Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF’s vision of unlocking human potential. HBKU is a homegrown research and graduate studies university that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact.

Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) is a leading research institute under Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). The institute addresses the Qatar National Health priorities outlined in the Qatar National Research Strategy through its dedicated research centers – the Translational Oncology Research Center, Diabetes Research Center (DRC), and Neurological Disorders Research Center (NDRC).

Position

We invite applications for the Principal Investigator role. The successful applicant will lead and develop a team of scientists and researchers leading to QBRI’s growth and address the developmental healthcare needs of Qatar. Conceive and establish competitive research programs including conducting translational research.

Job Role Description

• Develop and manage research programs in respective fields of expertise to establish recognition and scientific leadership and to accelerate the transfer of technology and know-how.
• Prepare and lead research plans to ensure the achievement of QBRI's mission and strategic objectives while contributing actively to advancing HBKU's vision and mission.
• Develop multidisciplinary research programs with synergies with the ongoing research agenda to achieve an international standard for science and research activities.
• Support and implement programs and initiatives for setting up the center's infrastructure and laboratory facilities to ensure the achievement of the center's objectives and milestones.
• Assist the senior management team in developing and implementing QBRI's research strategies, business plans, initiatives, and partnerships.
• Maintain expertise and awareness of current technological and scientific developments in the relevant aspects of their discipline.
• Prepare and submit research proposals to appropriate national and international agencies to secure competitive funding complementing HBKU resources.
• Oversee the financial management of their grants, contracts, and agreements. Contribute to research projects, administrative functions, and monitoring requests.
• Participate in research conferences and seminars in their field of expertise. Produce conference and seminar papers and publications from research.
• Supervise and train scientists, research associates, Research fellows, postdoctoral fellows, research support, and technical staff in relevant areas of work.
• Ensure proper records and documentation of research experiments, samples, and specimens examined or maintained while ensuring the accuracy of laboratory reports. Protect and comply with HBKU & QBRI's intellectual property rights.
• Recruit research staff in areas that support the center's research priorities and strategic objectives in close coordination with other members in compliance with procedures & policies.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to safe conduct, compliance, and regulatory issues of scientific research within the center.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing research partners in Education City and the State of Qatar to create joint programs for the benefit of the research center.
• Establish collaborative relationships with biomedical research and pharmaceutical partners, government officials, and religious leaders to ensure the center’s input on research ethics, policy, and regulation.
• Partake in the center's education, training, and joint faculty activities with HBKU and other capacity-building activities.
• Ensure compliance with national and governmental agencies' research compliance protocols and procedures.
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• PhD in biomedical sciences with hands-on laboratory experience.
• 12 years of relevant full-time work experience with a demonstrated strong record of publications, conferences, papers, reports, and/or professional, and/or technical contributions in the relevant scientific discipline.
• Outstanding domain knowledge in technologies relevant to their field of expertise.
• Prior supervising experience of a team of highly capable, motivated scientists.
• An outstanding contributor to original research. Scientific rigor and superior knowledge of scientific research methods and evaluation of research results.
• Outstanding ability to lead, educate, and train scientists, research associates, and technicians.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

How to Apply

To apply, please follow this link
Additional documents may be solicited from short-listed candidates.

Deadline

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Remuneration

HBKU offers an attractive compensation package that includes a tax-free salary and additional benefits such as an accommodation allowance, annual paid leave, and medical insurance.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to maintaining a culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber.

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