Introduction
Urgent Hire. Deadline: 4 October 2024!
Seeking to hire a PhD/DPhil qualified bioinformatics expert
to lead a state-of-the-art Bioinformatics Core Facility
at a Translation Research Institute in Doha.
Email: [email protected]
In this role: You will collaborate with a team of scientific and clinical researchers, providing bioinformatics expertise, support and training. You will be responsible for curating and analyzing diverse raw datasets, conducting data mining and enabling cutting-edge discoveries in biological research. This is an unique opportunity to shape a cutting -edge Bioinformatics Core Facility.
Job Requirements:
International candidate not currently working in Qatar.
Essential Education:
PhD or DPhil Degree in Bioinformatics, System Biology, Computational Biology, Mathematical Biology, or a related field.
Essential Research & Publications:
- Proven expertise in bioinformatics research.
- Strong publication record in high-impact journals.
Essential experience:
5+ years in research field out of which 3 years as post doctoral role in a academic, clinical or healthcare industry.
Proficiency and experience in:
- Data analysis, programming and scripting languages such as R/Bioconductor, Python and C/C++
- NGS Technologies: Whole genome, exome, RNA-seq, scRNA-seq.
- Building data pipelines for transcriptomic analysis.
- Genomic data formats.
- Mass-spectrometry data analysis, proteomic and metabolomic data interpretation.
Desirable skills and experience:
- Interest in immunology, molecular biology, genetics or cancer research.
- Analyzing biological imaging data and improving workflows with tools like ImageJ.
- Knowledge of SQL and experience in databases.
Medical license: Not applicable.
Interested?
Application process steps to follow:
Step 1:
Indicate your interest by joining the waiting list. >Register Here<
Step 2:
Apply Email your CV + Bachelor + Valid license to [email protected]
Step 3:
If selected for shortlist you will be notified via email from [email protected]
Global Medical Recruiting:
Applicants selected for shortlist will be assigned to a dedicated GMR Recruitment Assistant. At no cost to applicant, recruitment support and guidance are provided in the international recruitment process. From preparing the candidate's application file up to the highest international standard. Interview arrangement when employer request. Assistance with offer, onboarding process, flight booking up to joining the employer.
In recruitment partnership with the Qatar Public Healthcare Provider since 2007. Leading International Medical Staffing Providers. No recruitment fees charged to our candidates.
Package
Overseas Open Ended Contract with Family sponsorship now available for international Males & Females.
Contract Period: Open ended.
Basic Salary: The offered amount is the discretion of the employer.
Market Allowance: % of basic salary.
Monthly Professional Allowance: % of basic salary.
Transport Allowance: 1250 QAR per month.
Mobile Allowance: 300 QAR per month.
Accommodation: Provided.
Annual Leave: 50 calendar days per year.
Schooling Assistance: 21 000 QAR (maximum) (up to 3 children) per child per academic year up to (ages from 5-18 years and provided that they are studying in private schools in Doha). Payment will be made upon submission of the appropriate receipts and will cover basic tuition fee only (provided that you obtained residence permit for them under your sponsorship).
Air Passage Entitlement: Air passage/flight ticket for self and family - up to 3 children up to 18 years old, on joining, annual leave & repatriation (provided that he/she obtained residence permit for them under his/her sponsorship).
Baggage Allowance: Unaccompanied baggage for yourself - up to 50 kg and family up to 200 kg on joining, and 100kg for self and 250 kg for family on repatriation, to be reimbursed at standard rate.
The salary package offered is determined by the employer, not GMR.
**PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BEFORE APPLYING** View Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
International candidate not currently working in Qatar.
Essential Education:
PhD or DPhil Degree in Bioinformatics, System Biology, Computational Biology, Mathematical Biology, or a related field.
Essential Research & Publications:
- Proven expertise in bioinformatics research.
- Strong publication record in high-impact journals.
Essential experience:
5+ years in research field out of which 3 years as post doctoral role in a academic, clinical or healthcare industry.
Proficiency and experience in:
- Data analysis, programming and scripting languages such as R/Bioconductor, Python and C/C++
- NGS Technologies: Whole genome, exome, RNA-seq, scRNA-seq.
- Building data pipelines for transcriptomic analysis.
- Genomic data formats.
- Mass-spectrometry data analysis, proteomic and metabolomic data interpretation.
Desirable skills and experience:
- Interest in immunology, molecular biology, genetics or cancer research.
- Analyzing biological imaging data and improving workflows with tools like ImageJ.
- Knowledge of SQL and experience in databases.
Medical license: Not applicable.
Specification
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, implement, and manage a Bioinformatics Core Facility that serves researchers across multiple disciplines.
• Provide comprehensive bioinformatics support, including data curation, processing, and advanced analysis of high-dimensional biological datasets.
• Design and deliver bioinformatics training and mentorship to scientific and clinical researchers.
• Collaborate with research teams to analyze various types of data, including next-generation sequencing (NGS), proteomics, metabolomics, and other omics data.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize bioinformatics pipelines for RNA-seq, whole genome, whole exome sequencing, and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq).
• Work with publicly available genomic datasets and file formats (e.g., FASTA, FASTQ, BAM/CRAM).
• Analyze mass spectrometry-based proteomic and metabolomic data, including preprocessing, differential analysis, functional annotation, and biomarker discovery.
• Visualize complex biological data using appropriate tools (e.g., ggplot2) to create heatmaps, scatter plots, and other graphical outputs.
• Stay current with the latest bioinformatics software and tools, testing and integrating them into the core facility’s workflows.
• Collaborate with principal investigators (PIs) and researchers to define software needs, implement solutions, and provide bioinformatics expertise in experimental design and statistical interpretation.
• Liaise with non-computational researchers to provide bioinformatics insights and guidance in project design and data interpretation.
• Ensure accurate tracking of project data and reporting of outcomes to management.
• Present findings and contribute to the publication of high-impact journals.
About the Employer
Qatar's leading Public Healthcare Provider. Global Medical Recruiting has been in recruitment partnership with the Qatar public healthcare provider since 2007, we can assure you that this medical group is a highly reputable company to work for. If you are a overseas medical professional interested in Qatar contract jobs, this is an exciting career step to consider. Over the years we have always received positive feedback from our candidates placed at this employer. Upon successful placement you will be joining a diverse and exciting organization where over 90 different nationalities work together with a single purpose of delivering compassionate care to all its patients. You will be welcomed in a atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork. As this organization is committed to developing of employees through training, educating and career advancement opportunities, you will always have opportunity to grow and learn. Its the healthcare provider to over 2 million expats and Qatari nationals living and working in Qatar, it manages 12 hospitals as well as Qatar's National Ambulance Service and Qatar's Home Healthcare Services. Known as the main leading premier public healthcare provider for the State of Qatar as well as one of the leading healthcare providers in the Middle East. In 2016, the Medical Group achieved the significant distinction of becoming the first healthcare system across the globe to have all its hospitals accredited by JCI under the Academic Medical Center accreditation program. A leader in the development of the regions first academic health system, combining excellent clinical care with education and innovative research.
The location: Doha Qatar Qatar is home to many expats who relocated here for work and those drawn to its life of luxury, this is most evident in the capital city Doha. Doha is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf in the east of Qatar. Doha has awesome attractions. You will be able to experience adventure, buzzing nightlife, culture or relaxation. Qatar does not only offer the most amazing desert landscapes but also stunning beautiful beaches to enjoy.
