Postdoctoral Fellow
Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Drive innovative research in multi-omics data analysis, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in obesity therapy and personalized medicine.
The post-doctoral fellow will be responsible for the following activities:
- Perform comprehensive analyses of genome sequencing, DNA methylation, and metagenomic datasets.
- Develop and apply integrative bioinformatics pipelines for multi-omics data analysis.
- Contribute to the development of machine learning models for predicting therapy outcomes.
- Collaborate with team members to interpret results and publish high-impact scientific papers.
- Mentor and support PhD and undergraduate students in bioinformatics-related analyses.
- Assist in preparing project reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals.
- Present findings at national and international scientific meetings.
- Maintain documentation of data processing, pipeline development, and analyses.
- Participate in internal and external collaborations across departments and institutions.
- Contribute to teaching and training activities as assigned.
- Provide technical supervision and mentorship to PhD students and junior researchers in omics data analysis.
- Guide student researchers on best practices in bioinformatics and reproducible research.
- Participate in the academic and professional development of junior team members.
Desired Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field (must be conferred before December 2025).
- Proven experience in analyzing genomic, epigenomic, or microbiome data using modern bioinformatics tools.
- Demonstrated experience in scripting/programming languages such as Python, R, or similar.
- Basic to intermediate understanding of machine learning techniques and their application to biological data.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals; at least one publication required for candidates graduating in 2025.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Prior experience in mentoring or supervising students is an asset.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Company Industry
- Education
- Training
- Teaching
- Academics
Department / Functional Area
- R&D
- Research & Development
Keywords
- Postdoctoral Fellow
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Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research
About Khalifa University and the UAE: Khalifa University is a leading research-intensive institution located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. As an emerging international hub for research and innovation, the UAE offers a dynamic, multicultural environment, particularly strong in areas such as AI, genomics, and precision medicine. Khalifa University has state-of-the-art facilities and resources and ranked 177th globally in the QS World University Rankings./p>
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