Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Professor (Research) in Bioinformatics (Omics & AI/ML ) at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore Campus.
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Job Title
Assistant Professor (Research) in Bioinformatics (Omics & AI/ML)
Location
Kollam, Kerala
Required Number
1
Qualification
Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in Omics data analysis and the application of AI/ML algorithms (e.g., Deep Learning, NLP) to biological problems.
Publication Record: A strong track record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
Teaching Record: Proven experience in teaching at the university level, with evidence of effective pedagogy and student mentorship.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, etc.) and experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
Job description
The Opportunity: We invite applications for a Full time Assistant Professor position in Bioinformatics.
The successful candidate will establish a vigorous, externally funded research program and contribute to our undergraduate and graduate teaching missions, specifically bridging large-scale biological data generation with advanced computational analysis.
We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated expertise in Omics and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) .
The School has active research in Systems Genomics, Next Generation Sequencing, Functional Genomics, and the application of ML and AI/NLP in bioinformatics .
The candidate is expected to complement and expand these strengths.
Responsibilities
Research: Develop and lead an independent research program utilizing AI/ML techniques to analyze multi-omics data (Genomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics, etc.).
Teaching (Optional ): Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, and related fields. Mentor and supervise graduate students. · Service: Participate in departmental and university service activities and contribute to the academic community.
Experienced faculty members only will be considered. Fresh Graduand need not apply.
Experience in securing research grants.
A vision for integrating AI/ML into translational medicine or precision health.
Experience working in interdisciplinary teams with experimental biologists.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV, research credentials, publications list, and supporting documents . Please include a Cover Letter (detailing research interests and teaching philosophy) and a Research Statement.
Last Date to Apply
November 07, 2026
📌 Assistant Professor (Research) in Bioinformatics (Omics & AI/ML)
🏢 Amrita University
📍 Kollam