Research Associate

About Khalifa University

Khalifa University is ranked 181^st in the QS World University Rankings 2023, and the top University in the UAE, with a range of research and academic programs designed to address the entire range of strategic, scientific and industrial challenges facing our rapidly evolving world.

Its world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities provide an unparalleled learning experience to students from the UAE and around the world. Our research and academic activities cover a broad range of disciplines in engineering, science and medicine through our three colleges.

Khalifa University’s research relates to key focus sectors of relevance to the UAE’s strategic economic growth and the technology platforms that serve as foundations for these sectors. The University’s research priorities are addressed in two categories — “verticals” and “horizontals” — which jointly cover specific industry and sector needs, technical platforms and expertise.

KU’s focus sectors are Clean and Renewable Energy, Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production, Water and Environment, Healthcare, Aerospace, and Supply Chain and Logistics. Research in these sectors is enhanced by our research platforms of Robotics, AI and Data Science, Information and Communication Technologies, and Advanced Materials and Manufacturing as well as Fundamental Sciences.

Position Overview

KU is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to work within the research team of Dr. Kashir in the Department of Biology. The successful candidate will work on a cell biology-based project examining the physiological effect of specific mutations of the sperm-factor (phospholipase C zeta) upon calcium release, localization patterns, expression, and overall physiological effect within various cellular models. The project will involve investigations in several cell lines and types, as well as various work with various tissue types. The successful candidate will be provided an opportunity to work alongside leading researchers and graduate students from diverse backgrounds and be part of a rapidly growing research team and department.

Position Requirements

• Experience in conducting experiments involving cell culture, microscopy, and cloning methods
• Hands-on expertise in DNA/RNA isolation, and gene expression quantification methodology such as fluorescence quantification and/or qRT-PCR
• Hands-on experience of PCR-based methodologies
• Demonstrable ability to work independently and team player skills.
• Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager

Qualifications  

Candidate Profile

Essential Criteria

• Masters from a reputable university in Cell/Molecular Biology or related discipline
• Experience of undertaking assigned research tasks and starting to manage own workload
• Contributing to scientific papers and academic journal articles where possible acting as lead/ corresponding author
• A willingness to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture
• Excellent English language communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to function as part of a team working on multiple tasks with competing demands and deadlines
• Well-developed reasoning and problem-solving skills

Desired Criteria

• Masters gained from and/or experience working in a top 200 QS or THE ranked University
• At least 1 year of increasingly accountable relevant experience as a researcher in academia or in industry
• Hands-on experience of working with phospholipase C zeta in the past
• Hands-on experience of immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry methodology

  Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team (recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae).

Primary Location: Khalifa University - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job: Research Associate
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time