Assistant Professor - Biochemistry

Vitality Healthcare; Dahod; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitality Healthcare in India seeks a senior academic to lead a comprehensive biochemistry/molecular biology program. You will design and deliver lectures, mentor students, and supervise lab research while advancing scholarly activities and collaborations.

The role emphasizes independent research, grant writing, and publication, with opportunities to develop cross-disciplinary initiatives and guide career development for trainees.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or closely related field.
• 2–5 years of postdoctoral research experience.
• MD in Biochemistry may be required in some medical college settings.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics, recombinant DNA technology, and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead curriculum development for biochemistry and molecular biology.
• Mentor undergraduate and postgraduate researchers and supervise lab staff.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Secure external funding through grants from governmental or private agencies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams bridging basic science and clinical applications.

Skills

bioinformatics

recombinant DNA

statistical analysis

Education

PhD in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology

Job description

• Curriculum Development: Design and deliver lectures on topics such as molecular biology, enzymology, metabolic pathways, and clinical chemistry.
• Student Assessment: Create and grade examinations, assignments, and practical lab assessments.
• Mentorship: Advise undergraduate and postgraduate students on academic progress and career paths in healthcare or research.
• Research & Scholarly Activity
• Independent Research: Establish an active research program in a specialized area (e.g., protein folding, genomics, or medicinal biochemistry).
• Grant Writing: Secure external funding from governmental or private health and science agencies.
• Publication: Conduct experiments and publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Collaboration: Work with interdisciplinary teams, often bridging the gap between basic science and clinical application.
• Laboratory Management
• Supervision: Oversee laboratory technicians and student researchers (PhD or Masters candidates).
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all lab activities adhere to biohazard safety protocols and institutional ethics guidelines.
• Equipment Oversight: Manage the procurement and maintenance of high-end analytical tools like HPLC, mass spectrometers, and thermal cyclers.

• Curriculum Development: Design and deliver lectures on topics such as molecular biology, enzymology, metabolic pathways, and clinical chemistry.
• Student Assessment: Create and grade examinations, assignments, and practical lab assessments.
• Mentorship: Advise undergraduate and postgraduate students on academic progress and career paths in healthcare or research.
• Research & Scholarly Activity
• Independent Research: Establish an active research program in a specialized area (e.g., protein folding, genomics, or medicinal biochemistry).
• Grant Writing: Secure external funding from governmental or private health and science agencies.
• Publication: Conduct experiments and publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Collaboration: Work with interdisciplinary teams, often bridging the gap between basic science and clinical application.
• Laboratory Management
• Supervision: Oversee laboratory technicians and student researchers (PhD or Masters candidates).
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all lab activities adhere to biohazard safety protocols and institutional ethics guidelines.
• Equipment Oversight: Manage the procurement and maintenance of high-end analytical tools like HPLC, mass spectrometers, and thermal cyclers.

Qualifications & Requirements

Category Requirement Education PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field. Experience Typically 2-5 years of postdoctoral research experience. Certifications In some medical college settings, an MD in Biochemistry may be required. Skills Proficiency in bioinformatics, recombinant DNA technology, and statistical analysis.