Staff Scientist - Assistant Level (Bioinformatics) at Sidra Medicine - Qatar

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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

• Underthe 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 and standard protocols.

• Collaborates with other Sidra members to apply the results of research and/or develop new techniques or practices.

• Prepares research results for journal and report publications.

• Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues both locally and at 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 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 variants 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 a Post‑Doc fellowship.

Job‑Specific Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of scientific research methods and evaluation of research results.

• Effective problem‑solving and analytical skills with an 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) skills 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.

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