Clinical Pharmacy - Assistant Professor Vacancy in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Tulas Institute
Job Description
Role Summary
The Department of Pharmacy at Tulas Institute is expanding its Clinical Pharmacy division to strengthen research and academic excellence. The department is recognized for its focus on translational research in drug therapy management and patient care. Tulas Institute encourages faculty to contribute to national healthcare policies through evidence-based research and innovative teaching methods.
Key Responsibilities
The ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Clinical Pharmacy will design and deliver courses in clinical pharmacokinetics, therapeutic drug monitoring, and adverse drug reaction management. Lesson plans must integrate case-based learning and hospital pharmacy simulations for practical exposure. The faculty member will supervise B.Pharm and M.Pharm projects aligned with hospital collaboration.
The ASSISTANT PROFESSOR is expected to publish at least two research papers annually in Scopus-indexed journals related to clinical pharmacy practice. Contribution to funded research projects in collaboration with tertiary care hospitals in Dehradun is encouraged. The role includes presenting findings at national conferences such as those organized by the Indian Hospital Pharmacists Association.
The faculty will guide doctoral candidates pursuing Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacy, ensuring adherence to ethical research protocols. Thesis evaluation and viva voce coordination for M.Pharm dissertations will be part of academic responsibilities. The ASSISTANT PROFESSOR will also coordinate with the university’s ethics committee for clinical trial approvals.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences is mandatory for the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Clinical Pharmacy Job in Dehradun. Candidates with post-doctoral research experience in hospital pharmacy or pharmacotherapy will be preferred. UGC-NET with JRF qualification is required if Ph.D. is not completed, as per UGC norms for university appointments.
Minimum one year of teaching or research experience in clinical pharmacy is necessary. Practical exposure in hospital pharmacy or clinical research settings in India is valued. Familiarity with electronic health records and pharmacovigilance systems is desirable for the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Clinical Pharmacy Vacancy in Dehradun.
Research Opportunities
Tulas Institute offers seed grants for innovative clinical pharmacy projects in collaboration with AIIMS Rishikesh and Himalayan Institute Hospital. The university supports publication charges for papers accepted in open-access journals indexed in PubMed Central. Faculty can participate in multi-centric studies on antibiotic stewardship and chronic disease management in Uttarakhand.
Research Leadership
The ASSISTANT PROFESSOR will mentor doctoral scholars in designing clinical trials and analyzing real-world data. Regular thesis review meetings will ensure timely progress and adherence to research timelines. The faculty member will serve as an external examiner for Ph.D. vivas at other universities in India.
Perks and Pay
The monthly salary for the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Clinical Pharmacy Position in Dehradun, Uttarakhand is Rs.40,000 to Rs.55,000 as per UGC norms. Additional research grants up to Rs.2 lakh per year are available for approved projects. Contingency funds for conference travel and data collection are provided based on project requirements.
Tulas Institute offers subsidized on-campus accommodation and free access to digital libraries including Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics and Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics. Professional development support includes sponsorship for advanced certifications in pharmacogenomics and clinical research coordination.
The university provides medical insurance coverage for the faculty member and dependents under the group health scheme. Participation in academic exchange programs with international pharmacy schools is facilitated based on performance and institutional need.