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We are seeking a talented and a highly motivated senior research scientist in bioinformatics/statistical genomics/AI to join a large team of the Medical and Population Genomics Lab, Sidra Medicine, Qatar. Their role is to help drive translation-oriented research in the lab, focusing on unravelling the molecular underpinning of biological traits and diseases prevalent in the Middle East, notably pediatric neurological disorders, ultimately leading to drug target discovery and patient stratification. This will involve analysis of large-scale multi-modal datasets (genetic data including long read, multi-omic, imaging and EHRs) using state of the art computational, statistical methods and machine learning (AI).
The senior research scientist will be responsible for contributing to study design and , scientific presentation and publication in line with the department’s research program. Also, they will take part in lab management and wiring of research grants. They will be expected to be productive, interactive with other research personnel, and provide training to undergraduate and graduate students.
Organizational profile
Sidra Medicine is a relatively new state-of-the art academic medical center built to the highest international standards. Its clinical focus is on providing exceptional specialty care for women and children.
Sidra’s strategy is centered on Patients and Families, Health Education and Biomedical Discovery.
The Research branch at Sidra is home to hundreds of researchers working on many aspects of pediatric and maternal health. It covers basic, translational, clinical trials and biomedical informatics research. The branch comprises research space totaling 10,000 M2 and numerous satellite laboratories and core facilities equipped with the latest research equipment, sequencing and deep phenotyping, imaging and biobanking.
Employment Type
Full-time
Company Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing / Hospitals and Health Care / Medical Practices
