Vacancy: Research Assistant (1 Position) 

Universiti Teknologi Brunei is seeking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to join a temporary position as a part-time Research Assistant for Research project entitled “Sustainable Machining of Super Duplex 2507 Stainless Steel: Modelling Surface Roughness”. 

Qualification and/or skills requirement: 

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or any other closely related fields. Applicants with Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering will be given preference. 

• The appointee should have experience in CNC machining operation, design of experiment and analysis of results. 

• The appointee should have a valid driving licence. 

• The appointee should have knowledge in Minitab, Design Expert and/or a similar statistical software.  

Applicant should possess the following:  

• Strong communication skills, in both oral and written English.  

• Strong track record of research and publication in journals and/or conferences in the related area. 

• Interested in doing research with the proven ability to conduct research independently, writing research articles and reports. 

• A positive attitude and flexibility in working hours.  

• Mentoring skills, a team player and able to work independently. 

• Possess good organisational skills and effective time management. 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 

• Willing to drive 75 -100 km every day for data collection purposes. 

• Willing to travel overseas for experiment and data collection. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Application is opened to Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents only. 

1. To apply, submit your application via the link below :  

https://forms.office.com/r/G3H2njaPaD 

1. Kindly submit to gsro.ar@utb.edu.bn the supporting documents as follows : 

• your detailed curriculum vitae 

• copies of academic certificates and transcripts 

• A copy of recent passport photo 

• A copy of identification card 

and name email subject “APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT UTB/GSR/2/2024 (3) – APPLICANT’S NAME”. Attachment file size must not exceed 10 MB.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

The closing date for application is Sunday, 8th June 2025 at 4.30 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.