Job Description
Full job descriptionJob SummaryThe Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) within the Health Sector at Qatar University is seeking a full-time, dedicated, and innovative Research Associate (Ph.D. postdoctoral fellow) to join the alternative medicine unit of the BRC. Established in 2014, the BRC aims to enhance and advance biomedical research in Qatar through strategic collaborations with various colleges and research centers within Qatar University. The alternative medicine unit conducts cutting-edge research in pharmacognosy, natural product identification, and the valorization of medicinal plants—with a particular focus on Qatari flora. The successful candidate will manage the laboratory, oversee the activities of research assistants and students, and conduct independent research. Additional responsibilities include participating in the center's research activities, writing grant applications, and training and supervising students.Qatar University is rising in global university rankings and is currently ranked 208th worldwide and 2nd in the Arab world in QS rankings.
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Postdoctoral Experience: Minimum of 3 years in in silico drug screening.Cell Culture & In Vitro Validation: Knowledge and hands-on experience in culturing human cell lines and performing in vitro validation using cellular assays (proliferation, apoptosis, cytotoxicity, Western blotting, qPCR).
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