Master’s Research Opportunity — Now Open!

Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Malaysian university seeks a highly driven Master’s student for a research project enhancing the quality of foundation engineering mathematics assessments. The role includes analysing data, evaluating assessment quality, producing research outputs, and contributing to publications. A Bachelor's degree in related fields and strong analytical skills are required. Stipend is RM1000/month, adjustable based on grant allocation.

Qualifications

• CGPA ≥ 3.0
• Independent and detail-oriented
• Research-motivated

Responsibilities

• Analyse assessment data using the Rasch Model
• Evaluate item/test quality and generate evidence-based improvements
• Support development of enhanced assessment items
• Produce reports, visualisations, and research outputs
• Contribute to journal publications and conference work

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Familiarity with R/SPSS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Education, Data Science, or related fields

Job description

Project: Enhancing the Quality of Foundation Engineering Mathematics Assessments Through Rasch Model Analysis

Duration: 24 months

Stipend: RM1000/month (adjustable based on grant allocation)

We are seeking a highly driven Master’s student to join a research project aimed at strengthening assessment quality in foundation‑level engineering mathematics using advanced psychometric approaches.

What you’ll do:

• Analyse assessment data using the Rasch Model
• Evaluate item/test quality and generate evidence‑based improvements
• Support development of enhanced assessment items
• Produce reports, visualisations, and research outputs
• Contribute to journal publications and conference work

Who we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Education, Data Science, or related fields
• CGPA ≥ 3.0
• Strong analytical skills; familiarity with R/SPSS is a plus
• Independent, detail‑oriented, and research‑motivated

Apply now:

📩 Send your CV, cover letter, and transcript to [e-mail] (Dr. A'Qilah Ahmad Dahalan).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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