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Postdoctoral Researcher in Functional Food Development, Cell Culture and Animal Studies Universiti Putra Malaysia in Malaysia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Biology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 24, 2026

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Malaysia

University

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

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Keywords

Biology
Nutrition
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Scholarly Publishing
Cell Culture Techniques
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About this position

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in a University-Driven Research Programme (UDRP) focused on functional food development, with research emphasis on cell culture and animal studies.

The role includes conducting laboratory and animal experiments, assisting with research proposal preparation, publishing high-quality manuscripts, and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Eligibility: Open to Malaysian and international applicants. Candidates must hold a PhD from a recognised university or research institution in a relevant field, with the PhD awarded within the past 10 years. Applicants must also satisfy the publication requirements: for PhD holders within 5 years, at least 5 publications including at least 3 Q1/Q2 Science & Technology papers; for PhD holders within 10 years, at least 10 publications including at least 6 Q1/Q2 Science & Technology papers. Stated health requirements must also be met.

Funding: Salary is RM5,500 per month on a 2-year contract.

Contact: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tham Chau Ling, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia. Applications are submitted by sending a CV/Resume to [email protected].

Deadline: 24 August 2026.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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