Postdoctoral Opportunities in Bioinformatics/Statistical Genetics

The Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) in Doha, Qatar seeks to recruit a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher. The successful applicant will work closely with the bioinformatics team. She/he will have the opportunity to access several types of data including next-generation sequencing and gene expression data for several complex traits such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. 

The position involves methodological and applied research. The main topics of interest will encompass genome-wide association studies, gene regulatory networks and transcriptome analysis, protein-protein interaction, and machine learning. The successful candidate should be able to write any necessary code that may be needed for her/his research projects. Our team is interdisciplinary, with scientists from backgrounds in computer science, statistics, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, and biophysics.

Qualifications

- Ph.D. in computer science, biostatistics, bioinformatics, statistical genetics or other relevant disciplines with a strong quantitative research background.

- Solid experience working with large-scale genetic data sets (GWAS data, sequencing data, gene expression data).

- Expertise in machine learning and statistics.

- Ability to develop new methods and has produced high quality published work.

- Outstanding programming skills and experience working in a Linux environment (e.g., Python, R, Java, C++, BASH, etc… )

- Excellent oral and written communication and documentation skills.

- Track record of delivering complex scientific projects through high impact factor publications.

- Willingness to work in a team and mentor Ph.D. students.

- The candidate must be able to work autonomously and have a strong team spirit.

Research at QCRI
QCRI is a research institute that is part of the Hamad Bin Khalifa University. It supports Qatar Foundation’s mission by helping to build Qatar’s innovation and technology capacity. It is focused on tackling large-scale computing challenges that address national priorities for health, growth, and development. QCRI is a national research institute conducting world-class applied computing research that enables new discoveries and accelerates development of society.
The country is home to campuses of numerous world-renowned universities such as Weill Cornell, Carnegie Mellon University, Texas A&M University, Virginia Commonwealth, and Georgetown University.

How to apply
Send your application to Dr. Mohamad Saad, msaad@hbku.edu.qa 

The application packet should include the following: 

(1) A cover letter that states the motivation for applying for this position.

(2) CV that has the list of publications. 

(3) Statement of research interests, and 

(4) Contact information of three references who have agreed to provide a written statement on behalf of the applicant.

Deadline: Open until filled.

Address
Mohamad Saad, Ph.D.
Scientist, Statistical Genetics and Bioinformatics
Qatar Computing Research Institute
Office 1117, HBKU – Research Complex
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
P.O. Box: 5825
Doha - Qatar
Tel: +974 4454 7746

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