Principal Investigator

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) invites applications for the position of Principal Investigator at the Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI). The successful candidate will lead and develop a team of scientists and researchers to drive QBRI's growth and address the developmental healthcare needs of Qatar.

• Develop and manage research programs in respective fields of expertise to establish recognition and scientific leadership.
• Prepare and lead research plans to ensure the achievement of QBRI's mission and strategic objectives.
• Develop multidisciplinary research programs with synergies with the ongoing research agenda to achieve an international standard for science and research activities.
• Support and implement programs and initiatives for setting up the center's infrastructure and laboratory facilities.
• Assist the senior management team in developing and implementing QBRI's research strategies, business plans, initiatives, and partnerships.
• Maintain expertise and awareness of current technological and scientific developments in the relevant aspects of their discipline.
• Prepare and submit research proposals to appropriate national and international agencies to secure competitive funding.
• Oversee the financial management of their grants, contracts, and agreements.
• Contribute to research projects, administrative functions, and monitoring requests.
• Participate in research conferences and seminars in their field of expertise.
• Supervise and train scientists, research associates, and technical staff.
• Ensure proper records and documentation of research experiments, samples, and specimens examined or maintained.
• Protect and comply with HBKU & QBRI's intellectual property rights.
• Recruit research staff in areas that support the center's research priorities and strategic objectives.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to safe conduct, compliance, and regulatory issues of scientific research.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing research partners in Education City and the State of Qatar.
• Establish collaborative relationships with biomedical research and pharmaceutical partners, government officials, and religious leaders.
• Partake in the center's education, training, and joint faculty activities with HBKU and other capacity-building activities.
• Ensure compliance with national and governmental agencies' research compliance protocols and procedures.

• PhD in biomedical sciences with hands-on laboratory experience.
• 12 years of relevant full-time work experience with a demonstrated strong record of publications, conferences, papers, reports, and/or professional, and/or technical contributions in the relevant scientific discipline.
• Outstanding domain knowledge in technologies relevant to their field of expertise.
• Prior supervising experience of a team of highly capable, motivated scientists.
• An outstanding contributor to original research.
• Scientific rigor and superior knowledge of scientific research methods and evaluation of research results.
• Outstanding ability to lead, educate, and train scientists, research associates, and technicians.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.