Graduate Research Assistant

University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Universiti Malaya invites applications for a Graduate Research Assistant on a funded PhD project titled Development of Malaysia’s Digital Financial Literacy Index (DFLI): A National Framework for Monitoring Digital Financial Capability in the Digital Economy. This full-time PhD opportunity focuses on digital financial literacy, financial capability, FinTech, or related fields.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, data collection and management, reporting, manuscript preparation, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a closely related field.
• Strong interest in quantitative and empirical research methods.
• Good academic writing and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic literature reviews.
• Support quantitative data collection, data management, and screening.
• Assist with interpretation and reporting of findings.
• Contribute to journal manuscripts, conference papers, reports, and presentations.
• Participate in research meetings and project activities.
• Maintain high standards of research ethics and data management.
• Collaborate with the project leader, mentor, and stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative research

Academic writing

English communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Economics/Finance/Financial Literacy/FinTech/Business/Social Sciences

Tools

SPSS

Jamovi

SmartPLS

AMOS

R

Python

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) to join a funded PhD research project at Universiti Malaya.

Project Title:

Development of Malaysia’s Digital Financial Literacy Index (DFLI): A National Framework for Monitoring Digital Financial Capability in the Digital Economy

This is a full-time PhD opportunity for a candidate interested in digital financial literacy, financial capability, FinTech, consumer finance, financial well-being, or related areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct systematic and critical literature reviews
• Support quantitative data collection, data management, and data screening
• Assist with interpretation and reporting of research findings
• Contribute to the preparation of journal manuscripts, conference papers, reports, and research presentations
• Participate actively in research meetings and project-related activities
• Maintain high standards of research ethics, academic integrity, documentation, and data management
• Work collaboratively with the project leader, mentor, co-researchers, and relevant stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Financial Literacy, FinTech, Business, Education, Social Sciences, or a closely related field
• Strong interest in quantitative research and empirical research methods
• Experience with statistical software such as SPSS, Jamovi, SmartPLS, AMOS, R, Python, or equivalent is an advantage
• Good academic writing and communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and contribute effectively within a research team
• Highly motivated, responsible, organised, proactive, and committed to completing a PhD
• Experience with structural equation modelling, particularly PLS-SEM, will be considered an added advantage.

Funding:

• Duration: 3 years
• Education fee waiver
• Full-time PhD opportunity at Universiti Malaya

Interested applicants are invited to submit their CV and relevant supporting documents to:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.