Research Associate
2 weeks ago
**Job Summary**
Qatar University is rising in global university rankings and is currently ranked 208th worldwide and 2nd in the Arab world in QS rankings.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Conduct virtual drug screening of natural products for potential therapeutic properties.
- Perform molecular dynamic simulations to study compound-target interactions.
- Analyze the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (ADMET properties) of lead natural compounds.
- Culture and maintain human cell lines to assess the efficacy of screened compounds, including:
- In vitro validation of lead compounds using cellular assays (proliferation, apoptosis, cytotoxicity).
- In vivo validation using animal models (mice/zebrafish) to evaluate toxicity and therapeutic potential.
- Supervise and support research assistants and students in the laboratory.
- Perform routine operation and maintenance checks of laboratory equipment and liaise with equipment suppliers regarding technical specifications.
- Generate and update protocols and standard operating procedures for experimental procedures.
- Collaborate with researchers and lab technicians in planning, implementing, and evaluating research projects.
- Publish high-quality research papers.
- Obtain ethical approval for projects.
- Set up and organize practical training sessions during workshops related to the scientific/research field.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information at all times.
**Qualifications**:
**Education and Certifications**
- ** Doctoral Degree**: Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences or a related field.
- ** Specialization**: Expertise in in silico drug discovery screening of natural products. Experience in isolation and identification of bioactive compounds from natural sources, as well as network pharmacology analysis, is a plus.
**Languages**
- High proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
**Experience**
- ** Postdoctoral Experience**: Minimum of 3 years in in silico drug screening.
- ** Cell Culture & In Vitro Validation**: Knowledge and hands-on experience in culturing human cell lines and performing in vitro validation using cellular assays (proliferation, apoptosis, cytotoxicity, Western blotting, qPCR).
- ** Communication**: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- ** Funding & Publications**: Proven track record of securing funding and publications, with a Scopus H-index of at least 12.
- ** Supervisory Experience**: Experience in supervising students.
- ** Training & Workshops**: Experience in organizing workshops and training sessions.
Required Documents
**Academic**:
- Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.
- Teaching,research, and service philosophy.
- Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed.However, if no course work was completed,an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
**Benefits**:
**Academic**:
- A three-year renewable contract.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Tax-free salary.
- Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
- End-of-contract indemnity.
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