Assistant Professor - Biochemistry

1. Academic Instruction & Pedagogy

• Curriculum Development: Design and deliver lectures on topics such as molecular biology, enzymology, metabolic pathways, and clinical chemistry.

• Student Assessment: Create and grade examinations, assignments, and practical lab assessments.

• Mentorship: Advise undergraduate and postgraduate students on academic progress and career paths in healthcare or research.

2. Research & Scholarly Activity

• Independent Research: Establish an active research program in a specialized area (e.g., protein folding, genomics, or medicinal biochemistry).

• Grant Writing: Secure external funding from governmental or private health and science agencies.

• Publication: Conduct experiments and publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

• Collaboration: Work with interdisciplinary teams, often bridging the gap between basic science and clinical application.

3. Laboratory Management

• Supervision: Oversee laboratory technicians and student researchers (PhD or Masters candidates).

• Safety Compliance: Ensure all lab activities adhere to biohazard safety protocols and institutional ethics guidelines.

• Equipment Oversight: Manage the procurement and maintenance of high-end analytical tools like HPLC, mass spectrometers, and thermal cyclers.

Qualifications & Requirements