Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Technology and Assistant Professor in Medicinal Chemistry

UNIC Athens invites applications for 2 full-time academic positions in:

• Pharmaceutical Technology (Assistant Professor)
• Medicinal Chemistry (Assistant Professor)

to support the MPharm programme of the School of Life & Health Sciences.

Successful candidates will contribute to teaching, research, and service in this area, supporting the development of future pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Teaching and Learning

• Design and deliver lectures, laboratory sessions and
• Develop laboratory classes that train students in practical skills,
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the pharmacy curriculum.
• Supervise undergraduate research projects and, over time, MSc/PhD students in relevant areas.

2. Research and Innovation

• Support the University’s priority research goals focusing on AI-driven, personalised, and longevity-oriented healthcare and participate in cross-disciplinary collaborations that integrate pharmaceutical sciences with AI, data analytics, and healthcare innovation.
• Seek national and international funding (e.g. Horizon Europe, national agencies, industrial contracts).
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present research at scientific conferences.

3. Service & Academic Leadership

• Engage with industry, regulatory bodies and professional organisations to foster partnerships, placements and collaborative projects.
• Contribute to quality assurance, accreditation processes and academic administration of the programme.
• Contribute to module coordination, curriculum design and programme evaluation.
• Participate in relevant School and University committees.
• Support student advising, mentoring and outreach activities at UNIC.

4. Required Qualifications & Experience

• All candidates must hold a PhD in their respective field
• For the rank of Assistant Professor, candidates must demonstrate at least three years of autonomous higher education teaching experience and/or research activity following award of the doctorate.
• Evidence of high-level teaching and scholarly work
• Demonstrated expertise in the respective field, evidenced by original publications in international refereed journals, books and conference proceedings.
• First degree in Pharmacy is highly desirable
• Evidence of research activity, including participation in projects, grants or industry collaborations.

5. Personal Attributes

• Strong commitment to student-centred learning and competence-based education.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary and international team.
• Ability to teach in Greek and in English.
• Motivation to contribute to the growth phase of UNIC Athens.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter outlining their motivation and fit with the position.
• Curriculum Vitae, including a complete list of publications.
• Teaching portfolio, including a brief statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching experience.
• Research statement (2–3 pages), describing past achievements and future plans, highlighting alignment with pharmaceutical technology or medicinal chemistry and the UNIC EVOLVE framework.
• Names and contact details of two referees.

Deadline for applications: 08/05/2026

For further information regarding application procedure please contact Ms Irene Koliandri (Email: koliandri.i@unic.ac.cy, Tel.: 357-22841533).

Candidates must be eligible to work in the European Union/European Economic Area.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.