Jawatan Kosong di Akademi Sains Malaysia

1.ANALYST OFFICER (Gred E41- Contract)

Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) is seeking a talented individual to join an interdisciplinary team that develops and manages information system pertaining to science, technology and innovation (STI) policies, activities, organizations and industries.

Responsibilities:
• Data collection and management
Collect and analyze data sets for policy-related research and analysis. Perform stock take of Malaysian STI Resources by building an alliance with public agencies and data vendors.
• Proposal preparation
Support a research team with narrative or graphical forms of data to provide evidence-based advisory to ASM Stakeholders
• Project management
Assist in managing ASM operational activities and projects such as Policy Monitoring and Auditing, Knowledge and Technology Watch, Technology Analysis and STI Collaboration Opportunities.
• Secretarial Services
Provide support to ASM Committees which includes organizing convening workshops and performing baseline studies.

Requirements:
• Malaysian citizen
• Hons. Degree/Masters in Science in disciplines including Engineering, Economy and Applied Mathematics
• High interest in STI policy issues in Malaysia
• Experience in data collation, statistical analysis and database searches
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia
• 2 years experience in related fields

An ideal candidate has a strong commitment to issues of STI, good analytical skills with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Remuneration:
Salary range: RM1913.16 – RM5471.66, depending on qualifications. In addition to the basic salary, appropriate allowances will be provided.

2.ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT (Gred W27 – Contract)

Responsibilities :
• Handling accounts payable / receivable etc
• Maintain accounting records and files in organized and confidential manner

Requirements :
• Malaysian citizen
• Min. a Diploma in Accounting / LCCI or its equivalent that is accredited by JPA
• 2 years of similar working experience or equivalent
• Familiar with accounting software preferably Standard Accounting System for Government Agencies (SAGA)
• Able to start work immediately
• Responsible and hardworking with positive work attitude

Remuneration:
Salary range: RM1,366.27– RM3,570.75 depending on qualifications. In addition to the basic salary, appropriate allowances will be provided.

Application Info:
Please send a letter of interest, resume, a copy of applicant’s passport photo and other relevant credentials to the following address:

Chief Executive Officer
Academy of Sciences Malaysia
902- 4, Jalan Tun Ismail
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 -26949898 Fax: 03 - 26945858
Email: admin@akademisains.gov.my

Closing Date:31 May 2012

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