Applications are invited from Pakistani Nationals for the following posts for appointment under Tenure Track System.

Three SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
 

Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences/Biochemistry from HEC recognized University/Institution.

OR

a. Master’s degree (Foreign) or M.Phil (Pakistan) or equivalent degree awarded after 18 years of education as determined by HEC in Biological Sciences/Biochemistry from an HEC recognized University/Institution.

b. 4-Year teaching/research experience in the relevant field.

Requirements:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TTS) IN EUKARYOTIC MOLECULAR GENETICS –
who has an authoritative knowledge of gene structure and function and has significantly contributed to the solution of a biological problem using the techniques of molecular genetics. The successful applicant should be a ‘hands on’ experimentalist who:

1. Can initiate his/her personal research, soon after appointment, using the facilities already available in SBS.

2. Can prepare SBS students for international GRE in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Cell Biology.

3. Can organize laboratory courses in molecular biology

4. Has the ability to run DNA sequencing service.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TTS) IN CHEMICAL ENZYMOLOGY AND METABOLISM: –
candidate should have a good working knowledge of HPLC, FPLC and of modern techniques involving chemical characterization, kinetic analysis and genetic engineering of proteins and has made research contributions using some of these techniques The successful candidate will be a ‘hands on’ experimentalist who, in addition:

1. Can initiate his/her personal research, soon after appointment, using the facilities available in SBS.

2. Can organize laboratory courses in enzymology, separation methods, protein expression and purification.

3. Can prepare SBS students for international GRE in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Cell Biology.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TTS)/SENIOR EXPERIMENTAL OFFICER (BPS-19 OR CONTRACT) IN BIOLOGICAL MASS SPECTROMETRY
Candidate should have good working knowledge of Biological Mass Spectrometry, Spectroscopic Techniques, Separation Methods in Protein Chemistry and Enzymology. The successful candidate will be a ‘hands on’ experimentalist, engaged in laboratory research, on problems approved by the Director General, who sets high standard of experimental work to be copied by PhD students. In addition he/she can teach topics in protein chemistry, enzyme kinetics and proteomics to students preparing for international GRE in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Cell Biology.

Note:- Any graduate who is also an employee of the same University is eligible for appointment on Tenure Track in the same department of that University from where he/she has obtained his/her terminal degree).
 

Interested Candidate for the post of Professor and Associate Professor should send five copies of applications and for Assistant Professor three copies of applications on the prescribed form along with detailed resume and a fresh passport size photograph to the Director General, School of Biological Sciences, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore by the due date. The candidate should provide complete contact information (postal address, telephone, fax, email). Those in service should apply through proper channel by the due date. No TA/DA will be admissible to the candidates appearing in the interview. The last date for receipt of Applications for the post of Assistant Professor/Senior Experimental Officer is 21-02-2011 and for the post of Professor and Associate Professor is 20-04-2011 . A crossed postal order of Rs.1000/= drawn in favour of DG, SBS, University of the Punjab, Lahore is required to attach with the application. The authority has the right not to fill any or all positions without assigning any reason thereof.