Post-doctoral Fellow

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (Gen. Org.); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (Gen. Org.) is seeking a PhD-qualified research professional to conduct laboratory experiments and analyze results in a dynamic hospital research setting.

You will contribute to planning research projects, develop new ideas, and assist in manuscript writing for publications and presentations. The role may involve grant writing under supervision, training others, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in a scientific discipline relevant to the research field is required.
• No years of experience for Saudis or three (3) years post doctorate experience for non-Saudis as an independent professional within his/her field required.
• Proven records of presenting original data at national or international meetings.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and laboratory experiments within a specified field.
• Analyses and interprets results.
• Contributes to planning of research projects.
• Develops new ideas and expertise that promote ongoing research.
• Assists in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and presentations.
• May assist in grant writing under the direction of the Hospital.
• Engages in training and professional development to enhance skills and independence.
• Provides training and supervision to research staff.
• Oversees laboratory operations, supplies, equipment, and ordering of materials.
• Follows laboratory safety rules and hospital policies.
• Participates in self and others education and development as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Scientific writing

Laboratory safety

Education

PhD degree

Job description

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Conducts research and laboratory experiments within a specified field
• analyses and interprets results
• Contributes efficiently and significantly to the planning of research projects
• Develops new idea and expertise that promote ongoing research
• Assists in manuscript writing for publication inscientific journals and or presentations
• May also assist in grant writing under the direction of the Hospital
• 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
• Provides training and supervision to research staff
• 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

Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) degree from an accredited institution in a scientific discipline relevant to the research field is required.

Experience Required

No years of experience for Saudis or three (3) years post doctorate experience for non-Saudis as an independent professional within his/her field required.

Other Requirements (Certificates)

• A letter from immediate Academic Supervisor describing indetails the candidate s academic ability to learn, performance, hard work,punctuality, attitude towards work, taking responsibility, work under pressure,oral and written communication skills.
• For in-house scholarship recipients, a satisfactoryAnnual Progress Report for the last two (2) years during scholarship that wasrequested by the Innovation & Research Education & Training/ KFSHRC
• Strength of the application s Research Statement in which the candidate describes research interests, technical skills andcareer goals.
• Proven records of presenting original data generated formdoctoral degree at least once in a national or international meeting.