To provide high quality research support and undertake internationally competitive research aimed at publication thereby contributing to the academic and research mission of the University.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Position Summary
The Biotechnology Center is looking to recruit a research associate to make a positive contribution to our research team. This is an exciting role in which the post holder will have the ability to work in all areas of our Genomics team to ensure operations flow efficiently across the center.
The Research Associate will be responsible for the following activities:
Genetics: genptoying and sequencing
Proteomics and transcriptomics
Employing cell culture techniques
reparation of single cell libraries and sequencing.
Conducting protein and molecular biology assays, such as western blotting, polymerase chain reaction, flow cytometry, viral transduction investigations, and siRNA transfection.
Histology: fixation, embedding, sectioning (vibrotome or cryostat), and immuno-staining of human and mouse tissue.
Imaging and tissue slide analysis.
Participating in and/or assisting in animal experiments.
Product, consumable, and device ordering. Follow-up shipments. Stock management.
To guarantee laboratory safety, maintain a clean and orderly laboratory and equipment.
Communicating and reporting laboratory results professionally and in digital format (e.g. Excel) and attending seminars.
Independently organize and troubleshoot practical work; provide direction and focus to research
Major Responsibilities
Contributes to research center or University-wide working groups or committees as requested.
Collaborate with lab members Khalifa and Leuven.
Fosters service by contributing to the community at large in participatory, developmental and advisory capacity.
Managing the project, including supervising junior colleagues, creating daily agendas, managing budgets, authoring articles and funding proposals, devising experiments, etc.
Supports and participates in research activities.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications
Master degree or PhD in Biological Science, Biomedical Science, Cancer Biology or any related Science major, or similar with proven work experience
Required Experience
All applicants must demonstrate a proven track record of, or high potential for, high-quality scientific research, as evidenced by their publication records and/or letters of recommendation. Candidates interested in translational research and entrepreneurship are encouraged to apply.
Primary Location: Abu Dhabi UAE Job: Research Associate Schedule: Regular Shift: Standard Job Type: Full-time
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