Universiti Brunei Darussalam
The Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER), UBD is seeking applications for ONE (1) part-time Research Assistant to conduct the duties of the Deputy Supervisor for Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC), for a period of nine (9) months from 1 Jul 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Job Description:
The roles of the Research Assistant include:
- Staff management.
- Maintenance of buildings, infrastructures, field facilities and equipment.
- Supplies and waste management.
- Organization of visits.
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences (or equivalent degree in the related field).
- Brunei citizens.
- Possess valid driver’s license with own transportation.
- Open to male applicants only. Satisfactory fitness level with no chronic diseases.
- Work experience in administration, management, hospitality, maintenance, and repairs of research equipment and other infrastructure, especially in a remote field research centre or equivalent is an advantage.
- Experience with health and safety matters, and first aid training, is an advantage.
- Ample experience fieldwork experience at KBFSC or other forest sites in Brunei.
Other conditions:
- Expected to work overnight and work out-of-office hours in KBFSC for extended periods including Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays.
Rates:
- Bachelor’s degree holders: BND 119.50 per day working for 9 days a month.
Required documents
Interested candidates should submit soft copies of the following documents (zipped as 1 document) to Dr Norhayati Ahmad (norhayati.ahmad@ubd.edu.bn) by 24 July 2026:
- Cover letter
- Latest CV
- Certificates (or academic transcripts) of degrees and English language
- Copy of National IC
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.