The Malay Language, Linguistics and Literature programme at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is conducting a research project titled “Science Mapping and Bibliometric Profiling of Intellectual Production in Malay Language and Linguistics Studies (1985-2025).”
This project uses a quantitative scientometric approach to map and profile intellectual production in Malay language and linguistics studies over the period 1985–2025. It will involve compiling a harmonised bibliographic dataset from major indexing platforms, including Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Quantitative analyses will then be conducted to assess research productivity and influence through publication trends, leading sources, and citation patterns.
The project will also examine collaboration structures through co-authorship networks at the author, institutional, and country levels. Science-mapping techniques, including keyword co-occurrence, co-citation analysis, and bibliographic coupling, will be used to identify key themes, emerging research areas, and potential intellectual turning points in the field.
Key outputs of the project include comparative benchmarks, visual maps, and evidence-based strategies to strengthen regional collaboration, research capacity, and the international visibility of Malay language and linguistics studies.
We are seeking to appoint one part-time Research Assistant for a period of four months, beginning 1 July 2026.
The Role
The successful candidate will support academic research activities related to bibliometric and scientometric analysis, as well as big data analysis in Malay language and linguistics studies. The candidate must be available to work for up to 24 days across the four-month research period.
Responsibilities will include collecting data from selected online and offline databases, visualising data using relevant software, attending planning and training sessions on bibliometric software, and carrying out other research-related tasks as assigned by the researcher.
Minimum Requirements:
- Brunei citizen or permanent resident.
- A degree (undergraduate or higher) in Malay Language, Linguistics, and Literature.
- Strong qualitative research skills with the ability to organize materials effectively.
- Computer-literate with a willingness to learn quantitative data analysis tools.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Fluent in Malay (both Brunei and Standard Malay) and English.
- Excellent language awareness and strong written and spoken communication skills.
Documents:
Interested candidates should submit soft copies of the following documents to Dr. Lalu Nurul Yaqin (Principal Researcher) at lalu.yaqin@ubd.edu.bn by 16th June 2025:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of Academic Certificates and Transcripts
- Copy on National ID
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.