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Academic Institute in Sharjah, UAE is looking for a Food and Industrial Biotechnology – Assistant Professor with the following:
Job Responsibilities
Teaching and Academic Duties
- Deliver high-quality lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions in biotechnology-related subjects at undergraduate and graduate levels, including Tissue Culture, Industrial Biotechnology, Food Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.
- Develop innovative teaching materials, assessments, and laboratory exercises that promote active, experiential learning.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects, theses, and dissertations.
- Participate in curriculum design, review, and enhancement to align programs with current scientific trends and industry standards.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of assessment tools and outcome-based education (OBE) methodologies to ensure continuous academic improvement.
Research and Scholarly Activities
- Conduct high-quality research in biotechnology, with emphasis on fermentation, industrial bioprocesses, and food biotechnology applications.
- Establish and strengthen research groups and collaborations within and outside the university.
- Secure competitive research funding from internal university programs and external national or international grants.
- Publish impactful research articles in high-ranking, peer-reviewed journals and present findings at international conferences.
- Engage in technology transfer, patent applications, and innovation initiatives aligned with the university’s strategic research goals.
Student Mentorship and Academic Advising
- Provide academic and career guidance to students, fostering their academic growth and professional readiness.
- Mentor students on research ethics, scientific writing, and laboratory practices.
Community and Institutional Engagement
- Participate actively in departmental and university committees.
- Support community outreach programs, student clubs, and extracurricular activities related to science and technology.
- Contribute to initiatives that strengthen university–industry partnerships and promote knowledge exchange.
Job Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Biotechnology (Industrial, Food, or Pharmaceutical Biotechnology) from a university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education.
- Minimum two years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level, with demonstrated use of modern, interactive, and hands-on teaching approaches.
- Proven research record with publications in fermentation technology, industrial biotechnology, and food analysis in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and teamwork.
- Postdoctoral research experience is highly desirable.
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