Research Associate Alternative Medicine

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.

Responsibilities + Skills

Education

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).

Experience

Job Summary

  • Published on: Tuesday, 18th March 2025
  • Designation: Research Associate –
  • industry: Miscellaneous
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Employment Status: Full-time
  • Job Location: Al Wakrah
  • Salary: 0
  • Gender:
  • Application Deadline: Tuesday, 18th March 2025

About the Company

  • Company Name: Qatar University.
  • Address: P.O. Box: 2713 - Doha
  • Website: http://www.qu.edu.qa/
  • Company Profile:
  • Since its inception in 1977, Qatar University (QU) continues to serve as Qatar’s primary institution of higher education and has become today a beacon of academic and research excellence in the region.QU is committed to providing high-quality education in areas of national priority. Underpinning this commitment is the goal to align its colleges, programs and courses with established international standards and best practices. As a result, QU has been successful in its accreditation initiatives, earning the endorsement of numerous leading international accrediting bodies.QU hosts ten colleges -- College of Arts and Sciences (CAS); College of Business and Economics (CBE); College of Education (CED); College of Engineering (CENG); College of Health Sciences (CHS); College of Law (LAWC); College of Medicine (CMED); College of Pharmacy (CPH); College of Sharia and Islamic Studies (CSIS) and College of Dental Medicine (CDM).QU offers the widest range of academic programs -- 45 Bachelors, 27 Masters, eight Ph.D. programs, four Diplomas, and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)-- in Qatar tailoring them to meet the needs of Qatari society.Research is an integral part of the academic environment at QU and is bolstered by an ambitious five-year roadmap addressing national priorities and listing four priority research areas -- Energy, Environment and Resource Sustainability; Social Change and Identity; Population, Health and Wellness; and Information, Communication and Technologies (ICT) -- a state-of-the-art Research Complex, and 14 research centers of excellence. It is further enhanced by over 400 collaborative projects in over 130 countries.

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