ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST

Location

Riyadh

Department/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 Innovation & 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's 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 postdoctoraltraining period is required in terms of publications as a first author inpeer-reviewed journals and reflected with his/her significant technical andscientific contribution to the publications.
• Role as a co-investigator in at least two (2) fullyongoing research projects.
• Proven records of presenting original data at least oncein a national or international meeting.