ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE / FULL PROFESSOR OF VIROLOGY

at  University of Sharjah

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

The primary responsibility of this academic position is to:

• Participate in the teaching of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Deliver courses in their specialized field.
• Conduct independent and internationally competitive research.
• Supervise postdocs, graduate students, and technical personnel in research projects.
• Obtain external funding from national and international sources.
• Engage in academic, industry and health care collaborations.

• Perform administrative obligations within the college and university.Serve as a viral disease expert and contribute actively to community initiatives.

SKILLS:

• Understanding of various teaching methods, instructional strategies, and learning theories to facilitate student learning and engagement.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the subject matter being taught, including key concepts, theories, and applications.
• A strong understanding of virology principles, pathogenesis, and host interactions.
• Proficiency in various laboratory techniques used in virology research, such as viral culture, molecular biology techniques, immunological assays, and microscopy.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other scientists, clinicians, and public health officials, to address complex virology-related challenges.
• Building positive relationships with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders, and demonstrating empathy, patience, and respect in interactions.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development through ongoing learning, reflection, and incorporation of feedback from peers and students.

Qualifications:

• Applicants should be medical graduates with a terminal degree (Ph.D) in virology.
• The candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of excellence in teaching both undergraduate medical students and graduate students in molecular medicine.
• Additionally, candidates must have completed successful postdoctoral training, displaying an outstanding research portfolio, robust record of peer-reviewed publications and a promising ability to secure external grants.
• The preferred candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, along with a proven capacity for administrative and collaborative teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS

Phd

The Clinical Sciences Department at the University of Sharjah, College of Medicine (https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/Medicine/Pages/default.aspx) is committed to expanding its virology program, with a particular emphasis on viral pathogenesis, and is seeking candidates at the Assistant, Associate or Full-Professor level.
We are particularly interested in candidates whose research on viral pathogenesis includes, but is not limited to, virus-host cell interactions, viral-immune system interplay, viral oncogenesis, and emerging viruses. Candidates using molecular, cellular and/or genetic approaches to investigate viral diseases will be preferred.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an energetic, well-funded research program; engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative research as well as teaching undergraduate and graduate students.