Assistant Professor of Computational Biology and Omics | University of Sharjah College of Sciences

Job Description

The Department of Applied Biology in the College of Sciences at the University of Sharjah invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in Computational Biology and Omics, commencing in Fall 2026. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to biotechnology education and research in a dynamic academic environment.

Position Overview:

The Department seeks a qualified faculty member with strong teaching capabilities and a robust research track record. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate biotechnology courses while building research groups in computational biology and omics.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in:
  • Bioinformatics and Advanced Bioinformatics
  • Data Analysis for Biological Sciences
  • General Biology
  • Systems Biology
• Utilize effective and innovative teaching practices
• Develop and enhance course curriculum
• Implement assessment tools to evaluate student learning outcomes

Supervision:

• Supervise fourth-year graduation projects
• Mentor MSc research projects
• Provide academic and professional advising to students
• Support student educational and professional development

Research & Innovation:

• Conduct high-quality research in computational biology and omics
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals with strong impact
• Build research groups in biotechnology
• Secure internal and external research funding
• Demonstrate research impact through citations and publications

Academic Service:

• Participate in program and curriculum development
• Contribute to accreditation processes
• Engage in collaboration and academic service
• Support community outreach initiatives
• Participate in student extracurricular activities

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or closely related field from a university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education
• Preference for candidates from universities ranked among the top 200 worldwide
• Strong research publication record in bioinformatics, computational biology, and omics in peer-reviewed journals
• Minimum two years of teaching experience at undergraduate level
• Professionalism in computational biology and omics techniques
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated student supervision experience
• Familiarity with accreditation processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral experience supported by impactful first-author publications in computational biology and omics
• Record of external research funding
• Alignment with existing research priorities at University of Sharjah
• Contributions to academic service and professional societies

Application Requirements:

• Updated CV clearly documenting:
  • Teaching and learning profile
  • Research and innovation achievements
  • University and community service
  • Evidence of teaching experience at all levels
  • Student supervision record
  • Curriculum and course development
  • Use of innovative teaching practices
  • Publications, citations, and research impact
  • External funding secured

About the Department of Applied Biology:
The Department of Applied Biology is committed to advancing biological sciences through innovative teaching and cutting-edge research in biotechnology and computational biology.

About the University of Sharjah:
The University of Sharjah is a comprehensive academic institution committed to providing quality education and conducting impactful research in service of the community.

Application Deadline:

12/03/2023