Assistant Professor - Biochemistry&Molecular Biolgy.-CMHS

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applicants for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank. We seek an outstanding candidate with demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, and academic services. Applicants should have expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology or closely related disciplines, with the potential to contribute to the department’s research and teaching missions. Applicants with expertise in, but not limited to, the following areas are encouraged to apply: biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, epigenetics, molecular mechanisms of diseases (e.g., cancer, metabolic, and neurological disorders), stem cell biology, infectious diseases, systems & synthetic biology, computational biology and chemistry. Interdisciplinary and translational research aligned with biomedical applications is particularly encouraged. Preference will be given to candidates with strong expertise in bioinformatics and computational approaches to disease modeling, including the integration of multi-omics datasets and the development of computational and AI-driven frameworks to investigate complex disease biology and other aspects of molecular and cell biology. The successful candidate must demonstrate an independent, externally funded research program, leading to impactful, high rankings peer-reviewed publications. The candidate should also demonstrate skills in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in topics related to biochemistry and molecular biology and be willing to contribute to curriculum development and program innovation. Candidates should also provide evidence of successful advising and supervision of graduate and/or undergraduate students. The successful candidate should be willing to interact closely with departmental colleagues and collaborate to strengthen research and academic programs of the department. He/she will be also required to serve in the department, college, and university committees, as appointed. Grade: 25.

PhD in Biomedical Sciences or a closely related discipline, including computational biology, bioinformatics, or related computational fields, and a demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Preferred qualifications: At least five years of postdoctoral research experience, or a minimum of two years of experience as an Assistant Professor following completion of a PhD, with a strong publication record in reputable international journals and evidence of, or strong potential for, securing research funding. Experience in supervising undergraduate and/or graduate students is required, as well as familiarity with modern teaching modalities, such as problem-based and team-based learning (PBL/TBL) or flipped classrooms. Candidates should demonstrate the use of technology-enhanced teaching methods and effective student assessment strategies. Expertise in biostatistics, data analysis, or research methodologies is considered an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to initiate and sustain both internally and externally funded research in their area of expertise and to publish findings in reputable international journals.

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biochemistry and molecular biology; contribute to curriculum development and program innovation; supervise graduate and undergraduate students; engage in independent, externally funded research; collaborate with department colleagues; participate in department, college, and university committees; contribute to teaching, research, and service missions of the department.