Instructor

Overview

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAEU is seeking to appoint a full-time Instructor to contribute to its research, teaching, and administrative activities. The ideal candidate provides a high level of research support for various projects, manages the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology laboratory practicals, and assists in its teaching mission. The successful candidate will contribute to conducting practicals in undergraduate and post-graduate programs, including the MS and PhD programs. The candidate is expected to conduct advanced research, both applied and methodological, in biomedical sciences, publish findings in reputable journals, and collaborate with colleagues locally and regionally. International collaboration, especially with prestigious academic institutions, is encouraged. The successful candidate will also share administrative work in the department and the College, including serving on committees, invigilating examinations, and contributing to student assessments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and supervision in undergraduate and postgraduate programs including MS and PhD.
• Provide high level research support for various projects and conduct advanced research in biomedical sciences (applied and methodological).
• Manage the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology laboratory practicals.
• Publish research findings in reputable journals.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the College of Medicine & Health Sciences, other UAEU colleges, and local/regional institutions; international collaboration is encouraged.
• Share administrative duties in the department and the College, including serving on committees, invigilating examinations, and contributing to student assessments.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Biomedical Science/ or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with some postdoctoral experiences are preferred.

Expected Skills

• At least 2-3 years of experience in an academic or research institution, with a demonstrated publication record in high-impact journals.
• Experience in purification of recombinant proteins using fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) systems with multiple chromatographic techniques, including affinity, ion-exchange, and size-exclusion chromatography.
• Optimized purification workflows to improve protein yield, purity, and stability for downstream biochemical & structural studies.
• Size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) for protein polishing, aggregation analysis, and molecular weight estimation.
• Performing and troubleshooting biochemical and molecular biology techniques, including PCR, RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, immunocytochemistry, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA.
• Preparation and purification of viral vectors for gene delivery.
• Documentation of experimental procedures, purification results, and batch records in laboratory notebooks and electronic records.
• Qualitative and quantitative research knowledge and experience.
• Statistical knowledge and experience.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administration skills.
• Ability to independently design and execute experiments, interpret data, and identify appropriate follow-up strategies.
• Time management and self-management skills.
• Be comfortable working with small animals.

Close Date

Close Date: Kindly apply before the closing date.