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Postdoctoral in Space Medicine |
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CATEGORY
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Department
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Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences |
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Job Purpose
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The Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS) is seeking to hire a dedicated postdoctoral research associate to join the Space Medicine Research Group and investigate the mechanisms governing multi-organ pathologies in a mouse model of simulated microgravity. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting OMIC data (genomics, transcriptomics, and epigenetics) generated by our research group and from publicly available biological databases. The Postdoc, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Rizwan Qaisar, will dissect gene regulatory networks associated with defects in skeletal muscle, liver, testes, brain, and other organs in mice under simulated microgravity. Laboratory expertise in handling and dissecting mice, as well as basic techniques such as RT-PCR, WB, gel electrophoresis, and microscopy, is also required. Transcripts must be submitted along with the CV in one document.
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Main accountabilities & expectations
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- Analyzing and interpreting OMICs data sets, including genomics, transcriptomics, and epigenetics data.
- Conducts bioinformatics analysis on genomics data
- Develop private and public biological, genomic, and proteomic databases
- Conceptualizing research projects and drafting manuscripts.
- Maintaining and handling laboratory mice and performing related in vivo experiments.
- Maintaining laboratory logbooks and performing administrative tasks related to ordering reagents and preparing lab reports.
- Supervising graduate and undergraduate students and research assistants.
- Presenting ongoing work and findings to colleagues
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Required Skills
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The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong understanding of biological Data: DNA, RNA, and protein sequences, expression, and structures
- Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Knowledge of biological data banks (e.g., NCBI, EMBL-EBI, Ensembl, KEGG, ENCODE)
- Hands-on expertise in advanced laboratory techniques
- Proven ability to independently manage experiments and troubleshoot complex protocols.
- Clear evidence of research productivity.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational &documentation skills suitable for a dynamic research environment.
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Desirable Requirements
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Preferred qualifications are underlined:
- Ph.D. in biomedical science with at least 1-3 years of experience working with OMICs data sets, demonstrated by at least one publication as a lead author in a top journal in the field of bioinformatics
- Experience in research and/or academic settings (published articles in the field of bioinformatics)
- Experience in the development of private or public biological databases
- Prior experience with murine models, including handling, tissue/organ harvesting, and downstream in vivo experimental procedures, is highly desirable.
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Job Location
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University of Sharjah (Main) |
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Job Criteria
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Gender |
, Male, Female, |
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Qualifications |
Phd |
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Relevant Experience
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1 |
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Living In UAE |
Open for all |
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Nationality |
, All, |
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