Vacancy (Research Scholarship Scheme)

Project Title: Image-based technique for evaluating desiccation cracking behaviour of clayey soil
Location: Sg Long campus
Appointment Duration: 1 year
No. of Vacancy: 1 (one)
Stipend: RM2,000.00
Education Level: Minimum Bachelor degree with CGPA of 2.75 and above
Specific Skills / Knowledge Required:
  • Specific skills: Dedicated, diligent, able to work independently;
  • Knowledge Required: soil mechanics, basic programming (Matlab/Python), image processing
Job Description:
  • Must register as a postgraduate student in UTAR (Master)
  • Combined maximum hours of engagement 40 hours per week
  • Develop measurement tools to evaluate desiccation cracking behaviour laboratory test
  • Perform image processing to quantify desiccation cracking
How to apply: If you are interested, please contact Dr. Lau See Hung via email at laush@utar.edu.my