Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Roles and responsibilities

• Conduct research under supervision, either as a member of a faculty research team or under the direct supervision of a PI or, where appropriate, semi-independently to contribute to a defined area of research under the general direction of a faculty supervisor or a research team leader.
• Help develop new research objectives, methodology, and solutions relating to the field of research of a faculty or a PI.
• Perform day-to-day experimental activities and ensure proper and accurate documentation storage and archiving for future referencing.
• Collect and analyze data to achieve the greatest benefit from conducted research.
• Develop and design prototypes utilizing appropriate tools, methodologies, and techniques to achieve the required results of the project/research.
• Create reports on findings and recommendations from the conducted analysis and research to present to the faculty, PI, Dean, Provost, and appropriate research committees.
• Prepare presentations related to research activities intended for the cross-functional teams, faculty, research groups, PIs, and others as appropriate.
• Assist faculty and PIs in supervising Master’s and PhD students in relevant labs and for theses/dissertation committees.
• Participate in the preparation of experiments and laboratory & research procedures to ensure that they are aligned with the objectives of the faculty supervisor or the PI and the lab.
• Work with Lab Managers to ensure appropriate records and documentation of research experiments, samples, and specimens examined are maintained and regularly updated to ensure the accuracy of laboratory reports and compliance with national regulatory requirements as well as international best practices.
• Collaborate with Lab Managers to ensure a safe and healthy laboratory environment in compliance with national regulatory requirements and international best practices.
• Perform literature searches, attend scientific meetings, and keep abreast of literature & technology in own field; participate in the writing of scientific papers and other scholarly outputs as needed.
• Develop and maintain networks within the national and international research community to increase knowledge and research skills and enhance the reputation of HBKU research.
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Desired candidate profile

• PhD in a field relevant to the research conducted.
• 0-3 years of relevant research experience as a postdoc.
• Experience interpreting technical data and creating concise reports of the same.
• Strong knowledge of applicable research regulations.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports & communications and articulate ideas clearly and concisely. Arabic proficiency is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and the technology of common equipment found in relevant labs.
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  Collaborate with Lab Managers to ensure a safe and healthy laboratory environment in compliance with national regulatory requirements and international best practices.
  Perform literature searches, attend scientific meetings, and keep abreast of literature & technology in own field; participate in the writing of scientific papers and other scholarly outputs as needed.
  Develop and maintain networks within the national and international research community to increase knowledge and research skills and enhance the reputation of HBKU research.
  Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.