Associate Professor, Biomedical Science (Digital Health / Bioinformatics)

Taylor's University; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Malaysia is seeking an Associate Professor in Biomedical Science focused on Digital Health and Bioinformatics. The ideal candidate will lead teaching and research initiatives, develop curricula, and secure research funding. Candidates must hold a PhD in relevant fields, have at least five years of experience, and a proven record of research and publication. This role offers the opportunity to influence the next generation of scholars and contribute to impactful research projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant teaching or industry experience.
• Proven record of publishing in indexed journals.
• Experience securing research grants as Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and develop teaching materials.
• Innovate and implement teaching strategies.
• Lead scholarly research activities and secure funding.

Skills

Teaching and assessment skills

Curriculum development

Research grant acquisition

Bioinformatics applications

Digital health strategies

Education

PhD in Biomedical Science, Bioinformatics, Digital Health

Job description

Associate Professor, Biomedical Science (Digital Health / Bioinformatics)

• Deliver teaching and related duties, including the design, preparation, and development of teaching materials; conduct lectures, tutorials, and practicals; provide consultation to students; invigilation; marking and assessment.
• Contribute actively to programme and curriculum development in biomedical science, bioinformatics, and digital health, with integration of cutting‑edge technologies into teaching.
• Innovate and implement teaching strategies that leverage bioinformatics platforms, digital health applications, and AI‑enabled tools to enhance student learning.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects in areas such as genomics, multi‑omics, computational biology, and digital health innovations.
• Promote high standards of teaching, incorporating digital pedagogies and bioinformatics‑driven learning approaches.

Research

• Lead and participate in scholarly activities, including bioinformatics and digital health‑focused research, conference presentations, and publications in high‑impact indexed journals.
• Secure competitive research grants, particularly in digital health technologies, biomedical data science, bioinformatics applications in healthcare, and translational biomedical research.
• Achieve the required research performance outcomes for Associate Professor appointment.
• Develop multidisciplinary collaborations with healthcare providers, tech industry partners, and international institutions to drive impactful research in bioinformatics and digital health.

Administration and Other Activities

• Contribute to departmental, school, and faculty administration, including participation in committees, programme review, and quality assurance.
• Provide academic leadership and mentorship in bioinformatics and digital health capacity‑building.
• Establish and strengthen linkages with external organisations, professional societies, and industry to foster collaborative initiatives in biomedical science and digital health.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a PhD in Biomedical Science, Bioinformatics, Digital Health, or closely related fields from a recognised university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant teaching and/or industry experience, with evidence of applying bioinformatics or digital health approaches in academic or professional settings.
• Strong publication record with at least 5–10 indexed (ISI/SCOPUS) journal articles in the last 5 years, preferably in bioinformatics, computational biology, or digital health.
• Secured research grant(s) as Principal Investigator, with a cumulative value of RM150,000–RM200,000, in areas aligned to bioinformatics and digital health.
• Successfully supervised and graduated at least two (2) PhD students.
• Minimum H‑index of 8 (Scopus).
• Proven experience in curriculum development and teaching methodologies, including the integration of digital tools, data science approaches, and health informatics platforms in learning.
• Demonstrated track record of bioinformatics/digital health research projects, with outputs such as high‑impact publications, patents, software, platforms, or healthcare applications.
• Strong skills in academic leadership, mentoring, and professional communication.