Research Assistant (Sessional)

Monash University International; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Monash University International is seeking a part-time Research Assistant (Sessional) to contribute to project work at the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Global Population Health. The role is based on the Main Campus in Malaysia and runs from October 2026 to January 2027, requiring 28 hours per week of engagement.

The position offers mentorship under senior researchers and aims to produce peer‑reviewed outputs.

Job description

Research Assistant (Sessional)

Job No.: 495304

School/Unit:Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences/Department of Global Population Health

Location: Main Campus

Employment Type: Part-time (Sessional)

Duration: 28 hours per week, October 2026 to January 2027

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The Opportunity

Malaysia is one of only a handful of countries in the world with a national men's health policy. This project is a retrospective policy analysis of what led to the development of Malaysia’s National Men’s Health Plan of Action 2018-2023: how the issue reached the policy agenda, who shaped the policy, and what enabled its adoption. The work builds on The Lancet series on gender equality, norms and health, authored in part by Professor Sarah Hawkes (co-chair of the Lancet Commission on Gender and Global Health) and Professor Buse. The project is supported by Dr Peter Gan of the Health Transformation Unit, Ministry of Health Malaysia, who will facilitate access to stakeholders.

The Research Assistant will conduct the policy analysis under the supervision and close mentoring of Professor Buse, whose expertise lies in health policy analysis. The analysis is intended to result in a peer‑reviewed journal publication, with the Research Assistant as a co‑author. The role also supports the launch of the Lancet series at Monash University Malaysia.

Reporting Line: The position reports to Director of Programme Development,Department of Global Population Health

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Position Description

Research Assistant (Sessional)

Enquiries

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Monash University Malaysia reserves the right to delay or not to proceed with an appointment for the above-mentioned position.

Job Closing Date

20 October 2026 at 11:55 pm MYT