Clinical Nurse, Off-Campus Hospitals

The ideal candidate will have:

• an MD, PhD, or an equivalent degree in a relevant discipline;
• a minimum of 10 years relevant work experience, 5 years or more at the rank of Associate Professor and be eligible for appointment at AKU for the rank of Associate Professor or Professor;
• a sustained and outstanding body of scholarship in translational regenerative medicine research, inclusive of cell or gene therapy development, as demonstrated through international peer-reviewed funding, publications, presentations, changes to practice or policy and/or other forms of dissemination that are recognized internationally;
• a demonstrated record in faculty and staff mentorship and training of graduate students and postdoctoral/clinical fellows;
• a demonstrated record of leadership of significant single or multi-site research programmes with high impact deliverables;
• experience in working with legislators, community leaders, industry representatives, and philanthropic partners;
• the ability to effectively represent the Centre in regional, national and international fora;
• demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging;
• demonstrated success in recruiting exceptional clinical and/or bench scientists.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications addressed to The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition via email hr.recruitment@aku.edu with the position title Director, Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research in the subject line. Applications should include:

• A covering letter expressing interest and suitability for the role;
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae;
• Names and contact details of three referees (referees will only be approached at the final stage of the search and selection process, and only with the candidate’s express permission).

No hard copy applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Comprehensive employment reference checks for the finalists will be conducted.