Academic Consultant | Master’s & PhD (Malaysian)

Proofreading by Phd; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Proofreading By A UK PhD in Cyberjaya seeks an Academic Consultant to lead research coaching, thesis refinement, and publication mentoring. You will guide Masters and PhD scholars through research design, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation to meet top-tier journal standards.

Applicants should show a first‑author publication record, exceptional academic English writing, and thorough understanding of the international peer‑review process, with experience in both quantitative and

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Engineering, Public Health, Social Science, Business, Finance, Management, English Linguistic, English Education, Policy Studies, or closely related fields.
• Verified lead (first) author of at least one published article in a Scopus or Web of Science (WoS) indexed journal.
• Outstanding academic English writing skills and a thorough grasp of the international peer-review workflow.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level academic supervision and strategic research guidance to Master's and PhD scholars.
• Comprehensively evaluate, edit, and elevate all five core thesis chapters.
• Assist researchers with study frameworks, data analysis strategies, and research proposal development.
• Steer manuscripts through submission, revision, and acceptance in Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) indexed journals.
• Ensure manuscripts meet strict international publishing benchmarks, author guidelines, and standard referencing styles (APA, Vancouver, Harvard, etc.).

Skills

Academic supervision

Research guidance

Editing manuscripts

Academic English writing

Peer-review workflow

Education

Master's or PhD degree in Engineering, Public Health, Social Science, Business, Finance, Management, English Linguistic, English Education, Policy Studies, Political Science

Tools

IBM SPSS

SmartPLS

AMOS

NVivo

ATLAS.ti

Python

R

Job description

Proofreading By A UK PhD is an established academic consultancy based in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, committed to supporting postgraduate scholars globally.

We are looking for an accomplished Academic Consultant to lead research coaching, thesis refinement, and high-impact publication mentoring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level academic supervision and strategic research guidance to Master's and PhD scholars.
• Comprehensively evaluate, edit, and elevate all five core thesis chapters.
• Assist researchers with study frameworks, data analysis strategies, and research proposal development.
• Steer manuscripts through submission, revision, and acceptance in Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) indexed journals.
• Ensure manuscripts meet strict international publishing benchmarks, author guidelines, and standard referencing styles (APA, Vancouver, Harvard, etc.).

Core Requirements:

• Completed Master's or PhD degree in Engineering, Public Health, Social Science, Business, Finance, Management, English Linguistic, English Education, Policy Studies, Political Science or closely related.
• Verified lead (first) author of at least one published article in a Scopus or Web of Science (WoS) indexed journal.
• Outstanding academic English writing skills and a thorough grasp of the international peer-review workflow.

Preferred Qualifications (Added Advantage):

• First-author publications in prestigious Q1 or Q2 journals.
• Hands-on quantitative analysis experience using IBM SPSS, SmartPLS, or AMOS.
• Familiarity with qualitative methods using NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or thematic analysis.
• Working knowledge of programming or computational tools: Python, R, or Deep Learning.

Optional Qualifications:

• Malaysian national or familiar with Malaysian standards and regulations.
• Familiar with civil engineering and construction-related research topics.
• Familiar with mechanical engineering and/or oil and gas research topics, including research proposal development.
• Able to review or write academic work in Bahasa Malaysia.