Reader (Medical Microbiology & Parasitology / Immunology) at Federal University, Otuoke (FUO)

The Federal University Otuoke (FUO) is one of the Federal Universities established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in February 2011 in cognisance of the need to bridge the great divide between the educationally advantaged and disadvantaged sections of the country, especially areas where universities were lacking.  Cited in the serene and secure Otuoke Community, at the heart of the oil-rich Niger-Delta region of Bayelsa State, the University which is 21 kilometres south of the state capital Yenagoa, occupies an expanse of 200 hectares (494 acres).

Our Mission is the generation, dissemination, preservation, and application of knowledge. The vision of the Federal University, Otuoke (FUO) is to gain and maintain a reputation as a world-class university that challenges all its students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal growth, to promote sustainable development, as well as contribute purposeful and ethical service to the nation and Mankind. We intend to achieve this through our core values captured as FUO L-I-K-E-S: Learning, Integrity, Knowledge, Excellence, Service and Scholarship.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Reader (Medical Microbiology & Parasitology / Immunology)

Grade: CONUASS 6
Location: Otuoke, Bayelsa
Department: Medical Microbiology & Parasitology / Immunology
Faculty: Medical Laboratory Science

Requirements

• Candidates must possess good B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees or equivalent, from a recognised university.
• A minimum of 9 years of teaching and research experience in an approved tertiary institution is required.
• Demonstrable ability to initiate, develop and supervise research projects; a good record of scholarly publications in reputable journals and other requirements in the Federal University Otuoke, Rules & Regulation Governing Conditions of Service of Senior Staff 2023
• Relativity at entry shall apply in determining duration of experience.
• Candidates for this profession must provide evidence of professional registration and practice license.

Application Closing Date
29th August, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit 10 (Ten) copies of their Applications, accompanied with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of each certificate claimed, giving the following details in Strict Order:

• Full Name with surname first
• Post Desired
• Date and Place of Birth
• Permanent Home Address
• Contact Address
• Phone No. and E-mail Address
• Sex
• Local Government and State of Origin
• Age
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of Children (if any)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Working experience
• List of Publications (if any), with relevant details
• Evidence of Community Services
• Present Employer
• Status and salary
• Extra-Curricular activities
• Addresses of three (3) referees

All applications together with Referee reports and NYSC certificate or exemption are to be submitted under confidential cover marked with the Post Desired, e.g "Professor", to:
The Registrar,
Federal University, Otuoke,
Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

Note

• Click HERE to view the Federal University Otouke, Rules & Regulations Governing Conditions of Service of Senior Staff 2023.
• Applications not received by 3:00 p.m. on the last day will not be accepted.