Organisation: Universiti Malaya

Department: Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Education

Location: Remote, with a weekly meeting online or at Universiti Malaya

Research Project: Bridge or Substitute Study 1: Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health Help-Seeking in Asia (Scoping Review)

Timeline: October 2026 to January 2027 (about 12 weeks)

Time Commitment: 10 hours per week

Schedule: Flexible; work online at your own pace within weekly targets

Application Deadline: 30/10/2026

Research Project Overview

• A scoping review mapping research on how artificial intelligence (chatbots, AI apps, screening and referral tools) relates to mental health help-seeking in Asia, with attention to men
• Follows JBI scoping review methods and will be reported using PRISMA-ScR
• Informs two later trials of an AI companion with Malaysian men

Position Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Research Assistant Intern to work as a second reviewer alongside the principal investigator and one other research assistant. This is a good opportunity for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on research experience in digital mental health.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen titles and abstracts of research papers against set eligibility criteria;
• Retrieve full-text articles and screen them, recording reasons for exclusion;