Post Doctoral Researcher in Genetic Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Post Doctoral Researcher in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Institution: United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

Department: Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Division: Research Centers

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated researcher at the Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology to conduct and develop research using the full range of genomic and bioinformatic tools to address relevant scientific questions to the center. The post holder will be a member of the Genomics and Bioinformatics platform group with responsibility for carrying out and publishing research within the designated research theme.

Minimum Qualification

PhD degree in either of these majors,

Statistical Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics, with minimum of 5 years of experience in the field.

Preferred Qualification

PhD degree in Genomics/bioinformatic and related field.

Close Date     Kindly apply before the closing date.

Open until filled

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Research at Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

The research at the KCGEB is primarily involved in the development of crops tolerant to abiotic stresses through knowledge generation and translational research. The center is also focused on developing crops with enhanced agronomic traits to expand value chains of existing industrial crops. The Center has three research platforms:

• Genetic Engineering for Crop Improvement

The strategy entails discovering genetic determinants from desert plants that confers tolerance to various abiotic stresses and establishing a genetic transformation system for the crop improvement. The primary aim is to ensure efficiency and sustainability in research practices for producing resilient crops.  

• Genomics and Bioinformatics

As extraordinary amounts of genomic data are generated, this theme is focused to address specific needs in the data acquisition, analysis, and integration. It covers a wide range of areas: comparative bioinformatics, comparative genomics to gene function and computational biology to understand biological systems and relationships.

• Translational Research for Crop Development

This area of work encourages collaboration from the Genetic Engineering and Bioinformatics group, to develop and promote strategies for crop improvement and sustainable agriculture practices.