Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Cancer Epigenetics & Omics Studies)

Overview

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow plays a critical role in advancing translational cancer research at Alfaisal University by investigating chromatin accessibility and epigenetic reprogramming in solid tumors, integrating multi-omics datasets to identify therapeutic targets, and contributing to grant writing and interdisciplinary collaborations. This work supports the university’s mission to develop affordable diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for cancer and drive innovation in epigenomic and non-viral engineering. The role contributes to national healthcare priorities through research conducted in a state-of-the-art lab, supported by strategic partnerships with institutions such as KFSHRC, KAIMRC, and the Saudi FDA.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a research profile by producing high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals and delivering presentations at national or international conferences to disseminate findings and enhance scientific impact.
• Contributes actively to interdisciplinary research initiatives that align with the labs and institution’s strategic goals, fostering collaboration across fields to address complex challenges.
• Collaborates with academic, clinical, industrial, and governmental partners to facilitate translational and applied research that bridges fundamental science with practical applications.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary communication by organizing seminars, workshops, or discussion forums that promote knowledge exchange and collaborative problem-solving.
• Participates in the preparation of research proposals for external funding and supports reporting to ensure sustained project resources and compliance with grant requirements.
• Designs, conducts, and analyzes experimental or computational research to generate valid, reproducible results across relevant scientific or engineering domains.
• Supervisors and mentors undergraduate and graduate students to support their research development, skill acquisition, and contribution to lab goals.
• Develops and prototypes research tools, systems, or devices, ensuring accuracy, usability, and innovation to advance experimental capabilities.
• Builds and refines computational models or experimental systems that support data-driven investigations and contribute to knowledge advancement.
• Contributes to the preparation and dissemination of research findings through publications, reports, and presentations to communicate effectively to scientific and professional audiences.
• Collaborates with team members to meet project milestones, promote interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, and ensure timely progress.
• Supports the development of software, algorithms, or analytical methods applicable to ongoing research projects to enhance data analysis and modeling capabilities.
• Maintains research documentation and data in a professional, organized, and secure manner to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and compliance with data management standards.
• Performs all duties in a professional, effective, and confidential manner.
• Performs all other related duties as required or assigned by the manager.

Qualification & Experience

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular Biology, Epigenetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years of research experience supporting or conducting projects involving experimental, computational, or analytical work in scientific, engineering, or related fields.