Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
Faculty/Department: Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Campus: Kuala Lumpur
No. | Name / Email | Research Title | Requirement |
1 | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gabriel Akyirem Akowuah | Development and Validation of Attenuated Total Reflactance FourierTransform Infrared Sepctroscopy(ATR-FTIR) Methods for the anaylsis of Selected Aminoglycoside Antibiotics(AGAs) | Area of research: ATR-FTIR analysis of Aminoglycoside antibiotics. |
2 | Dr. Azizur Rahman | Evaluation Of Electronic Cigarette Dependency And Retrospectively Comparison With Tobacco Cigarettes Dependency Among Malaysian Ex-Smokers Who Shifted To Vaping: A Mixed Approach | Academic requirement: Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Biomedical sciences or other related science disciplines. |
3 | Hee Mei Qi | Impact of an Educational Intervention on Public Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Breast Self-Examination among Females in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Area of research: Health Social Science / Behavioral. |
4 | Dr. Shaik Ibrahim Khalivulla | Design and Synthesis of Andrographolide Derivatives and their in vitro analysis of Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzyme inhibition | Area of research: Organic synthesis and biological activity. |
5 | Anabelle Rose Joykin | Effects of Pandanus amaryllfolius and Zingiber officinale on Bacillus Cereus and its Application in the Preservation of Cooked Rice | Area of research: food preservation, microbiology, natural preservatives, food science and technology, food safety, shelf life, cooked rice, antimicrobial, antioxidant |
6 | Por Choo Shiuan | Evaluation of Polyherbal Formulation, MM-15 for Dual Inhibition of 5- Lipoxygenase (5-LOX)/Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) and 5-LOX derivatives in the Mechanistic Pathway of Primary Dysmenorrhea | Academic requirement: Bachelor or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Biomedical sciences or other related science disciplines. |
7 | Asst. Prof. Dr. Lee Ming Tatt | Exploratory study on various novel therapeutic targets in animal models of neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders. | Area of research: Ethnopharmacology, Neuroscience, neurobiology, neuropsychiatric disorders and neuropharmacology |
8 | Muhammad Ahsan Iftikhar Baig | Incidence and Associated Risk Factors of Acute Renal Failure among Cancer Patients in Malaysia | Area of research: Clinical epidemiology and translational research. |
9 | Asst. Prof. Dr. Omotayo Fatokun | Assessment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Prescribing Patterns at Women And Children Hospital Kuala Lumpur Using the WHO Prescribing Indicators | Area of research: Pharmacy, Drug Utilization Evaluation, Health Sciences |
10 | Asst. Prof. Dr. Anand Gaurav Email: [email protected] | Gingerols and Shogaols: Investigations on the role of selective phosphodiesterase 4B inhibition in the respiratory anti-inflammatory activity without central side effects. | Area of research: Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Design, Computational Drug Design, Pharmacology
3. Strong interest in research. 4. Good tracks records in academic with CGPA of at least 2.75. 5. Preference will be given to candidates having knowledge of computational chemistry and organic synthesis. 6. Must be proficient in English (written and spoken). 7. Hard working, self-motivated, independent, requires minimal supervision, resourceful, diligent, and willing to learn. |
Note: Only shortlisted applicant(s) will be contacted for interview.
Responsibilities
Gather Research Data
- The central responsibility of a graduate research assistant is gathering data related to their projects. This aspect of the role depends largely upon the field in which the assistant is conducting research. A scientific researcher, for example, may gather data from experiments and test subjects.
Analyze Findings
- Data analysis is also central to this role. Graduate research assistants may use both qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze data, and some may use advanced data modeling technologies to derive insights from the information they have gathered. In any case, graduate research assistants analyze information to determine whether their working hypotheses are correct.
Prepare Reports and Paperwork
- Throughout the research process, graduate research assistants prepare reports related to their activities and findings. This can include information about test subjects and results, for example, or transcripts of subject interviews. Generally, graduate research assistants provide these reports to the professor or researcher in charge of the project, who may request further information or more detailed analyses.
Maintain Databases
- Many graduate research assistants also maintain project databases throughout the research process. In some cases, this can require familiarity with one or more programming languages or subject-specific database programs. Graduate research assistants may receive data from several sources and use database programs to maintain and update records related to project participants and findings.
Verify Data
- Along with entering data into research databases, graduate research assistants also ensure accuracy by verifying data that they work with. This can involve comparing reports to raw data to reduce errors and make sure that all information is up to date and as complete as possible. Graduate research assistants may need to follow up with research subjects or other researchers to verify information.
Requirements
The applicant is expected to meet the following criteria:
- 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 (1) cover letter together with your (2) curriculum vitae, (3) academic transcripts and (4) degree certification to the respective principal investigators.