MSc Studentship (Dr Tan Ji Wei)

Project title: Uncovering the potential antiviral effects of Malaysian honeys against influenza virus infection.

Project duration: 2 years

The candidate is expected to deliver high-impact research outputs.

Eligibility:

  1. Preferably Malaysian.
  2. The candidate must meet the minimum admission requirements (academic and English language proficiency) for the relevant research degree.
  3. To apply for the MSc (Research), you must have completed a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (First Class or Second Upper Class), in relevant disciplines of biological sciences or biomedical sciences.
  4. The candidate must enrol in the full-time MSc (Research) program with Monash University Malaysia and commence the research by July 2021.
  5. Self-motivated individuals with excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills are
    highly encouraged to apply.
  6. The candidate must be able to work independently, requires minimal supervision, and is willing to
    learn new skills/fields.
  7. The candidate must have good communication skills and is able to interact well with other people.
  8. The candidate must be proficient in English (written and spoken).
  9. Experience in computational study (molecular docking) will be an added advantage.

Application closing date: 10 April 2021 or until the position is filled

Benefits:

Potential candidate can also apply for the Campus Scholarship. If they meet the requirements and secure the scholarship, they will be supported with a tuition fees waiver, plus a stipend of RM 2,800/month throughout the duration.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, candidates can email a short writeup about their motivation to apply including their CV, academic transcript together with contact of two referees, English language proficiency test result, and publication (if any) in a single PDF document to Dr. Tan Ji Wei  (tan.jiwei@monash.edu). Please indicate ‘Application of MSc Scholarship’ in your subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview session.

For Master of Science requirements, please refer to this link: Master of Science (MSc)

For English requirements, please refer to this link: Master of Science (MSc)