Job Description
Full job descriptionDuties & Responsibilities: The Center for Sustainable Development is looking to fill a full-time Research Assistant/Research Associate position in Algal Biotechnology. The position is open to individuals who hold a MSc/PhD in biotechnology, bio-engineering, life sciences or a related field from an internationally recognized university. The main role of the research assistant/associate will be developing microalgae cultivation, harvesting, and downstream processing of the biomass that will be used as feed for zooplankton and fish. The candidate will be positioned at the CSD labs at Aquatic Fisheries Research Center (AFRC) to support collaboration with AFRC and other relevant stakeholders to achieve sustainable aquaculture in Qatar. The candidate is also expected to assist QU students with their relevant thesis work. The candidate is expected to: 1. Contribute to research projects, ensuring adherence to protocols, budget constraints and timelines.2. Enhance operations, management of CSD facilities at AFRC3. Drive publication efforts in international refereed journals, and present research findings at national conferences.4. Generate scientific progress reports, contribute to research proposals, grant applications, and initiate high quality research in the area of expertise.5. Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment as well as with equipment maintenance and undertake additional research tasks essential to meet role requirements and research center goals.
Responsibilities + Skills
3. At least 2/4 international peer-reviewed manuscripts (not derived from theses with the candidate as principal researcher in at least 1/2 of them).4. Expertise in microalgae, cyanobacteria, and zooplanktons.5. Awareness of working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Education
1. MSc/Ph.D. in biotechnology, bio-engineering, or life sciences or a related field.2. Have at least 3 years of research experience after MSc/Ph.D. in microalgal biotechnologies with cultivation systems, including photobioreactors; having experience in fish-feeding.
Experience
