Vacancy: Research Assistant (2 Positions) 

Universiti Teknologi Brunei is seeking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to join a temporary position as a part-time Research Assistant for Research project on plant-based oil/water filtration system. 

Qualification and/or skills requirement: 

• Minimum qualification of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related fields. 

Applicant should possess the following:  

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

• Interested in doing research with the proven ability to conduct research independently, writing research articles and reports. The work may involve the use of manual and CNC machines and wood working tools. 

• A positive attitude and flexibility in working hours. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to learn quickly and has experience in handling laboratory equipment. 

HOW TO APPLY:  

Application is opened to Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents only.  

1) To apply, please go to the application form below: 

https://forms.office.com/r/8jZgfT8e3Z 

2) Please email the following documents to gsro.ar@utb.edu.bn : 

• Detailed curriculum vitae  

• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts  

• Recent passport photo  

• Copy of Identify Card   

And name the email subject “APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT UTB/GSR/2/2024 (11) – APPLICANT’S NAME”. Attachment file size must not exceed 10 MB.  

The closing date for application is Saturday, 7 December 2024 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 fields. 

• 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) To apply, please go to the application form below: 

https://forms.office.com/r/ysFQkmExpA 

2) Please email the following documents to gsro.ar@utb.edu.bn : 

• Detailed curriculum vitae  

• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts  

• Recent passport photo  

• Copy of Identify Card   

And name the email subject “APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT UTB/GSR/1/2024 (1) – APPLICANT’S NAME”. Attachment file size must not exceed 10 MB.  

The closing date for application is Saturday, 7 December 2024 at 4.30 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Vacancy: Research Assistant (One Position)  

Universiti Teknologi Brunei is seeking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to join a temporary position as a part-time Research Assistant for Research project titled  "Audit effectiveness, regulation and auditor: The study of industries in audit reporting while performing internal and external audit".          

Job Descriptions:   

RA should carry out the works pertaining to the project as assigned by the Principal Investigator(s) /Co-Investigator(s), and they may include but not limited to the following:  

• Manage and regularly update the progress of the project;  

• Assist in the researching the Audit content for the project;  

• Assist in preparing Audit presentation of the project;  

• Assist in deploying and retraction of the solution to and off the site;  

• Other duties relevant to the project or activities of the research centre when required; 

Other Expectations:  

• Research Assistant (RA) should report to the Principal Investigator(s) of the project.  

• RA should follow work schedule as prepared by the Principal Investigator(s).  

• The RA is required to work 7 ½ hours per day, following regular Government office hours 

 (Monday – Thursday, Saturday 7.45am – 12.15pm; 1.30 – 4.30pm) or as agreed within the  

Principal Investigator(s).  

• Public holidays will not be used as working days.  

• The RA will work for a maximum of 15 days per month.  

• The RA is required to keep a daily log book and attendance is to be verified by Principal  

Investigator(s) for purpose of calculations of allowance.  

Qualification 

and/or skills requirement:  

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business and  Accounting or any other closely related fields.  

• The appointee should have a solid background   business related research projects.  

• The appointee should have a solid background in  business and accounting or finance or audit  or any related fields.  

• The appointee should have good grasp of SPSS or any data analysis research skill. 

Applicant should possess the following:  

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

• Interested in doing research with the proven ability to conduct research independently.  

• A positive attitude and flexibility in working hours.  

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

• Possess good organisational skills and effective time management.  

• Familiarity with LaTeX and Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis etc).  

HOW TO APPLY:  

Application is opened to Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents only.  

1) To apply, please go to the application form below: 

https://forms.office.com/r/fEqXc9bTeY 

2) Please email the following documents to gsro.ar@utb.edu.bn : 

Detailed curriculum vitae  

Copies of academic certificates and transcripts  

Recent passport photo  

Copy of Identify Card   

And name the email subject “APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT UTB/GSR/2/2023 (7) – APPLICANT’S NAME”. Attachment file size must not exceed 10 MB.  

The closing date for application is Saturday, 7 December 2024 at 4.30 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Vacancy: Research Assistant (2 Positions) 

Universiti Teknologi Brunei is seeking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to join a temporary position as a part-time Research Assistant for Research project entitled “Novel 3D Printer Filaments made from polymeric biocomposite reinforced by nanocrystalline cellulose derived from Brunei native wood”. 

Qualification and/or skills requirement: 

• Minimum qualification of Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or any other closely related fields. 

Applicant should possess the following:  

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

• Interested in doing research with the proven ability to conduct research independently, writing research articles and reports. The work may involve the use of machine to prepare 3D printing filament, the use of 3D printer machine and analysis of data. Expertise in 3D printing technology will be a bonus. 

• A positive attitude and flexibility in working hours.  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving  skills 

• Ability to learn quickly and has experience in handling laboratory equipment 

HOW TO APPLY:   

Application is opened to Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents only.   

1) To apply, please go to the application form below:  

https://forms.office.com/r/5yEatgprSW 

2) Please email the following documents to gsro.ar@utb.edu.bn :  

• Detailed curriculum vitae   

• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts   

• Recent passport photo   

• Copy of Identify Card    

• And name the email subject “APPLICATION FOR Research Assistant UTB/GSR/1/2024(11) - APPLICANT’S NAME”. Attachment file size must not exceed 10 MB.   

The closing date for application is  Saturday,7th December 2024 at 4.30 pm. Only shortlisted candidate will be notified. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Vacancy: Research Assistant (1 Position) 

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 “AI-assisted Assessment of Holy Quran Recitations”. 

Qualification and/or skills requirement: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computing or any other closely related fields. 

• The primary responsibility of the Research Assistant will be to focus on the design, development and testing of the proposed research protype. 

• The appointee should have proficient experience in the following fields: (1) Artificial Intelligence & Data Mining (2) Web and Mobile Application Development (3) Good understanding of Quran Tajweed Rules. 

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. 

• The appointee will contribute to developing the proposed Web-based Application within the given timeframe. 

HOW TO APPLY:  

Application is opened to Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents only.  

1) To apply, please go to the application form below: 

https://forms.office.com/r/fVau1HYUxA 

2) Please email the following documents to gsro.ar@utb.edu.bn : 

Detailed curriculum vitae  

Copies of academic certificates and transcripts  

Recent passport photo  

Copy of Identify Card   

And name the email subject “APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT UTB/GSR/1/2024 (14) – APPLICANT’S NAME”. Attachment file size must not exceed 10 MB.  

The closing date for application is Saturday, 7 December 2024 at 4.30 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Vacancy: Research Assistant (1 Position)

Center for Research on AgriFood Science and Technology (CrAFT) Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly committed Research Assistant (RA) to join the research project – AIquatic Aquafeeder. This project is funded by UNDP and led by Principal Investigator (PI) Dr Lim Tiong Hoo. 

Roles and Responsibilities

The study aims to: 

• Develop and implement AI models for detecting prawns and feed in aquaculture environments. 

• Design, train, and validate machine learning algorithms based on real-time data from cameras, sensors, and other sources. 

• Collaborate with aquaculture experts to understand feeding patterns and optimize the feeding system. 

• Integrate AI models with hardware, including solar-powered automatic feeders. 

Research Assistant will be responsible for building the prawn model and analysing data for the system. Finally, the RA will assist in writing of the report and articles to be submitted for conferences/journals. 

Job Descriptions 

• Act as associate investigator/project leader on research project. 

• Assess, interpret and evaluate outcomes of research. 

• Resolve problems of meeting research objectives and deadlines. 

• Assist with administrative tasks related to the project. 

Person Specifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field. 

• Proven experience in developing and deploying AI models. 

• Experience with machine learning techniques such as computer vision, deep learning, and data modeling. 

• Able to balance the pressures of research, administrative demands and competing deadlines. 

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar AI frameworks. 

• Experience with computer vision and image recognition technologies. 

• Hands-on experience with hardware integration (e.g., sensors, cameras, IoT devices). 

Skills:

•  Demonstrate an interest and knowledge in research. 
• Be proactive, enthusiastic and willing to learn and grow. 

HOW TO APPLY:   

Application is opened to Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents only.    

1) To apply, please go to the application form below:  

https://forms.office.com/r/Ux9BPLAj0W 

2) Please email the following documents to gsro.ar@utb.edu.bn :  

• Detailed curriculum vitae   

• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts   

• Recent passport photo   

• Copy of Identify Card    

And name the email subject “APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT UTB-GSR-UNDP – APPLICANT’S NAME”. Attachment file size must not exceed 10 MB.   

 The closing date for application is Saturday, 7 December 2024 at 4.30 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.