The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is a dynamic, international institution serving the countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean. Its faculties and institutes offer a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes in Humanities and Education, Science and Technology, Engineering, Law, Medical Sciences, Sport and the Social Sciences. The institution represents the oldest of its kind within the region and has been responsible for producing outstanding leaders who have made remarkable contributions to regional development.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of:

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Department of Basic Medical Sciences
Reference No. MPN00100239

The successful candidate will be required to:
• Teach Undergraduate and Graduate courses in Medical Biochemistry
• Participate in the training of postgraduate students for the MSc and MPhil/PhD degrees
• Conduct research and publication in the discipline of Biochemistry and related areas
• Contribute to the development of the Biochemistry programme
• Contribute actively to development and affairs of the Department

Essential Qualifications and Experience:
• PhD in Biochemistry with experience in molecular mechanisms of medical relevance that underlie both normal function and disease states
• The ideal candidate should have at least five (5) years’ teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical, allied health and science students
• Demonstrated scholarly research

Candidates who possess the following will be at a distinct advantage:
• Certificate in University Teaching
• Research and education focus on areas involving the spectrum of structure and function of biomolecules to metabolism
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere
• A solid publication record
• Ability to attract external research funding

For further particulars on The University of the West Indies, Mona and the School of Education, visit us at www.mona.uwi.edu or
https://www.mona.uwi.edu/bms/

Applicants are required to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) a completed employment application form, (iii) a curriculum vitae giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, the names and contact information (including addresses) of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) and (iv) copies of academic qualifications. CVs should also include statements on teaching philosophy and research interests.

Application for employment forms including the publication supplement can be found at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/hrd/forms

All applications documents should be sent by electronic mail to esd.odes@uwimona.edu.jm addressed to the Campus Registrar for the attention of the Director, Human Resource Management Division, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica. All applications must include the reference number MPN00100245 in the subject line of the email. The final date for receipt of applications is January 11, 2026. Applicants are advised to ask their referees to send reports under confidential cover to the above address without waiting to be contacted.

The University thanks all applicants. However, due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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