates smart wearable data, anomaly detection, and advanced deep learning models to predict stroke risk among survivors using swarm-based Spatio-Temporal Graph Neural Networks (ST-GNNs).

This project involves close collaboration between computer science researchers and medical professionals, providing access to real-world clinical data and opportunities for impactful, translational healthcare research.

Details:

  • Position: Grant Research Assistant (GRA) - PhD Student
  • Grant Title: Anomaly Detection and Data-Driven Prediction of Stroke Risk in Survivors using Swarm-based Spatio-Temporal Graph Neural Network (ST-GNN)
  • PhD Program: You must register for a PhD degree program as part of this role.
  • Monthly Allowance: up to RM 2,800 (based on qualifications and experience)
  • Project Duration: 3 years
  • Location: Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology, Universiti Malaya and Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya (PPUM)

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct experiments, data analysis, and model evaluation
  • Develop and implement deep learning models for anomaly detection and stroke risk prediction
  • Work with smart wearable and clinical datasets
  • Design and optimize swarm-based ST-GNN architectures
  • Prepare manuscripts for high-impact journals and conferences - at least 3 publications are expected
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams across academia and healthcare

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, or a closely related field
  • Commitment to pursuing a PhD degree during the assistantship.
  • Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Good academic writing and communication abilities

If this opportunity aligns with your interests and qualifications, please send your updated CV to [Confidential Information] at your earliest convenience. We look forward to reviewing your application and considering you for this position.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require more information.

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