Overview
Universiti Teknologi Brunei is recruiting one temporary Research Assistant for research on a multilayer biodegradable coated urea fertilizer made with Brunei-native materials and validated under tropical conditions.
Full job description
The appointment runs from 1 December 2026 to 28 March 2028. Duties include preparing and characterizing biodegradable coating materials, fabricating coated urea granules, soil incubation and nitrogen-release experiments, ammonia and nitrogen-species measurements, statistical analysis, field trials, research records, journal papers, conference material and patent documentation. The official posting states B$130 per day for a maximum of 80 days across the employment period.
Requirements & qualifications
Open only to Brunei citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a subject relevant to the research topic. Publication experience is an advantage, and UTB asks for independent working ability, urgency, diligence, proactivity and willingness to learn.
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Verified on the current UTB Graduate Studies & Research research-assistant vacancy page. The source states a closing time of 4:30 pm on 30 September 2026 but does not explicitly identify the timezone, so only the authoritative deadline date is stored.
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