29 APRIL 2026-Postdoctoral Fellowship Offer

Centre for Drug Research (CDR)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Higher Institution Centre of Excellence

Research Areas

• Addiction Sciences
• Public Health
• Community-based Service Delivery Models
• Risk Behaviours & Infectious Diseases
  (HIV, Hepatitis, TB among people who use drugs)

Note:
Priority given to USM graduates or Malaysian candidates, especially from Malaysian Research Universities.

Application Deadline

8 May 2026

Applicant Criteria

1. Strong academic record and research output in the last 3 years, specifically in:
   • Addiction sciences
   • Public health
   • Community-based research on substance use, addictive behaviours, and infectious diseases (HIV, hepatitis, TB)
2. Minimum:
   • Two (2) Q1/Q2 journal publications (Web of Science or Scopus indexed)
   • At least one (1) as First Author
3. Open for full-time position based on merit
4. Demonstrated:
   • Research skills
   • Achievements
   • Expertise
   • Dedication
   • Ability to work independently

Contact Information

B. Vicknasingam, PhD
Professor
Centre for Drug Research
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Penang, Malaysia

Tel:
+604 6532140
+6012 4300079

Email:
vickna@usm.my