Assistant Professor in Drug Design & Discovery

Job Description

 

Qualification:

  • A Ph.D in Drug Design, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology or a closely related ffield is required.
  • Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable.

Required Experience:

  • Experience : A demonstrated track record of research excellence and the potential to secure funding. Teaching experaience at the university level (3-4 years) is preferred.
  • Publications: A solid publication record in high-impact journals within the field.
  • Research Grants: Individuals with record of funding received from govt agencies would be preferred.

Job Description:

Research

  • Develop and lead an independent, externally funded research projects/programs in drug design and discovery. 
  • Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
  • Collaborate with other faculty members, research institutions and industry partners on interdisciplinary projects.
  • Supervise and mentor postgraduate students, PhD fellows and research staff.

Teaching

  • Teach postgraduate courses in drug design, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and related areas.
  • Develop new courses and curricula that reflect the latest advances in the field.
  • Provide academic advising and mentorship to students, including supervising student research projects and theses.

Collaboration, Outreach and Administration

  • Participate in departmental, institute, and university committees and activities.
  • Engage in outreach activities to promote the department's mission and enhance its visibility.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies and strategies.

 

Key Skills

  • Strong background in computational drug design, structure-based drug design or cheminformatics.
  • Proficiency in modern laboratory techniques and tools used in drug discovery.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
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