Research Assistant (Part-time)

SUNWAY UNIVERSITY SDN BHD welcomes candidates to submit their resume for the above stated vacancy [5 months; RM1800 per month basic salary) with the following job specifications:

Research Assistant (Sunway University)

A Research Assistantship is available for candidates with experience in education research (or adjacent disciplines), especially in qualitative data collection and analysis. The assistant will be attached to a new research project that aims to investigate the participation process of virtual Project-based Learning (PBL) as a pedagogical approach within three different cultural groups: Hungary, Vietnam and Malaysia. The project is led by researchers based at the Centre for English Language Studies.

Through this project, candidates have the opportunity to work alongside more experienced researchers, become conversant in the conceptual literature of professional development in English language education, and gain fieldwork experience in a private tertiary education. The project involves a mix of remote and face-to-face work within the wider Petaling Jaya region.

Responsibilities:

• Data collection (interviewing, recording meetings)
• Transcription and organisation of data generated in questionnaires and interviews
• Some participation in initial data analysis (alongside lead investigators)
• Administrative and coordination support (primarily liaising with participants)

Minimum Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor/Master in Education or adjacent fields, empirical research experience preferred
• Knowledge of social research methods, especially qualitative research
• Knowledge of research software, (e.g. NVivo, SPSS, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of project-based learning and/intercultural communicative competence is an advantage.

Preferred candidates will have:

• Master in Education
• Proven empirical research experience in educational settings
• Experience with research software and coding procedures

Other specifications:

• The role will run for a limited period, estimated from 1 December 2024 to 31 May 2025 (6 months).
• The basic/gross salary on offer is RM 1800.00 per month.
• As is statutory, employer’s contributions for EPF, SOCSO and EIS will be given on top of the gross salary.
• The closing date for application is 24^th November 2024.

Applications including a CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above should be submitted to [email protected], email subject: Research Assistantship (Sunway University)

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest in this vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.