Research Assistant

Job description / Role

Job Description:

This position will primarily involve designing and carrying out research studies in experimental models of Parkinson's disease. The research projects will focus on understanding biochemical mechanisms resulting in neurodegeneration with the aim of identifying new drug targets, clinical biomarkers and therapeutic strategies for slowing disease progression. The successful candidate will have access to an excellent support network and state of the art infrastructure across UAE University. The candidate will have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with experts in the field across the campus. The candidate will also have the opportunity to develop new research ideas and publish findings in high-profile research outlets.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

Master of Science (M.S.) with specialization in Neuroscience or Molecular Biology or Biochemistry or Cell Biology or related disciplines with demonstrated record of research accomplishments

Preferred Qualification:

Ph.D. in Neuroscience or Molecular Biology or Biochemistry or Cell Biology or related disciplines

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience:

The candidate is expected to have strong experience and expertise in understanding of Molecular Signaling mechanisms under diseased conditions. The candidate must be adept in handling of cell-cultures, isolation of primary neurons. The candidate must be able to perform molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, isolation of sub-cellular fractions, Western Blotting, cell transfections for gene knockout (siRNA &/or CRISPR), Fluorescence Microscopy, Protein interaction studies. The candidate should have demonstrated research productivity by first-author publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals. Candidates should have solid understanding of how to perform literature search, set up good experimental designs, interpret and assemble scientific data, discuss and present results in scientific forums. Excellent communication skills in English is a vital requirement.

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.