Assistant Professor- Biological Sciences (Bioinformatics)

Khalifa University is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences with a specialisation in Bioinformatics. The position combines teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels with the development of a research programme and participation in academic service. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s research profile, publish scholarly work, supervise students, and collaborate with colleagues on projects in bioinformatics or closely related areas. Candidates should be able to connect computational approaches with biological and health-science research.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in areas assigned by the department.
• Prepare course outlines, lesson plans, learning resources, assessments, and student feedback activities.
• Develop a research programme in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a closely related field.
• Produce peer-reviewed publications and present research at academic conferences and seminars.
• Supervise student research, practical work, dissertations, and thesis development.
• Identify external funding opportunities and prepare competitive grant proposals.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the university and with external research partners.
• Contribute to committees, academic events, student engagement, outreach, and professional activities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a closely related discipline.
• Degree from a recognised institution; a top-150 globally ranked institution is preferred.
• At least two years of relevant experience.
• A demonstrated record of scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications in a relevant field.

Skills and Competencies

Candidates should have strong computational and analytical abilities, research communication skills, and a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring. The role also requires an ability to work across disciplines, build research collaborations, and contribute to the academic community.

Employment Details

This is a full-time faculty position based in Abu Dhabi. The appointment includes teaching, research, scholarly activity, and service responsibilities in support of the university’s academic mission.