Assistant Professor - Biochemistry

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Category Requirement Education PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field. Experience Typically 2-5 years of postdoctoral research experience. Certifications In some medical college settings, an MD in Biochemistry may be required. Skills Proficiency in bioinformatics, recombinant DNA technology, and statistical analysis.