Job Description

Medical Research Specialist (MRS) College of Medicine and Health Sciences-UAEU - employed as full-time staff member participating in research, teaching, and administrative activities. Ideal candidate provides high level of research support for various research projects, and manage the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology laboratory, and assist teaching. ? Assist with teaching, research, and administrative tasks as assigned by the Department Chair. ? Oversee daily research lab operations and assist in training graduate and undergraduate students ? Provide technical support to the department in the development, and implementation of research ? Perform data analysis, including statistical analysis, create graphic displays of data, be involved in interpretation and communication of main results ? Maintain daily laboratory operations, general laboratory maintenance, analytical measurements, preparing laboratory solutions, reagents, cultures, and biological samples, ? Place purchasing and service orders and communicate with vendors and service providers ? Help with preparing data for presentations, publications and research proposal. ? Independently design and conduct experiments to develop animal models for neurodegenerative disease research. ? Assist with stereotaxic surgery in small animals and related procedures for experimental model development. ? Perform behavioral assays using established animal models. ? Conduct experiments with cell lines and primary neuronal cultures. ? Perform and troubleshoot biochemical and molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to PCR, RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, immunocytochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA.



Minimum Qualification



PhD degree in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Biomedical Science/ or related field



Preferred Qualification



As above



Expected Skills



? At least 2-3 years of experience in an academic or research institution, with a demonstrated publication record in high-impact journals ? Qualitative and quantitative research knowledge and experience ? Statistical knowledge and Experience ? Good interpersonal and communication skills ? Accuracy and attention to detail ? Strong organizational and administration skills ? Ability to work as part of a team while also using own initiative ? Ability to independently design and execute experiments, interpret data, and identify appropriate follow-up strategies. ? Knowledge of research methodology and conduct ? Time management and self-management skills ? Knowledge of medical and scientific terminology, also need to be comfortable working with potentially infectious and hazardous materials, obtain immunizations and take precautions against the spread of communicable diseases. ? Applicants with previous experience in neuroscience will be given preference.



Close Date Kindly apply before the closing date.



31/05/2025