Postgraduate Research Studentships & Short-Term Research Appointments 

Vacancy: Master of Philosophy (Full Time Research)

Research Title: Graphs of a Mathematical Model in DNA Recombination using Formal Language Theory.
Area of Research: Graph Theory, Formal Language Theory, and Pure Mathematics.
Location: UTM Johor Bahru Campus
Duration: 2 years
Allowance: RM1800/month up to 18 months
Funding Agency: UTMShine

For further information please contact
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fong Wan Heng (fwh@utm.my)

NOTE:

• Malaysian.
• Bachelor Degree in Mathematics.
•  minimum CGPA 3.5.
• Proficient in English with MUET Band at least 4.0.
• Passionate in research, willing to learn new knowledge
• able to work independently.

Vacancy: Master of Philosophy (Full Time Research)

Research Title: Derivative-free Hybrid Conjugate Gradient Method for Constraint Nonlinear Equations under Line Searches.
Area of Research: Mathematical Optimization.
Location: UTM Johor Bahru Campus
Duration: 2 years
Allowance: RM1800/month
Funding Agency: UTM Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (UTMFR)

For further information please contact
Dr. Nur Syarafina Mohamed (nursyarafina@utm.my)

NOTE:

• Malaysian.
• Bachelor Degree in Mathematics.
•  minimum CGPA 3.0.
• Proficient in English with good writing skills.
• Highly self-motivated, willing to learn and work independently.

Vacancy: Master of Philosophy (Full Time Research)

Research Title: Parametric approach of time-dependent ROC curve with application to survival data.
Area of Research: Biostatistics, Survival Analysis.
Location: UTM Johor Bahru Campus
Duration: 2 years
Allowance: RM1800/month
Funding Agency: UTM Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (UTMFR)

For further information please contact
Dr. Adina Najwa Kamarudin (adina.najwa@utm.my)

NOTE:

• Malaysian.
• Bachelor Degree in Mathematics/Statistics or Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Engineering with strong background in mathematics/statistics.
•  minimum CGPA 3.0.
• Possess basic skills of R programming language.
• Proficient in English with good writing skills.
• Highly motivated and proactive.

Research Title: Mathematical Modelling of Mixed Convective Flow of Non-Newtonian Hybrid Nonofluids Over a Moving Wedge.
Area of Research: Fluid Mechanics and Applied Mathematics.
Location: UTM Johor Bahru Campus
Duration: 2 years
Funding Agency: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)

For further information please contact
Dr. Noraihan Afiqah Rawi (noraihanafiqah@utm.my)

NOTE:

• Malaysian.
• Bachelor Degree in Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering are privilege, but not limited to.
• minimum CGPA 3.30.
• Good command of English.
• Good programming skills & simulation software.
• Independent & Highly motivated.

Research Title: A Numerical Solution on a Bioconvection Flow of Hybrid Nanofluids.
Area of Research: Fluid Mechanics, Applied Mathematics
Location: UTM Johor Bahru Campus
Allowance: enquire within.
Duration:3 years
Funding Agency: UTM Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (UTMFR)
Closing date: –

For further information please contact
Dr. Mohd Faisal Mohd Basir (mfaisalmbasir@utm.my/Tel: +6018-7874998).

NOTE:

• Applicants should submit their CV and a cover letter, including full contact details of at least one academic referee to mfaisalmbasir@utm.my.
• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia postgraduate student entry requirements must be met and the successful applicant will subsequently need to apply online.

Vacancy for a Master of Philosophy (Full Time Research)

Area of Research: Applied Mathematics, Fluid & Solid Mechanics and Numerical Method & Simulation.

Location: UTM Johor Bahru Campus
Allowance: RM1500/month
Duration: 2 years

Funding Agency: Konsortium Kecemerlangan Penyelidikan, JPT, KPM.

For further information please contact
Dr. Zuhaila Ismail (zuhaila@utm.my)

NOTE:

• Malaysian.
• Bachelor Degree in Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering are privilege, but not limited to.
• CGPA=>3.30.
• Good command of English.
• Good programming skills & simulation software.

Area of Research: Applied Mathematical Modelling.
Research project: Fluid Flows, CFD Simulations, Neural Network Modelling & Group Methods.

Location: UTM Johor Bahru Campus
Allowance: RM700-RM1800/month subject to progress.
Duration: 2-4 years

Closing date: –

For further information please contact
Dr. Mohd Faisal Mohd Basir (mfaisalmbasir@utm.my/Tel: +6018-7874998)

NOTE:

• Applicants should submit their CV and a cover letter, including full contact details of at least one academic referee to mfaisalmbasir@utm.my.
• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia postgraduate student entry requirements must be met and the successful applicant will subsequently need to apply online.

Area of Research: Statistics.
Research project: time-based multidimensional clustering

Location: UTM Johor Bahru Campus

Allowance (for local Malaysian students only): RM1200-1500/month.
Duration: 2 years

Closing date: –

For further information please contact
Dr. Norhaiza Ahmad (norhaiza@utm.my/Tel: +6019-7747457)

NOTE:

• Requirements: Bachelors degree in numerical/analytical/computer science with min 3.0 CGPA; Proficient in any of these programming language: R/Phython/MATLAB etc.
• Applicants should submit their CV, including full contact details of at least one academic referee to norhaiza@utm.my.
• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia postgraduate student entry requirements must be met and the successful applicant will subsequently need to apply online.

Area of Research: Applied Mathematics (Solitons, Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations).
Research project: Korteweg de Vries, Sine Gordon, Schrodinger Equations.

Location: UTM Johor Bahru Campus
Allowance: Not available.
Duration: –

Closing date: Not available.

For further information please contact
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ong Chee Tiong (octiong@utm.my/Tel: +6013-7788291)

NOTE:

• Requirements: Bachelors degree in Mathematics with min 3.0 CGPA
• Applicants should submit their CV and a cover letter, including full contact details of at least one academic referee to octiong@utm.my
• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia postgraduate study entry requirements must be met and the successful applicant will subsequently need to apply online.

Area of Research: Applied Mathematics.
Research project: p-Adic Potts Model on Cayley Trees and Lattices, and Its Description

Location: UTM Johor Bahru Campus
Allowance: RM1500/month.
Duration: 2 years

Closing date: –

For further information please contact
Dr. Mohd Ali Khameini (ma.khameini@utm.my/Tel: +6016-9216354)

NOTE:

• Requirements: Bachelors degree in Mathematics or equivalent
  • optional: have knowledge on dynamical system and probability theory
  • interested to do research in mathematics
  • good English language skills (written and oral)
  • high motivation to succeed in academia
• Applicants should submit their CV, results transcript(s), brief statement of scientific – all compiled as one pdf file with the subject line “Master’s Degree” to ma.khameini@utm.my
• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia postgraduate study entry requirements must be met and the successful applicant will subsequently need to apply online.