Research Assistant Professor

Qatar University Profile:

Qatar University is the premier national institution of higher education with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellence coupled with a keen spirit of volunteerism and civic responsibility. This is underpinned by committed leadership and an experienced and motivated faculty and staff body.

Department Profile:

LARC is unconventional animal facility with SPF rodent vivarium, small animal imaging core, diagnostic, cellculture and research labs. As a founder and director of LARC, I always envision it as a unique research platform to provide excellent research animal models as well as advanced infrastructure for researchers. A place that provides and supports quality in vivo research to promote animal and human health. A platform that helps to narrow the boundaries between different disciplines, supports multidisciplinary research and allowing advances and innovation in basic, biological, biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. In the year 2015, LARC started providing services and support to the academics and research community. Since then it continues to provide humane animal care, animal research, consultation, training and support for faculty, researchers and graduate students at the country level. We are committed to minimize the use of animals when there is no alternative to study in-vivo research hypothesis. Animals in the facility closely monitored with humane care by licensed personnel. LARC is a member of the American Association for Laboratory Animal science (AALAS) and nternational Council for Laboratory Animal Science(ICLAS).

Job Summary

The successful candidate will develop and lead high-quality research programs aligned with LARC-Qatar University (QU) research priorities, particularly in cancer research, with preference given to colon cancer research. The role requires demonstrated expertise in rodent animal models, application of advanced technologies, and in vivo MRI for disease modeling.

The candidate will be responsible for developing competitive research proposals, securing external funding, and establishing collaborations with academic and industrial partners. Additionally, the role includes teaching up to two graduate-level courses, supervising graduate students and theses, training research assistants and students on laboratory techniques, and publishing in high-impact journals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Establish and sustain an externally funded research program.
2. Develop translational tools and methodologies for cancer research.
3. Conduct in vivo studies to support research and training programs in cancer research.
4. Perform ex vivo analytical and molecular analyses.
5. Supervise and co-supervise graduate students and research projects.
6. Publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
7. Foster a collaborative research environment with QU colleges and research centers, as well as national institutions (e.g., Sidra Medicine, HMC).
8. Develop and implement a strategic research plan to enhance LARC and QU research outcomes.
9. Contribute to institutional committees (LARC, VPRGS, QU) and community service initiatives.
10. Design and deliver training programs for early-career researchers and high school students.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will develop and lead high-quality research programs aligned with LARC-Qatar University (QU) research priorities, particularly in cancer research, with preference given to colon cancer research. The role requires demonstrated expertise in rodent animal models, application of advanced technologies, and in vivo MRI for disease modeling.

The candidate will be responsible for developing competitive research proposals, securing external funding, and establishing collaborations with academic and industrial partners. Additionally, the role includes teaching up to two graduate-level courses, supervising graduate students and theses, training research assistants and students on laboratory techniques, and publishing in high-impact journals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Establish and sustain an externally funded research program.
2. Develop translational tools and methodologies for cancer research.
3. Conduct in vivo studies to support research and training programs in cancer research.
4. Perform ex vivo analytical and molecular analyses.
5. Supervise and co-supervise graduate students and research projects.
6. Publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
7. Foster a collaborative research environment with QU colleges and research centers, as well as national institutions (e.g., Sidra Medicine, HMC).
8. Develop and implement a strategic research plan to enhance LARC and QU research outcomes.
9. Contribute to institutional committees (LARC, VPRGS, QU) and community service initiatives.
10. Design and deliver training programs for early-career researchers and high school students.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Academic:

1. Current Curriculum Vitea.

2.Cover letter.

3.Teaching, research, and service philosophy.

4.Three referees contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).

5.Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed, an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).

Academic:

1.A three-year renewable contract.

2.Salary is commensurate with experience.

3.Tax-free salary.

4.Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.

5.Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QUHR policies.

6.Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.

7.Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.

8.Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.

9.End-of-contract indemnity.