Associate Professor- Medical Sciences

Job Purpose

Research

• Conduct innovative, high-quality research in one or more of the following areas:
• Healthy Aging
• Reproductive Health
• Nutritional Medicine
• Develop an independent and sustainable research program aligned with translational and clinical applications.
• Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
• Secure external research funding from national and international agencies or industry partners.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance the research profile of the department and college.

Teaching & Supervision

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biomedical and life sciences and related fields.
• Contribute to existing and emerging academic programs, including:
• Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences (Translational Medicine focus)
• Master's in clinical research
• Bachelor in Nutritional Medicine (upcoming)
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. students.
• Foster a stimulating, inclusive learning environment that promotes critical thinking and scientific inquiry.

Academic Service & Leadership

• Participate in curriculum development, academic accreditation processes, and program quality assurance.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
• Contribute to professional and scientific communities through conference organization, editorial roles, and professional bodies.
• Support the growth and visibility of a young, dynamic college with multiple PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s programs and world-class research facilities.

Essential

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of relevant postdoctoral or academic experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in fundamental or applied research in one of the targeted areas (Healthy Aging, Reproductive Health, Nutritional Medicine or closely related fields).
• Strong record of scholarly publications in leading international journals.
• Evidence of research independence or strong potential to establish a competitive research program.
• Experience and commitment to high-quality teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

Desirable

• Education and/or academic service in distinguished institutions of higher education.
• Proven ability to obtain external research funding.
• Experience supervising students at different levels (undergraduate, Master’s, Ph.D.).
• Participation in academic accreditation and curriculum development.
• Membership in relevant professional and scientific societies.
• Involvement in conference committees, journal editorial boards, or similar academic service roles.
• Physician-scientists and surgeon-scientists are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements (CV Content)

• Field(s) of specialization.
• Citation metrics (Scopus, Google Scholar) with links.
• Academic qualifications and honors/awards.
• Membership in professional bodies.
• Summary of courses taught and accreditation participation (if applicable).
• List of supervised students by level.
• Complete list of publications.
• Research grants obtained.
• Conference committee roles, editorial board memberships, and other academic services.