Postdoctoral Fellow (FPD 2026) – Geotechnical & Geological Engineering School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang

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.

Eligibility requirements include: - A PhD in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geophysics, GIS, or a closely related field - Strong research background and good publication record - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment - Good command of English in writing and communication The successful candidate will contribute to research activities related to geotechnical and geological engineering, including: - Field investigation - Data analysis and interpretation - Technical writing - Publication of research outcomes in reputable journals