Staff Scientist – Assistant Level. (Qatar) Doha

Requirements

Requires a PhD in Bioinformatics and successful completion of a postdoctoral fellowship. Candidates should have strong knowledge of sequencing data analysis, machine learning and AI, statistical methods, and programming in Python and R, along with research, analytical, communication, and project-delivery skills.

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY 

The Staff Scientist – Assistant Level (Bioinformatics) supports research within
the specific areas of research programs and performs a variety of procedures
using established methods and techniques. The incumbent conducts moderately
complex experiments, critically evaluates scientific literature and findings,
performs experiments and interprets data.  

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

* Under the general supervision of more senior scientific staff performs
research tasks of a moderate scope.
* Performs scientific research at the highest standards.
* Conducts experiments, analyzes and processes data.
* Collects and summarizes scientific data/ information for experiments and
archiving.
* Keeps accurate records of experiments, checks data and informs discrepancies.
* Assists with evaluating and testing new processes.
* Complies with safety regulations/ standard protocols.
* Collaborates with other Sidra members to apply the results of research and/or
develop new techniques or practices.
* Prepares research results for journals and report publications.
* Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues both local and in academic
conferences.
* Communicates results/findings to the relevant scientific community via
published papers.
* Develops and applies novel research methodology to investigate and perform
feature extraction in medical imaging, molecular and clinical data for
predicting patient outcomes that will be translated into patient care.
* Builds innovative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions using latest and
advanced algorithms for improved patient care.
* Implements methods and algorithms for analysis of complex multi-omics data
sets including whole exome sequencing (WES), whole genome sequencing (WGS),
targeted capture sequencing, RNA-seq, single-cell RNA–seq, ChIP-seq,
Methylation sequencing, miRNA-seq, metabolomic and proteomic data.
* Makes use of publicly available biological data including TCGA, GEO, TCIA,
cbioportal etc.
* Analyzes rare genetic variant for familial diseases to identify pathogenic
variants of likely therapeutic intervention.
* Writes progress reports and research grant proposals for funding agencies.
* Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and
Conflict of Interest policies
* Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values

In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may
be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may
vary.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS – SELECTION CRITERIA

  ESSENTIAL Education PhD in Bioinformatics Experience Successful completion of
Post-Doc fellowship Job Specific Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of scientific research methods and evaluation of research results

Effective problem solving and analytical skills and ability to be detail
oriented

Knowledge of next generation sequencing data analysis including quality control
metrics, mapping, base calling, differential expression, exon skipping and
annotation

Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) scientist who strives to
confront the major current and existing challenges facing cancer research

Strong knowledge of statistical methods and tools

Excellent programming skills in Python and R

Ability to assist in the management of a project, overcome obstacles, and meet
deliverable deadlines

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Fluency in written and spoken English

 

Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous
society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted
comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and
exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women,
previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser,
Chairperson of Qatar Foundation 
Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser
who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class
patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.

Responsibilities

Conduct and interpret moderately complex bioinformatics research, including analysis of medical imaging, clinical and molecular data, and multi-omics sequencing datasets. Develop AI and research methods to predict patient outcomes, identify disease-associated genetic variants, and communicate findings through reports, grant proposals, presentations, and publications.

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