Associate Scientist

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (Gen. Org.); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (Gen. Org.) seeks an accomplished researcher to design and conduct advanced research projects, write manuscripts, and present data in meetings and seminars.

The role provides and shares new scientific or managerial capabilities within the research unit. Responsibilities include developing methods, seeking funding, supervising technicians and students, teaching research techniques, maintaining laboratory operations, and adhering to safety and

Qualifications

• PhD or DSc from an accredited institution is required.
• Three years of post-doctoral experience required.
• Evidence of publications as first author in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Carries out advanced independent and/or directed research to achieve project objectives.
• Develops new methods and technologies for project advancement.
• Participates in manuscript writing and presentations for publications.
• Searches for funding opportunities and writes grant applications.
• Teaches research techniques and supervises technicians, students, and fellows.
• Maintains laboratory safety and oversees equipment and supplies.
• Follows hospital policies and professional development requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant writing

Manuscript writing

Public speaking

Supervising researchers

Education

PhD or DSc in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

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 amp 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.