Associate Professor, Biomedical Science (Digital Health / Bioinformatics)

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

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Selangor seeks an Associate Professor in Biomedical Science specializing in Digital Health and Bioinformatics. The role involves teaching, leading research initiatives, and contributing to academic administration. Candidates must have a PhD and a strong publication record. Experience in securing research grants and supervising PhD students is essential. This position offers a stimulating academic environment in a vibrant institution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant teaching or industry experience.
• Strong publication record with at least 5–10 indexed articles in last 5 years.
• Proven experience in academic leadership and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and student consultation.
• Lead research activities and secure grants.
• Contribute to university administration and committees.

Skills

Curriculum development

Research leadership

Digital health applications

Bioinformatics platforms

Student mentorship

Education

PhD in Biomedical Science, Bioinformatics, Digital Health

Job description

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Associate Professor, Biomedical Science (Digital Health / Bioinformatics)

Posted on: 19 Sept 2025

Division: Higher Education (HE)

Department: School of Biosciences (40000260)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

• 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 developmentin 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 toolsto 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 institutionsto 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 fieldsfrom a recognised university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant teaching and/or industry experience, with evidence of applying bioinformatics or digital health approachesin 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 platformsin 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.