Postdoc: Evolutionary Genomics & HPC Analysis

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UAE seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate to lead bioinformatic analyses on genomic datasets. The role includes conducting wet-lab work and mentoring students, with an initial appointment of two years. Candidates should hold a PhD in relevant fields and possess strong bioinformatics skills. Experience is preferred, and the position is pivotal for advancing research in evolutionary biology.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is mandatory.
• Strong experience in bioinformatics and population genomics is preferred.
• 0–3 years of relevant research experience post-PhD.

Responsibilities

• Lead bioinformatic analyses on genomic datasets.
• Conduct DNA/RNA extraction and related wet-lab work.
• Mentor students and collaborate with partners.

Skills

Linux/HPC experience

Scripting (R or Python)

Genomic data analysis

Pipeline development

Basic molecular biology skills

Communication

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Evolutionary Biology or related fields

Tools

Snakemake

Nextflow

Git/GitHub

Job description

An educational institution in the UAE seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate to lead bioinformatic analyses on genomic datasets. The role includes conducting wet-lab work and mentoring students, with an initial appointment of two years. Candidates should hold a PhD in relevant fields and possess strong bioinformatics skills. Experience is preferred, and the position is pivotal for advancing research in evolutionary biology.