UNIC Athens invites applications for a 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 οriginal 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 positions
- 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:
[email protected],Tel.: 357-22841533).
Candidates must be eligible to work in the European Union/European Economic Area.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified