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Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) is a leading research institute under Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). The institute addresses the Qatar National Health priorities outlined in the Qatar National Research Strategy through its dedicated research centers – the Translational Oncology Research Center, Diabetes Research Center (DRC), and Neurological Disorders Research Center (NDRC).

Position

HBKU seeks applications for the position of Scientist. The successful candidate will to contribute toward QBRI’s research efforts and to develop his/her research program through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to their particular field of expertise.

Role Description

• Conduct research under limited supervision either as a member of a team or independently to contribute toward recognition in a specialized research area.
• Work as part of a research team, developing new research objectives, methodologies, and solutions, and suggesting animal models to any area of high priority diseases such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and infectious diseases, or a combination of those fields.
• Develop project plans, design experiments, and carry out laboratory protocols or research procedures.
• Operate and utilize laboratory equipment and enabling platforms proficiently.
• Apply scientific principles, perform literature searches, attend scientific meetings, and keep abreast of literature and current technological and scientific developments in own field.
• Produce research reports and seminar papers from research that can contribute towards peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Prepare research proposal submissions to appropriate national and international agencies in order to secure competitive funding.
• Participate and present in research conferences and seminars.
• Ensure that appropriate records and documentation of research experiments, examined samples, and specimens are maintained, and that accurate laboratory reports are kept.
• Maintain electronic and hardcopy data files, laboratory notebooks, and reports in compliance with the research policy and HBKU’s intellectual property rights.
• Provide occasional contributions to the teaching programs within Education City and Qatar in own field of expertise where needed.
• Mentor & supervise research students/interns in research projects when required.
• Facilitate the training and mentoring of research associates/technical staff.
• Interact and communicate with the interdisciplinary team of technical staff and scientists with expertise in complementary disciplines.
• Assist with, and where appropriate be responsible for, policies and procedures to ensure that research quality objectives meet accreditation standards.
• Ensure adequate levels of consumable supplies and other items required are managed & used appropriately.
• Support in the development and monitoring of research key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant full-time work experience with a minimum of 15 original articles publications in area of expertise.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in supervising and training young scientists.
• A strong, demonstrated record of publications, conference papers, reports and/or professional and/or technical contributions in the relevant scientific discipline.
• Ability to work within established timelines including organizing workload and setting priorities.
• Concise and accurate reporting skills of technical data and interpretation thereof.
• Understanding of applicable research regulations.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.
• Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

How to Apply

To apply, please follow this link
Additional documents may be solicited from short-listed candidates.

Deadline

Applications will be reviewed immediately and on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Remuneration

HBKU offers an attractive compensation package that includes a tax-free salary and additional benefits such as an accommodation allowance, annual paid leave, and medical insurance.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to maintaining culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber.