Department: School of Biosciences (40000260)
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 Neuroscience or Neurobiology, Medical Sciences, Human Physiology, 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 a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of neuroscience research that aim to regenerate and repair neural tissue, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in neurorehabilitation and neuroprosthetics.
- Proficient in advanced neuroimaging, data analysis, computational neuroscience, and laboratory techniques.
- Familiarity with cutting-edge tools and software for data analysis, visualization, machine learning, and collaborative research is essential.
- Experience with educational technologies and digital platforms to enhance teaching and learning is highly desirable.
- The candidate will guide students through hands-on experiences, research projects, and interdisciplinary collaborations, enabling them to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in this rapidly evolving field.
- 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.
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