UOS-PDRA2024-01
Postdoctoral Research Associate Position @ University of Sharjah
January 3, 2024
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate individual to become a part of our dynamic team at ARI.
Job Description
The Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS) at University of Sharjah is seeking to hire a postdoctoral research associate to work within the Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics research group which is a multidisciplinary research group consisting of members with expertise in cellular biology, molecular pathology, genetics and genomics, mathematics, computer science and bioinformatics.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, hard-working and well-organized to support the projects from the various members of the Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics research group. The ideal candidate should hold a PhD in biological or life sciences with proven expertise in cellular biology, protein biochemistry and molecular pathology.
Job Purpose
He/she should have proven experience in the following:
- Cell culture working with primary and immortal cell lines and ability to generate stable transgenic cell lines
- Cellular and molecular biology with experience in applying PCR, qRT-PCR, cloning genes into various vectors including expression vectors and cellular localization
- Protein biochemistry including Western blotting, Flow cytometry, co-immunoprecipitation and EMSA
- Molecular pathology including DNA/RNA extraction from FFPE archival tissue and NGS library construction using Fluidigm system
- Functional genomics techniques including single, double and triple transient transfection and familiarly in running reporter assays such as Dual Glo and Titre Glo assays
- Running Next Generation Sequencing for Genomics, Transcriptomics, Metagenomics and Epigenetics studies
He/she should be a good team player and have experience in basic data analysis from the various techniques listed above.
The Post Doc should be multi-tasking and can demonstrate the ability to work with multiple techniques. Hands on experience evidenced by educational background and publications in leading journals is necessary.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support the day to day running of the various projects by members of the Bioinformatics & Functional Genomics research group
- Manage the ordering, stock taking and budget as well as other admin tasks for the Bioinformatics & Functional Genomics research group
- Perform research projects assigned to him/her by the group members
- Carry out research and development to develop novel methodologies related to various competencies required within the group
- Conduct their own research project assigned by the group
- Provide technical supervision for junior RA and students associated with members of the group.
Required Skills
- Cell culture working with primary and immortal cell lines and ability to generate stable transgenic cell lines.
- Familiarity with primary epithelial and fibroblast asthma cell lines as well as cancer cell lines is a distinct advantage
- Cellular and molecular biology with experience in conducting PCR, qRT-PCR for gene expression, cloning genes into various vectors including expression vectors such as pcDNA3 and cellular localization using mixture of microscopy and flow cytometry
- Protein biochemistry including Western blotting, Flow cytometry, co-immunoprecipitation and EMSA
- Molecular pathology including DNA/RNA extraction from FFPE archival tissue and NGS library construction using Fluidigm system
- Functional genomics techniques including single, double and triple transient transfection and familiarly in running reporter assays such as Dual Glo and Titre Glo assays
- Running Next Generation Sequencing for Genomics, Transcriptomics, Metagenomics and Epigenetics studies
Desirable Requirements
- PhD in biomedical or life science with proven experience in cellular and molecular techniques
- Experience in research and/or academic settings (published articles in the field of biomedical science).
- Some co-supervisory experience of student or junior RA.
Additional Information
Job Location: University of Sharjah
Qualifications: PhD
Relevant Experience: 2
How to Apply?
Any interested applicants, please submit your application here.