POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP (FPD) USM 2026

Science Field

Produce two (2) publications as the First Author in ISI Web of Science indexed journals (Q1/Q2 in the Journal Citation Report (JCR) only).

Non-Science Field

Produce two (2) publications as the First Author in Scopus indexed journals (Q1/Q2 in SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) or JCR). Publications in JCR journals are highly encouraged.

•FPD publications/KPIs will be considered as additional KPIs to the existing KPIs of the Supervisor set by the University.

This KPI is the primary criterion for evaluation and consideration for reappointment (if applicable).

•Awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.

•Good academic merit and research output in the last three (3) years, particularly in publications:

Science Field

Two (2) publications in journals indexed in the ISI Web of Science (Q1/Q2 in the Journal Citation Report (JCR) only) with one (1) of the publications as the First Author.

OR One (1) Patent.

Non-Science Field

Two (2) publications in journals indexed by Scopus with one (1) of the publications as the First Author. Preference is given to publications in JCR.

•The field of appointment is open but must be relevant to the supervisor identified according to the school/center of excellence.

The key performance indicator (KPI) for the postdoctoral fellow under this application is set at six (6) publications, as opposed to the previously stated two (2) publications. Out of the six (6) required publications, at least two (2) must be from Q1 or Q2 journals, while the remaining four (4) publications should be indexed in Web of Science (WoS) [other than journals with Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) status] or Scopus. These requirements are aligned with the salary offered for the position and are essential for consideration of contract extension upon completion of the fellowship, subject to the availability of such opportunities at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).