Scientist Stem Cells and Regeneration Research Group (SCRG)

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU; www.mbru.ac.ae) is part of Dubai Health, the first integrated academic health system in the UAE. Dubai Health seeks to strengthen Dubai as a global leader in health care, medical education, research, and scientific innovation, to enhance the capabilities of Dubai's healthcare sector. Dubai Health is managing and operating 54 sites, including 6 government hospitals, 26 ambulatory health centers, 20 medical fitness centers, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), and Al Jalila Foundation.

Stem Cells and Regeneration Research Group

Scientist

Title: Scientist – Stem Cells and Regeneration Research Group

Reporting to: Laboratory Manager / Research Group Leadership

Role Overview

The Laboratory Scientist will play a lead scientific and technical role within the Stem Cells and Regeneration Research Group within the Dubai Precision Medicine Center (DPMC), independently designing, executing, and managing research projects involving human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and tissue-engineering-based in vitro systems. The role requires a high level of autonomy, scientific judgment, and responsibility for experimental quality and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Independent Project Leadership

• Independently plan, execute, and manage research projects involving human iPSCs
• Translate project objectives into experimental plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Take responsibility for experimental troubleshooting, optimization, and decision-making

iPSC & Tissue Engineering Expertise

• Perform and oversee advanced human iPSC culture, maintenance, and experimental use
• Apply tissue engineering and advanced in-vitro approaches to support project objectives
• Ensure experimental rigor, reproducibility, and high technical standards

Data Quality & Documentation

• Generate high-quality, well-documented experimental data
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and contribute to protocol documentation
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, ethics, and quality requirements

Scientific Contribution & Collaboration

• Contribute intellectually to study design, data interpretation, and reporting.
• Support collaborative projects within the group when required
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff and research assistants

Required Qualifications

• PhD in stem cell biology, tissue engineering, biomedical sciences, or a related field
• Extensive hands-on experience with human iPSC culture and experimental workflows
• Demonstrated experience in tissue engineering or advanced in-vitro culture systems
• Proven ability to run research projects independently

Desirable Experience

• Experience in interdisciplinary or translational research environments
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior laboratory staff
• Track record of contributing to research outputs (e.g., reports, publications)
• Experience contributing to grant-funded research projects

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.