Assistant / Associate / Professor of Chemistry / Specialty, Biochemistry

17 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

QATAR UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Biological sciences
Chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Qatar

Application Deadline

31 Jan 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Organization Name: Chemistry and Earth Sciences Department

Qatar University Profile:

Qatar University is the premier national institution of higher education with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellence coupled with  a keen spirit of volunteerism and civic responsibility. This is underpinned by committed leadership and an experienced and motivated faculty and staff body.

College Profile:

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses ten departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences, including English Literature and Linguistics, Arabic Language, Humanities, History, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Mass Communication, Psychology, Policy, Planning & Development, Mathematics, Statistics & Physics, Chemistry, Biological & Environmental Sciences, and Material Sciences. The College offers five Master's Programs in Arabic Language and Literature, Gulf Studies, Applied Statistics, Environmental Science, Materials Science and Technology, and two Ph.D. programs in Biological and Environmental Sciences and Gulf Studies. The College also offers a Program of Arabic for Non-Native Speakers. 

As members of QU, CAS faculty have excellent opportunities to secure intramural and extramural funding for their research ideas. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is a significant source of research funding, with individual project funding reaching up to $600,000 per project and up to 5 million for exceptional projects. Faculty can also apply for undergraduate and graduate students' research funding programs. As the largest national university in the country, Qatar University is the recipient of most QNRF awards, with many research-active faculty members able to win multiple grants.

Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences Profile:

The "Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences" consists of two programs, Chemistry and Geology. The B.Sc. degree program in chemistry has been accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) Since 2009. The department is home to more than 50 staff members (30 full-time faculty members with expertise in all areas of chemistry, two lecturers, twelve teaching assistants, and 11 technicians). We strive to build a generation equipped with the knowledge, competence, and modern and comprehensive education in chemistry. The department currently has more than 200 students. In addition, it offers courses in various programs at Qatar University, including Biology, Environmental Science, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Human Nutrition, Medicine, and Pharmacy. The department has various modern instruments, including ICP-MS, LC-MS, GC-MS, and UV and IR spectrophotometers. In numerous aspects, the department has been collaborating with national and international communities, such as the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC, UK) and the American Chemical Society (ACS, USA). Fields of collaboration include organizing symposiums and public lectures and hosting workshops and seminars together with other international communities. The faculty members are active in teaching and research, and several have been awarded significant funding from the Qatar National Research Fund.

Duties & Responsibilities

Teach courses in the areas of General Chemistry & Biochemistry.

Write research proposals and initiate high-quality research in applied Biochemistry.

Contribute to various Program, College, and University committees.

Contribute to the research profile of the College via the establishment of the research program and research publications.

Contribute to developing new curricula and research areas;

Participate in enhancing the international visibility of QU through participation in international scientific events and building collaborations with worldwide peer academic institutions.

Other responsibilities assigned by the Head of Department

Qualifications

BSc and MSc in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Ph.D. in Chemistry from a Chemistry Department/ Specialty: Biochemistry from a recognized/ranked university (top 600 worldwide). (Graduates from the non-chemistry department will not be accepted).

Strong research and publication record in applied Biochemistry, computational modeling, or bioinformatics.

Teaching experience in theory and laboratory classes for at least three years after the PhD.

Experience with classroom implementation of student-centered pedagogies, including utilization of advanced technology in teaching.

Proven ability to attract external and internal funding.

Commitment to work with teams. 

Awareness of working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and the ability to communicate in Arabic is an advantage.

Required Documents

Academic:

Cover letter.

Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae that includes the following information:

• Years of teaching experience after PhD.
• Major and specialization/concentration
• H-index, the total number of citations, Google Scholar link, ORCID number.
• Number of publications and role (first-author, co-author, or corresponding author) in each of Q1, Q2, and Q3 journals in the last five years (2019-2023 as determined by the Scimago Journal Ranking system).
• Number of published books and roles.
• Number of published chapters of books and roles.
• Number of Patents
• Number of Graduate Students supervised (MSc & PhD) and the role.
• Awarded Grants (with the role, duration, and budget amount).

Teaching Philosophy (which will mention a list of courses that have been taught and experience with virtual learning teaching platforms/tools, etc. (1-2 pages)

Research and service philosophy (essential committees should be mentioned). 

Three referees' contact information (physical and email addresses and their telephone contact).

Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no coursework was completed, a copy of the certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).

A passport copy 

Any additional documentation deemed relevant to the application.

Benefits

Academic:

A three-year renewable contract.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Tax-free salary.

Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.

Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.

Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.

Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.

Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.

End-of-contract indemnity.

How To Apply

New Applicant: You need to set up an account with the QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa ) and complete your profile. Once your profile is complete, you may use it to apply for an open Position.

Returning Applicant: Please log in to update/edit your saved profile. Use this profile to apply for this position.

Please be informed that the absence of feedback from our end signifies that you have not been shortlisted for an interview and, consequently, you will not be chosen for the job position.

Job Category: Academic

End Date of Advertisment: 15-Mar-2024

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

QATAR UNIVERSITY

Country

Qatar

City

Doha

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/363235/assistant-associate…

Contact

City

Doha

STATUS: EXPIRED