Associate Professor - Embryology

RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching & Learning > Undertake teaching and teaching related duties such as design, preparation and development of teaching materials; conduct classes/lectures, tutorials and practicals; consultation with students, invigilation, marking and assessment > Participate and contribute in high quality programme and curriculum development > Plan and implement teaching strategies to optimise student learning as well as to motivate them > Support in research project work and scholarship of postgraduate students > Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and effective learning to meet the University’s teaching and learning expectations Research > Participate in scholarly activities, including undertaking research, conference presentation, journal publications and relevant community work > Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as co-researcher > Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Associate Professor level of appointment > Administration and Other Activities > Undertake and contribute in administrative/leadership responsibilities such as managing/coordinating a programme, attending departmental meetings, participate in committees and working groups within the School and Faculty > Participate in continuous relevant professional activities > Assist in establishing linkages with external organisations/ professional bodies in academic related matters REQUIREMENTS > Possess a doctoral degree in Science from a recognised university, preferably in Developmental or Reproductive Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Medical Sciences, or other related disciplines > Preferably with h-index 5 > Graduated at least 2 PhD students > Publication in C.I. journal (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last five (5) years with at least 10-15 papers Have cumulative research grant of RM150,000 – RM200,000 > Possess strong technical expertise in advanced microscopy, cell and molecular biology techniques, embryo culture, and manipulation, as well as genomic and bioinformatics analysis > Familiarity with computational modeling, gene editing tools, laboratory management software, and educational technologies for effective teaching and research dissemination is essential > Candidate should be at the forefront of reproductive medicine and fertility treatments, preferably with vast connections with renowned embryologists > Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record of professional experience with evidence of coaching and mentoring and a high quality of presentation skills > Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including the effective use of IT technologies in the facilitation of teaching and learning > Experience working on research projects and activities or experience of professional practice/consultancy work, including evidence of appropriate outputs > Demonstrated links to relevant external organisations and/or the profession