associate scientist - Riyadh, المملكة العربية السعودية - King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (Gen. Org.)

وصف

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST
Posted on
Wednesday, 22 November 2023, 8 Jumada Al Awal 1445
Apply by
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 11 Shaban 1445
Location
Riyadh
Department/Section
Molecular Diagnostics Section
Summary

Designs and conducts research projects with minimal supervision; writes papers and scientific reports; presents and discusses data in meetings and seminars; provides new scientific or managerial capabilities or expertise to the research unit; and supervises research technician(s), trainees and students.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Carries out advanced independent and/or directed research to achieve the objectives of the research project.
• Develops new methods and technologies when necessary for project advancement.
• Participates in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations.
• Searches for funding opportunities and writes grant applications.
• Teaches research techniques to others; trains and oversees technicians, students and/or fellows.
• Engages in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required in order to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
• Assists in overseeing the laboratory including maintaining the supplies, equipment and ordering of necessary materials.
• Follows all laboratory safety rules and regulations.
• Follows all hospital related policies and procedures.
• Participates in self and others education, training and development, as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree or Doctor of Science (DSc) degree from an accredited institution in a scientific discipline relevant to the research field is required.

Experience Required
Three (3) years of directly related experience post-doctoral degree required.
Other Requirements(Certificates)

• Evidence of scientific productivity during postdoctoral training period is required in terms of publications as a first author in peerreviewed journals and reflected with his/her significant technical and scientific contribution to the publications. The required number of publications depends on their quality measured by journal impact factor, the rank of the journal and the complexity of the subject in the field of study.
• Role as a coinvestigator in at least two (2) fully ongoing research projects.
• Proven records of presenting original data at least once in a national or international meeting.
• Evidence of mentoring ability and supervisory skills to students and technical staff.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education:
MBBS(Medicine), Ph.
D/Doctorate


Gender:
nm


Nationality:
Any Nationality