Assistant Professor- Biological Sciences (Bioinformatics)

Role purpose

Teaching

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in assigned subject areas and schedules.
• Prepare course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, and teaching materials; revise subject matter and contribute to curriculum planning.
• Explain course instruction and evaluation methods, select teaching aids, monitor student performance, and provide remedial classes when necessary.
• Set and mark examinations, coursework, assignments, laboratory work, and homework; use current instructional technology.
• Supervise student research, practical work, thesis preparation, and teaching internships; participate in thesis evaluation.
• Participate in professional peer reviews and develop teaching effectiveness.

Research and scholarly activities

• Develop a research program and produce peer-reviewed publications in bioinformatics or a related area.
• Share scholarly work for critical peer review and present papers at professional meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Participate in professional organization panels and departmental or faculty seminars.
• Identify and pursue external funding and grants; raise the Department and Faculty profile.
• Collaborate with colleagues on research and consultancy activities within and outside the University.

Academic service

• Contribute to departmental and University working groups or committees and student recruitment, retention, and placement.
• Provide community service and support student organization activities.
• Contribute through peer review, editorial roles, professional organizations, outreach, collaboration, and public engagement.
• Follow information security and confidentiality policies, report security risks, support a safe work environment, and coordinate across departments.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualifications and experience

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
• A top-150 globally ranked institution is preferred.
• At least two years of relevant experience and a demonstrated scholarly record, including peer-reviewed publications in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a closely related area.