Position
Available: Faculty
First
Available Date: February 2, 2008
Employment
Location:
Dept of Neurosciences,University Sains Malaysia Health Campus
Jalan Sultanah Zainab 2,Kubang Kerian,
Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Kelantan 16150
Position
Description:
University Sains Malaysia is the second oldest university in the country. It was established in 1969 and is one of the three research universities. It is the biggest in terms of student enrollment with about 50,000 students in 2007. Its school of medical sciences established its presence in Kelantan in June 1990, following the expansion of the health campus where the hospital is situated.
Beginning as a unit in 1996, the Department of Neurosciences, established in 2004, is committed to develop human resources in the fields of neurosurgery, neurology and neuroscience. It initiated post graduate studies in neurosurgery and neuroscience in 1997 and 2002, respectively. In 2007, a master in neurology commenced its first intake in June. In line with the objectives of the university, the department is also geared toward research to enhance the understanding of brain pathology and develop innovative treatments.
In response to the rapid growth of the department, we are inviting highly qualified applicants from the following areas of specialization to join our team:
1) Neurorehabilitation Medicine Specialist
2) Neuroradiologist
Both positions above require scholarly activities in addition to clinical responsibilities. Successful applicants will be expected to maintain an active research profile, secure extramural funding, supervise master/doctoral students and contribute to undergraduate and post-graduate medical education.
QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:
PROFESSOR:
Master’s and Ph.D. with M.B.B.S/BDS degree with at least 12 years of teaching experience in the field, especially at University level. Should also have demonstrated research experience and substantial publications in refereed journals at both national and international level.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
Master’s and Ph.D. with M.B.B.S/BDS degree with at least 10 years of teaching experience as a Lecturer. Should also have demonstrated research experience and substantial publications in refereed journals at both national and international level.
LECTURER:
Master’s and Ph.D. with M.B.B.S/BDS degree with some teaching or industrial experience.
OTHER BENEFITS:
Return passage for appointee and family (spouse and three children below 18 years); excess baggage assistance, paid annual leave of 30 days, free medical benefits. A nontaxable gratuity at the rate of 17.5 percent of the last drawn salary for every month of service will be paid on completion of contract.
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE M (INCLUSIVE OF ALLOWANCES): (USD1.00 = RM3.40):
The salary level shall be determined according to the appointee’s academic qualifications,current position and professional experience.
Professor : RM130,629 - RM149,070
Associate Professor : RM78,000 - RM98,400
Lecturer : RM49,417 - RM79,608
TENURE:
Selected candidates will be appointed for three years initially and renewable for another three years if necessary.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Application forms can be downloaded from http://registry.usm.my/z_web/unit_pengambilan.htm Please fill in the form using block letters in black ink or typescript and post this together with 1) curriculum vitae, 2) three referee reports, and 3) a copy of all degree certificates. Please address it to Professor Jafri Malin Abdullah, Head, Department of Neurosciences, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, MALAYSIA. Fax No.: +609-7648613 and email :
deptneurosciencesppspusm@yahoo.com
Please note that curriculum vitae will only be accepted in support of a fully completed application form together with the other requirements. Applicants are however encouraged to provide supplementary information, where appropriate. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. If you do not hear from the University within four months of the closing date, please consider your application as not successful.
Contact:
Prof Jafri Malin Abdullah
Dept of Neurosciences,Hospital University Sains Malaysia,
Jln.Sultanah Zainab 2,Kubang Kerian,Kota Bharu,Malaysia,
Kubang Kerian
Kelantan 16150
Telephone: +6097664240
FAX: +6097648613
Email: deptneurosciencesppspusm@yahoo.com
