Senior Scientist - Biotechnology Guided by AI and Engineering

Job description

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) seeks a Senior Scientist for the Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), whose research centers cover translational oncology, diabetes and neurological disorders. The applicant will provide leadership in the Biotechnology Guided by AI and Engineering component of the QBRI NEXUS to develop new biotechnologies for QBRI investigators, advance strategic infrastructure plans and their practical application, and advance scientific investigation. The successful candidate must be ready to start in the Summer of 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct independent/joint original research contributing to the institute programs
• Develop multidisciplinary research programs with synergies to the ongoing research agenda
• Contribute to the development of QBRI's research strategy, business plan and research execution
• Lead a team of scientists and researchers to develop new biotechnologies and solutions in research
• Support and implement initiatives for developing the center's infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with research protocols, safety and regulatory standards
• Foster collaborative relationships within HBKU and with national and international research institutions
• Supervise Master/PhD students, research associates, postdoctoral fellows, and research and technical staff
• Seek and secure external funding to complement HBKU resources
• Prepare progress reports and recommend improvements to enhance research performance

Requirements

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field with hands-on experience
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience with a strong track record of publications, scholarly output and technical contributions in the relevant scientific discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in developing experimental platforms and technologies that enable data acquisition and applied machine learning, integrating sensing, instrumentation and computational analysis into functional systems
• Proven ability to work at the interface of engineering and biology
• Ability to motivate and lead a research team and to initiate collaborations and partnerships
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit reports and communications
• Proficiency in a programming language (e.g. Python, C/C++ or MATLAB) for data analysis, instrument control and automation
• Working knowledge of electronics: circuit design, sensors and microcontroller platforms (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32)
• Experience integrating sensors and instruments via APIs/SDKs into automated or closed-loop systems
• Arabic proficiency is an advantage

Benefits

• Tax-free salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Annual paid leave
• Medical insurance

Skills

• Biomedical Engineering
• Electronics
• Instrumentation
• Machine Learning
• Python
• Research Leadership