Job Description
A Professor or Associate Professor in Microbiology teaches, researches, and advances knowledge in microbial sciences at university level — training the next generation of scientists while publishing groundbreaking research in bacteriology, virology, immunology, and infectious disease.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver undergraduate and graduate microbiology lectures and labs.
- Design, update, and maintain comprehensive microbiology course curricula.
- Lead independent research programs in microbial sciences.
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals consistently.
- Supervise and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
- Secure extramural research grants and funding from agencies.
- Serve on departmental, institutional, and academic review committees.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on infectious disease research.
Skill & Experience
- Advanced expertise in bacteriology, virology, or microbial genomics.
- Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and research grants.
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques and laboratory management.
- Excellent teaching, mentoring, and academic communication abilities.
- Experience with bioinformatics tools and microbial data analysis.
- PhD or MD/PhD in Microbiology or closely related scientific field.
Note: Salary depends on experience and skills and is paid in local currency.