Advertisement: Appointment of Research Assistant (1 Position) 

Universiti Teknologi Brunei 

Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) is seeking an enthusiastic and highly committed individual to join our team as a research assistant for the research project entitled “IMPACT OF TRADITIONAL VALUES ON MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PUBLIC HEALTHCARE”.  

Qualifications and/or skills requirement: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance or relevant subject of the research topic 

• Skilled in qualitative research 

• Background knowledge on management accounting 

• Good analytical and reporting skills 

Applicant should possess the following: 

• Good work ethic, effective time management, and able to work independently as well as within a group. 

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

• Familiarity with research paper organization. 

• Ability to conduct research independently. 

• Very keen to learn. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Application is opened to Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents only. 

1. Please submit your application through the link below : 

https://forms.gle/zR4LbqThWb7Tnk8y8 

2. Additionally, submit your supporting documents to gsroutb.recruitment@gmail.com, cc to farahiyah.kawi@utb.edu.bn : 

• A detailed curriculum vitae 

• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts 

• A recent passport-sized photo 

• A copy of identification card 

Name the email subject as “APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT UTB/GSR/2/2025(4) – APPLICANT’S NAME”. Attachment file size must not exceed 10 MB.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

The closing date for application is Thursday, 25th September 2025 at 4.30 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Vacancy: Research Assistant (2 Positions) 

Universiti Teknologi Brunei is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to join as a part-time Research Assistant for a temporary position in the research project titled “Gamification in Education: Enhancing Students’ Learning Experience in STEM Subjects”. 

Qualification and/or skills requirement: 

• Bachelor’s degree in creative multimedia or any other closely related field. 

• The primary responsibility of the Research Assistant will be to focus on the design and programming of game-based learning for the proposed research solution. 

• The appointee should have proficient experience in one of the following fields: (1) 3D modeling, animation, and rendering with Blender, or (2) game development and programming with Unity3D. 

Applicant should possess the following:  

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written English.   

• A positive attitude and flexibility in working hours.  

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

• Possess good organizational skills and effective time management. 

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

• The appointee will contribute to developing a game-based prototype for the proposed solution within the research. 

HOW TO APPLY

Application is opened to Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents only.  

1. Please submit your application through the link below :

https://forms.gle/XfzEN3jNQVCfuaN49 

2. Additionally, submit your supporting documents to gsroutb.recruitment@gmail.com, cc to ahmad.elaklouk@utb.edu.bn : 

• A detailed curriculum vitae  

• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts  

• A recent passport-sized photo  

• A copy of identification card  

Name the email subject as “APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT UTB/GSR/1/2024 (1) – APPLICANT’S NAME”. Attachment file size must not exceed 10 MB.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  

The closing date for the application is Thursday, 25 September 2025, at 4.30 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Advertisement - Research Assistant 1 (1 Position) 

Wellness Research Thrust

UTB School of Business Universiti Teknologi Brunei 

Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) is seeking for a highly motivated individual to join as Research Assistant (Graduate) for the research project entitled "Competency and Practices in Brunei Nursing Healthcare System toward the Development of an Evidence-based Curriculum Guide for Nursing Professionals/Practitioners". 

Job descriptions: The Research Assistant is expected to carry out the works pertaining to the project as assigned by the Principal Investigators, which include the following:  

• Conduct comprehensive literature review on AI literacy frameworks in healthcare education  

• Map ASEAN landscape for AI literacy initiatives and identify best practices and gaps  

• Design baseline surveys and focus group guidelines in collaboration with Principal Investigators and ASEAN partners  

• Prepare ethics approval documents for institutional review committee  

• Identify and engage stakeholders in Brunei healthcare system • Coordinate initial invitations for pilot focus group sessions  

• Produce Phase 1 Research Package including literature review report and validated research instruments  

• Ensure comprehensive handover of materials to subsequent research assistant 

Other Expectations:  

• Research Assistant should report to the PI of the project.  

• Research Assistant should follow the agreed work schedule and if required it may be updated with the consent of the PI’s.  

• Research Assistant is required to work full-time (7 ½ hours per day), following regular Government office hours (Monday – Thursday, Saturday 7.45am – 12.15pm; 1.30 – 4.30pm). 

• Public holidays will not be used as working days.  

• Research Assistant is employed on a monthly basis for 6 months.  

• Research Assistant is required to maintain project documentation and progress reports as required by the PI’s. 

Qualification and/or skills requirement:  

• At least a Master's degree, recognised by the National Accreditation Council of Brunei Darussalam. 

• Good work ethic, effective time management, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.  

• Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.  

• General knowledge of healthcare systems and AI technologies are added advantage.  

• Familiar with literature review methodologies, reference management software (EndNote, Mendeley), and survey design tools.  

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

• Good report writing and research documentation skills.  

• Ability to interpret and synthesize research data from multiple sources.  

• Experience in ethics approval processes and stakeholder engagement preferred. 

HOW TO APPLY:  

Application is opened to Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents only.  

1. Please submit your application through the link below:  

https://forms.gle/hVdkSKfMoCrD9yNE6  

2. Additionally, submit your following documents to gsroutb.recruitment@gmail.com, cc to fadzliwati.mohiddin@utb.edu.bn : 

• Detailed curriculum vitae  

• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts  

• A recent passport-sized photo  

• A copy of identification card 

Name the email subject as "APPLICATION FOR Research Assistant (Phase 1) UTB/GSR/1/2025 - APPLICANT'S NAME". Attachment file size must not exceed 10 MB. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

The closing date for application is Tuesday, 30th September 2025 at 4.30 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Advertisement – Research Assistant 2 (1 Position) 

Wellness Research Thrust

UTB School of Business Universiti Teknologi Brunei 

Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) is seeking for a highly motivated individual to join as Research Assistant (Graduate) for the research project entitled “Competency and Practices in Brunei Nursing Healthcare System toward the Development of an Evidence-based Curriculum Guide for Nursing Professionals/Practitioners”. 

