Job Description

Mission:

The mission of the position "Associate Professor" at Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology is to contribute to the Institute's goals of excellence in education and research. This includes fostering a stimulating learning environment, advancing innovative research, and preparing students to become leaders in the biotechnology industry. Job Responsibilities: Academics

• Teach students at Undergraduate and Post Graduate levels in areas allocated by the Head of Departments as per the curriculum.
• Assist in the development of learning/instructional materials and syllabus enrichment by providing additional knowledge resources to students.
• Deliver quality teaching using participatory and innovative methodologies.
• Monitor students' sincerity and regularity through the Guru Shishya Parampara (GSP) system.
• Plan, design, and manage regular lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical, and internal assessments.
• Undertake responsibilities related to pre-university examinations, including invigilation, question paper setting, and evaluation/assessment of answer scripts and practical examinations.
• Support weak students through the Academic Support Program (ASP) by handling queries, complaints, providing appropriate solutions and alternatives, and ensuring resolution follow-up.
• Maintain own continuing professional development and participate in training activities.

Research & Development

• Submit major and minor research projects to various state/national funding agencies for financial support.
• Participate in the institute's RD & I activities by formulating and conducting independent research projects from ideation to execution, sponsored by external funding or internal mural grants.
• Provide research guidance to students, planning and executing dissertations for undergraduate and postgraduate students, following good laboratory practices (GLPs) and ethical guidelines as prescribed by the Internal Research Scientific Committee (IRSC).
• Complete projects leading to high-impact factor publications (research/review papers) with SCI scoring, to disseminate research findings.
• Share knowledge by participating (self/students) in national or international conferences and workshops of relevance under the amalgamated fund policy promotional scheme.
• Plan and execute state/national hands-on workshops and seminars in relevant fields.
• Develop action plans to expand and upgrade laboratories with new techniques and advanced equipment and instrumentation.
• Interact with key personnel and collaborate through personal networking to strengthen the department.
• Share responsibilities as equipment in-charges (as assigned) with research assistants and lab assistants to maintain logbooks and laboratories.

Industrial Biotechnology Training

• Assist in conducting standard and specialized training modules in relevant fields, with continuous monitoring and assessment of students, in line with the Institute's objectives.

Administrative Responsibilities • Perform administrative tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications: • M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences & CSIR-NET-LS/ SLET qualified (mandatory) with Ph.D. in Life Sciences (mandatory)
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience at the university level.
• Experience in securing research grants is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of research accomplishments, presentations and publications in reputable journals.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for effective teaching.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a diverse academic community.