Assistant Professor in the Marine Sciences and Fisheries Department
Job Details:
Employer: Sultan Qaboos University
Title:
Applicants needs to perform the following duties:
- Follow the latest developments in the field of the job to enhance and improve workflow within the unit.
- Apply the university’s security and safety requirements to ensure a safe and suitable work environment.
- Teach academic courses in the field of specialization according to quality standards.
- Supervise graduation research and postgraduate theses (Master’s and Ph.D.).
- Provide academic guidance to students and assist them in academic and professional planning.
- Attend department and college council meetings and actively contribute to them.
- Participate in internal and external committees upon request.
- Conduct and publish scientific research in the field of specialization.
- Provide scientific consulting and participate in relevant conferences and seminars.
- Engage in community service through workshops, seminars, and preparing studies related to community issues.
- Strengthen the relationship between the university and the community through academic and research activities.
- Contribute to the development of academic policies and implement academic and research quality assurance standards.
- Any other tasks related to the position and aligned with the nature of the unit’s work.
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Location:
Sultan Qaboos University Muscat – Sultanate of Oman
Qualifications:
Check the subject-wise eligibility criterion on the University website
- – A Ph.D. in Ichthyology, Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, or a closely related field.
- – A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the university level.
- – Strong research expertise in fish taxonomy, ecology, physiology, and behavior.
- – A proven track record of peer-reviewed publications and the potential to secure external research funding.
- – Commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, including courses in ichthyology, fisheries science, and marine biology.
- – Experience in fieldwork, laboratory techniques, and collaboration with fisheries stakeholders is desirable.
- – Must be able to apply DNA barcoding and PCR techniques for fish identification, and utilize modern molecular and analytical methods in fisheries research.
- Specific Responsibilities:
- – Conduct high-impact research in ichthyology and contribute to SQU’s strategic research goals.
- – Teach and mentor students in marine sciences and fisheries programs.
- – Supervise graduate (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) research projects.
- – Engage in departmental, college, and university service activities.
- – Collaborate with national and international research institutions.
- – Represent the university in faculty meetings, committees, and community outreach activities
Application Deadline:
22-06-2025
Job Type:
Academic | Research
Salary and Benefits:
- (For Non-Omani)
- Tax-free salary.
- – Salary starts from 2988 R.O for the Professor Position.
- – Salary starts from 2283 R.O. for the Associate Professor Position.
- – Salary starts from 1636 R.O for the Assistant Professor Position.
- Air tickets for the employee, his wife, and three children under eighteen. – Business Class for Professor & Associate Professor Positions – Economy Class for Assistant Professor Position
- Free furnished accommodation (in/off Campus), in case the employee does not want the university accommodation, he/ she will get 250 R.O as a housing allowance.
- Electricity and water allowance (44 R.O).
- Free medical treatment in governmental hospitals and SQU hospital & FAMCO (SQU Clinic).
- Return air ticket.
- Educational (School fees) allowance for two kids.
- 60 days paid leave.
- Contracts service gratuity.
- Renewable contract.
Field:
Academics
Documents Required:
Online
