PROFESSOR OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES📣 إعلان

About the Role

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh is seeking a Professor of Biomedical Sciences for a full-time position. This role provides academic leadership in biomedical sciences, encompassing graduate-level teaching, research supervision, and the development of innovative research programs aligned with the institution's priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and deliver graduate-level teaching in assigned biomedical disciplines, such as molecular biology, genomics, immunology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics.
• Design and implement curricula that meet international academic standards and Ministry of Education (MOE) requirements.
• Contribute to the development of interdisciplinary programs and strategic academic initiatives.
• Establish and lead independent and collaborative research programs consistent with KFSHRC's research priorities.
• Secure competitive research funding and publish a minimum of two publications per year in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, as per Alfaisal University (AU) policy.
• Collaborate with clinical, translational, and research teams across KFSHRC and Alfaisal University.
• Supervise and mentor PhD and MD-PhD students, ensuring high-quality academic and research outcomes.
• Participate in faculty development and foster a collaborative academic environment.
• Mentor junior faculty and support their professional development.
• Participate in academic governance, including departmental, school, and institutional committees.
• Contribute to accreditation processes, quality assurance, and program evaluation in alignment with MOE and NCAAA standards.
• Adhere to all Hospital's related Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in self and others' education, training, and development, as applicable.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• A PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) in a relevant biomedical science discipline from an accredited institution or other related discipline is required.
• A minimum of six (6) years of related experience post-doctoral degree is required.

Institutional Context

The King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre is a leading institution committed to advanced medical care and research. This role is integral to its mission, involving close collaboration with clinical, translational, and research teams across KFSHRC and Alfaisal University to drive scientific discovery and academic excellence.

Academic Governance and Development

The Professor will play a significant role in academic governance, participating in departmental, school, and institutional committees. This includes contributing to accreditation processes, quality assurance, and program evaluation in alignment with Ministry of Education (MOE) and National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment (NCAAA) standards. The position also involves active participation in faculty development and fostering a collaborative academic environment, including mentoring junior faculty.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh. The role operates within a dynamic academic and research setting, requiring adherence to all Hospital policies and procedures.