Job Description: Experienced Associate Professor in Biochemistry

Position: Associate Professor of Biochemistry

Department: Department of Biochemistry

Institution: Annaporna Medical college

Location: Tamil nadu, Salem

Position Overview:

- We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Associate Professor of Biochemistry to join our dynamic faculty. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, an established research portfolio, and a passion for teaching and mentoring students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. This position offers opportunities for significant contribution to the department's research initiatives, curriculum development, and academic leadership.

- Undergraduate & Graduate Teaching: Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction in biochemistry courses, including lectures, lab sessions, and seminars.

- Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the biochemistry curriculum, ensuring it remains current with advances in the field.

- Student Mentoring: Provide academic and career mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students, including supervising independent research projects and theses.

- Advising: Act as a faculty advisor for students, offering guidance on coursework, career pathways, and research opportunities.

Qualifications:

Required:

Education: MBBS MS/MD

Experience: A minimum of 4 years of postdoctoral experience and prior academic experience at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent, with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and independent research.

Research: A proven track record of high-quality research publications in peer-reviewed journals and a history of successful grant funding.

Teaching: Experience in teaching biochemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with strong communication and pedagogical skills.

Leadership: Demonstrated ability to contribute to departmental and institutional leadership through service on academic committees, student mentorship, and faculty collaboration.

Preferred:

Research Focus: Expertise in [specific area of biochemistry or related fields, such as bioinformatics, structural biochemistry, or metabolic pathways].

Grant Funding: Evidence of securing external research grants from national or international agencies.