POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW

Job Description

Summary

Conducts research on a semi-independent basis such as design, perform and interpret experimental results; develops new ideas that promote current research; prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of a higher level scientist; and attends and gives seminars.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Conducts research and laboratory experiments within a specified field, analyses and interprets results.

2. Contributes efficiently and significantly to the planning of research projects.

3. Develops new ideas and expertise that promote on-going research.

4. Assists in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing under the direction of a Scientist.

5. 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.

6. Provides training and supervision to research staff.

7. Assists in overseeing the laboratory including maintaining the supplies, equipment and ordering of necessary materials.

8. Follows all laboratory safety rules and regulations.

9. Follows all hospital related policies and procedures.

10. Participates in self and others’ education, training and development, as applicable.

11.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Doctorate Degree (e.g. PhD, MD, DDS, DVM) 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 in details 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 satisfactory Annual Progress Report for the last two (2) years during scholarship that was requested by the Research Centre Training & Education Office/KFSH&RC Academic Training Affairs/Training & Education.

* Strength of the application’s Research Statement in which the candidate describes research interests, technical skills, and career goals.

* Proven records of presenting original data generated from doctoral degree at least once in a national or international meeting.