Lecturer in Pharmacognosy & Natural Products

About the role

Riphah International University seeks a dedicated Lecturer in Pharmacognosy and Natural Products to deliver high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate education. The role combines classroom teaching, hands‑on laboratory supervision, and active research participation.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical sessions in Pharmacognosy, natural product chemistry and phytochemical analysis.
• Design course outlines, assessment tools and instructional materials aligned with modern teaching methods.
• Supervise laboratory work including plant identification, extraction, isolation, chromatography and quality‑control procedures.
• Maintain, calibrate and ensure safe operation of laboratory equipment while enforcing Good Laboratory Practices.
• Mentor students academically and provide career guidance.
• Participate in research projects, publish findings and contribute to curriculum development.

Required profile

• Strong expertise in Pharmacognosy, medicinal plant science and natural product research.
• Proven ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience in supervising practical laboratory sessions and ensuring safety compliance.
• Active research record with publications in relevant fields.

Required skills

• Extraction and isolation techniques
• Chromatography (including HPLC, TLC)
• Quality‑control analysis of natural products
• Microscopy for plant material examination
• Phytochemical screening methods
• Laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)