Senior Scientist

Hamad Bin Khalifa University; Doha; Vor Ort; QAR 437.000 - 655.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) invites applications for Senior Scientist to lead Biotechnology Guided by AI and Engineering under the QBRI NEXUS initiative. You will drive independent, cutting-edge research, supervise diverse teams, and align projects with HBKU goals while advancing strategic infrastructure and scientific excellence.

You will develop multidisciplinary programs, foster collaborations, and secure external funding to sustain impact.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with hands-on experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience with publications, conference papers, reports, or contributions.
• Experience developing experimental platforms combining data acquisition, ML, sensing, instrumentation, and computational analysis.
• Ability to bridge engineering and biology to develop technology driven by biological questions.
• Strong writing skills and capability to draft and edit reports and communications.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or MATLAB for data analysis and automation.

Aufgaben

• Develop and conduct independent, joint original research contributing to institute programs.
• Lead multidisciplinary research programs aligned with ongoing agenda and strategic plans.
• Contribute to QBRI research strategy, business plans, and execution.
• Supervise Master, PhD students, researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and staff.
• Seek and secure external funding to complement HBKU resources.
• Prepare progress reports and recommend improvements to enhance research performance.

Kenntnisse

Machine learning

Data analysis

Team leadership

Programming: Python

Programming: MATLAB

Ausbildung

PhD in Biomedical Engineering / Bioengineering / Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

APIs/SDKs

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

ESP32

Jobbeschreibung

The applicant will be responsible for providing leadership in a Biotechnology Guided by AI and Engineering component of the QBRI NEXUS to develop new biotechnologies for QBRI investigators advance strategic infrastructure plans and their practical application and advance scientific investigation The Senior Scientist will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and ensuring the highest standards of scientific and biotechnological excellence in areas aligned with the center and institute goals

Job Role Description

• Develop and conduct independent joint original research contributing to the institute programs
• Develop multidisciplinary research programs with synergies to the ongoing research agenda
• Contribute to the development of QBRI s research strategy business plan and research execution
• Lead a team of scientists and researchers to develop new biotechnologies and solutions in research
• Support and implement initiatives for developing the center s infrastructure to ensure achievement
• Ensure compliance with research protocols safety and regulatory standards
• Foster collaborative relationships within HBKU and national and international research institutions
• Contribute to research project administrative functions and monitoring requests
• Supervise Master PhD students research associates postdoctoral fellows research and technical staff
• Seek and secure external funding to complement HBKU resources
• Prepare progress reports and recommend improvements to enhance research performance

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with hands‑on experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience with a demonstrated strong track record of publications, scholarly output, conference papers, reports, and/or professional and/or technical contributions in the relevant scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing experimental platforms and technologies that enable data acquisition and applied machine learning, integrating sensing, instrumentation, and computational analysis into functional systems.
• Proven ability to work at the interface of engineering and biology, developing technologies driven by biological questions, not in isolation from them.
• Domain knowledge in technologies relevant to their field of expertise.
• An independent thinker with the capacity to formulate and execute innovative scientific strategies, lab operations, and to champion their ideas and projects.
• An outstanding contributor to original research, scientific rigor, and superior knowledge in scientific research methods, as well as evaluation of research results.
• Ability to motivate and lead research team.
• Competency to initiate collaborations/partnerships, and build and embrace stakeholder relations.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in a programming language (e.g. Python, C/C++, or MATLAB) for data analysis, instrument control, and automation.
• Working knowledge of electronics: circuit design, sensors, and microcontroller platforms (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32).
• Experience integrating sensors and instruments via APIs/SDKs into automated or closed-loop systems.
• Arabic proficiency is an advantage.