Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Biopsychology & Neuroscience)

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) — College of Health and Life Sciences; Qatar; Sur place; QAR 300 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tax-free salary

Accommodation allowance

Annual paid leave

Comprehensive medical insurance

Résumé du poste

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) — College of Health and Life Sciences in Doha, Qatar seeks an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Biopsychology & Neuroscience. The appointment is full-time and tenure-track, combining research, teaching, and institutional service.

The role requires building a strong research program, teaching graduate courses, mentoring students, and contributing to governance and university committees, with a start in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD in biopsychology, neuroscience, or related field; MD in Psychiatry with research experience considered.
• Full-time university teaching and/or research experience, or equivalent industry/research background.
• Strong publication record with significant contributions to the discipline.
• Evidence of professional maturity and increasing research productivity.

Responsabilités

• Conduct high-caliber, original research and publish in peer-reviewed venues.
• Teach graduate-level courses in biopsychology or neuroscience.
• Supervise and mentor graduate research students.
• Lead research initiatives aligned with college and university strategy.
• Participate in college administrative duties and strategic planning.
• Serve on university committees and engage in professional service.
• Contribute to community outreach and professional engagement activities.

Connaissances

Research ability

Teaching

Mentoring

Formation

PhD in biopsychology/neuroscience

Outils

Machine learning in neuroscience

Description du poste

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Biopsychology & Neuroscience Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), part of Qatar Foundation, seeks faculty at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank to join the College of Health and Life Sciences in Doha. This is a full-time, tenure-track academic position combining research, teaching, and institutional service.

Role Overview

The position requires developing and maintaining a strong research program, teaching graduate courses, mentoring research students, participating in college governance, serving on university committees, and engaging in professional and community activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-caliber, original research and publish in peer-reviewed venues
• Teach graduate-level courses in biopsychology or neuroscience
• Supervise and mentor graduate research students
• Lead research initiatives aligned with college and university strategy
• Participate in college administrative duties and strategic planning
• Serve on university committees and engage in professional service
• Contribute to community outreach and professional engagement activities

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in biopsychology, neuroscience, or related field (MD in Psychiatry with research experience also considered; research applying machine learning to neurological or psychiatric disorders also valued)
• Full-time university teaching and/or research experience, or equivalent industry/research background
• Strong publication record with significant contributions to the discipline
• Evidence of professional maturity and increasing research productivity

For Associate/Full Professor Positions

• Evidence or potential for securing external research funding
• Proven track record mentoring junior researchers and developing early-career scholars
• Formal graduate education and academic program development experience
• Strong knowledge of academic policies, procedures, and ethical standards

Compensation & Benefits

• Tax-free salary (commensurate with rank and qualifications)
• Accommodation allowance
• Annual paid leave
• Comprehensive medical insurance

Location & Timeline

• Education City, Doha, Qatar
• Start date: Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semester
• Application Deadline: November 17, 2026 (rolling review; shortlisted candidates contacted for interviews)