Vacancy for Graduate Research Assistant
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual interested in registering as full-time MSc student at Universiti Putra Malaysia for a research project.
If interested, please send your inquiry and CV to:
Dr. Sithra Rengasamy (sithra@upm.edu.my) or
Dr. Chee Hui Yee (cheehy@upm.edu.my)
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
✪ Project title: Identification of SARS-CoV-2 and respiratory viral carriage among children attending day-care in Selangor, Malaysia
✪ Project details
Project description: Understanding the burden of respiratory viral carriage in children and its potential for transmission is important to implement public health measures.
Project duration: 2 years
Expected start date: 1 November 2022
Requirements:
-Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science, Microbiology or other related fields with CPGA 3 and above
-Good attitude, highly motivated and able to work independently.
-Good communication skills and proficiency in English.
-Previous experience in RT-
PCR will be an advantage.
Benefits
– The selected candidate will be able to acquire a vast array of techniques in virology and learn from experienced senior virologist
– The selected candidate will have the opportunity to attend international conferences.
– Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) will be provided.
Application Deadline: 21 Oct 2022
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