Job descriptions: The Research Assistant is expected to carry out the works pertaining to the project as assigned by the Principal Investigators, which include the following:  

• Oversee deployment of surveys and coordinate focus groups across three ASEAN countries (Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia)  

• Manage secure storage and organization of all project data in compliance with data protection requirements  

• Perform statistical analysis for quantitative data using SPSS, or similar software  

• Conduct thematic analysis for qualitative data from focus groups using NVivo, or similar  

• Create tables, charts, and infographics for reporting and publication purposes  

• Support integration of research findings into AI literacy curriculum framework  

• Assist in organizing webinars and stakeholder forums in ASEAN and EU contexts  

• Maintain project knowledge repository for long-term accessibility  

• Support preparation of research outputs, publications, and dissemination materials 

Other Expectations:  

• Research Assistant should report to the PI of the project.  

• Research Assistant should follow the agreed work schedule and if required it may be updated with the consent of the PIs.  

• Research Assistant is required to work full-time (7 ½ hours per day), following regular Government office hours (Monday – Thursday, Saturday 7.45am – 12.15pm; 1.30 – 4.30pm) OR as agreed with the PIs.  

• Public holidays will not be used as working days.  

• Research Assistant is employed on a monthly basis for 12 months.  

• Research Assistant is required to maintain project documentation and progress reports as required by the PI. 

Qualification and/or skills requirement:  

• At least a Master's degree recognised by the National Accreditation Council of Brunei Darussalam.  

• Good work ethic, effective time management, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.  

• Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.  

• Knowledge in statistical analysis, qualitative data analysis, and research methodology are essential.  

• Familiar with statistical analysis software (SPSS), qualitative analysis software (NVivo) or similar, and data visualization tools.  

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

• Good report writing and research documentation skills.  

• Ability to interpret complex data and present findings clearly.  

• Experience in mixed-methods research and cross-cultural research contexts preferred.  

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.  

• Willingness to coordinate with international partners and travel within ASEAN region if required. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Application is opened to Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents only.  

1. Please submit your application through the link below:  

https://forms.gle/FJTt2xEixWrFqpAg9  

2. Additionally, submit your following documents to gsroutb.recruitment@gmail.com, cc to fadzliwati.mohiddin@utb.edu.bn : 

• Detailed curriculum vitae  

• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts  

• A recent passport-sized photo  

• A copy of identification card 

Name the email subject as "APPLICATION FOR Research Assistant (Phase 1) UTB/GSR/1/2025 - APPLICANT'S NAME". Attachment file size must not exceed 10 MB. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

The closing date for application is Tuesday, 30 September 2025 at 4.30 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Vacancy: Research Assition Position (1 Position) 

Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individuals to join as Research Assistant for a Research Project entitled “Process Improvements to Generic High-Value Chemical Intermediates Using Raw Materials from Brunei and Flow Reactors”. 

Research Assistant: 

• Educational background:  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or Chemistry. Industrial experience is an advantage but not essential. 

• Technical expertise: 

• Strong foundation in chemical reaction engineering and process design. 

• Knowledge of organic and industrial chemistry, particularly with organic intermediates. 

• Experience or willingness to work with flow chemistry, microreactors, or continuous processing systems. 

• Familiarity with safety practices for handling exothermic and spontaneous reactions. 

• Basic skills in analytical characterization techniques (GC, HPLC, FTIR, NMR, etc.). 

• Knowledge of process simulation tools is desirable. 

• Research and Innovation: 

• Interest in developing value-added chemicals from Brunei’s feedstocks (benzene, toluene, ammonia, urea, methanol). 

• Ability to design and optimize experiments for process intensification. 

• Experience in preparing scientific reports or conference papers. 

• Professional attributes: 

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

• Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 

• Effective time management, strong work ethic, and ability to work both independently and in a team. 

• Commitment to research ethics, laboratory safety, and professional integrity. 

• Positive attitude, flexibility in working hours, and openness to collaborative work. 

• Additional preferred skills (optional but advantageous): 

• Prior exposure to process scale-up. 

• Basic programming or data analysis skills. 

• Awareness of sustainability and green chemistry principles. 

Job Descriptions: 

1. The Research Assistant (RA) shall follow the work schedule prepared by the Principal Investigator (PI). 

1. The RA is required to maintain a daily journal, with attendance verified by the Project Team Leader. 

1. The RA shall carry out project-related tasks assigned by the PI or Co-Investigator. These may include, but are not limited to, research, documentation, data analysis, and other project-specific responsibilities. 

Working Hours: 

• The RA shall work 7.5 hours per day, following regular Government office hours: 

• Monday–Thursday, Saturday: 7:45 am – 12:15 pm; 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm 

• Or as otherwise agreed by the PI. 

• Public holidays shall not be considered working days. 

How to apply: 

The application is open to Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents only. 

1. Please submit your application through the link below:  

https://forms.gle/qNBsmBs19DTPqSuG8  

2. Additionally, submit your following documents to gsroutb.recruitment@gmail.com, cc to manickam.sivakumar@utb.edu.bn : 

• Detailed curriculum vitae  

• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts  

• A recent passport-sized photo  

• A copy of identification card 

Name the email subject “APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT CREATES/UTB/2025-2027 – APPLICANT’S NAME”. The attachment file size must not exceed 10 MB. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

The closing date for applications is on Thursday, 30th October 2025, at 4.30 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.