Research Fellow (Postdoctoral) – Translational Biomedical Engineering

Alfaisal University, College of Engineering and Advanced Computing; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfaisal University's College of Engineering and Advanced Computing invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Riyadh. The role focuses on advancing translational biomedical technologies by integrating AI with biomedical systems to address real-world clinical challenges.

Responsibilities include conducting high-impact research, collaborating with clinical partners, preparing grant applications, developing AI pipelines for biomedical use, mentoring students, and guiding

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, AI, or closely related field (awarded 2021 or later).
• First-author publications in high-impact journals or conferences.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB.
• Hands-on experience applying Large Language Models (LLMs) in biomedical contexts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original, high-impact research and publish in top-tier journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with clinical partners, industry stakeholders, and government organizations.
• Prepare and submit research grant applications.
• Develop and validate AI pipelines for biomedical applications.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.
• Contribute to strategic development of research initiatives.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

LLMs in biomed

Biomedical data analysis

Model design

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Alfaisal University's College of Engineering and Advanced Computing invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within the Translational Biomedical Engineering Research Lab. This strategic role focuses on advancing next-generation translational biomedical technologies by integrating artificial intelligence with biomedical systems to address real-world clinical and healthcare challenges.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Conducting original, high-impact research and publishing findings in top-tier journals and conferences
• Collaborating with clinical partners, industry stakeholders, and governmental organizations
• Contributing to the preparation and submission of research grant applications
• Developing, implementing, and validating computational tools and AI pipelines for biomedical applications
• Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students within the research lab
• Contributing to the strategic development and direction of research initiatives

Required qualifications:

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or closely related field (awarded 2021 or later)
• Demonstrated record of first-author publications in high-impact journals or conferences
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB
• Practical hands-on experience applying Large Language Models (LLMs) in biomedical contextsSolid foundational knowledge in biomedical data analysis
• Ability to independently design, build, and validate computational models

Highly desirable qualifications:

• End-to-end AI pipeline development experience for healthcare applications
• Experience working with multimodal biomedical data
• Knowledge of Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs)
• Medical device prototyping experience
• Familiarity with clinical validation processes or medical device regulatory requirements

Position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.