Assistant/Associate Professor Positions in Biology

The Faculty of Natural Sciences at Karabakh University invites applications for full-time faculty positions at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level in Biology.

Karabakh University is committed to excellence in research and higher education, with the ambition to become an institution of international standing. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong research potential or achievement, the ability to establish an independent and competitive research program, and the capacity to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the relevant field.

As a newly established institution, Karabakh University offers faculty members a unique opportunity to help shape curricula, research directions, and academic culture from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop an independent research program and lead a research group;
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in research projects and thesis work;
• Conduct high-quality research and publish results in reputable scientific journals;
• Present research findings at national and international conferences;
• Establish research collaborations with local and international academic and industry partners;
• Apply for national and international research grants and other external funding opportunities;
• Prepare course syllabi, teach assigned courses, and assess student learning and academic progress;
• Develop and update laboratory manuals and other teaching materials;
• Participate in faculty social, community, and educational events.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A Ph.D. degree in Physics, Biology, or a closely related field;
• A proven record of scientific publications, including at least one first-author publication;
• The ability to propose original research ideas and manage research projects;
• The ability to initiate and sustain interdisciplinary research collaborations;
• English proficiency at a minimum of C1 level;
• Ability to work with learning management systems;
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Postdoctoral research experience;
• Previous teaching experience or relevant experience in academia or industry;
• Experience supervising undergraduate and/or graduate students.

What Karabakh University Offers

• Competitive salary;
• Housing in Khankendi;
• Start-up funding for research activities;
• Support for conference and research travel;
• Access to cutting-edge research facilities and the university library;
• A dynamic and research-oriented academic environment;
• Dual-career opportunities;
• National and international collaboration opportunities;
• Professional development opportunities.

Required Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following documents in English:

• Curriculum vitae, including the names and contact details of three references;
• List of scientific publications;
• Research summary, maximum 3 pages;
• Motivation letter, maximum 500 words.

Shortlisted applicants may be asked to submit additional documents, including a research proposal and a teaching statement, and to deliver a presentation as part of the recruitment process.

Application Instructions

Candidates should indicate the specific academic field in the subject line of the application email, for example:

Assistant Professor in Biology

Applications should be sent to:

natsci@karabakh.edu.az

Only applicants who meet the selection criteria and receive a positive evaluation at the initial review stage will be contacted.