Associate Professor

Description

Medical Sciences

Khalifa University is a leading academic institution committed to providing world-class education, research, and innovation. The Department of Medical Sciences, within the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at Khalifa University, covers a wide array of fields, including biogerontology, healthy longevity, chronic disease studies, the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare, and the development of genetic and non-genetic tools for precision medicine.

Faculty members are expected to conduct cutting-edge research and secure extramural funding. The college is equipped with world-class research facilities, supporting high-caliber scientific inquiry.

Candidates should be engaged in high-impact research, deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, mentor and advise students, foster intellectual curiosity and research excellence, and actively participate in the academic community.

The department is part of a young, vibrant college with four departments (Medical Sciences, Epidemiology, Biology, and Biomedical Engineering), offering four PhD programs, as well as Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees. The department currently offers a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences with a focus on Precision Medicine.

We invite applications for faculty positions at the rank of Professor/Associate Professor, with lower ranks potentially considered, in the following areas:

1. Biogerontology
2. Bioinformatics
3. Metabolic Diseases
4. Immunotherapy
5. Stem Cell Therapy

Qualifications

A Ph.D., MD, or equivalent degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related disciplines from an accredited institution is required, along with a minimum of four years of relevant experience. Preference will be given to candidates with education and/or prior service in distinguished institutions of higher education.

Candidates should demonstrate expertise in fundamental or applied research, possess an established research track record, and have a strong publication history in top-tier journals. The applicant should have experience in writing competitive grants and attracting external research funding. A strong commitment to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels is also required.

The candidate’s CV should include the following information:

• Field of Specialization
• Citation Data from Scopus and Google Scholar (with links)
• Academic Qualifications
• Academic Honors and Awards
• Membership in Professional Bodies
• Summary of Courses Taught
• Participation in Academic Accreditation (if applicable)
• Students Supervised (by level)
• Complete List of Publications
• Research Grants Obtained
• Membership on Journal Editorial Boards
• Academic and Professional Services

Employment terms:

University offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to a generous salary, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, support for education allowance for school-age children, and annual leave. Faculty members also have access to intramural and extramural research funding opportunities, state-of-the-art research facilities, and professional development programs. Relocation allowance is provided. Employment contracts are typically offered on a renewable basis, subject to performance evaluations and institutional needs.