Research Assistant

Job description / Role

Job Description

The Research Assistant (RA) will be responsible for developing an in silico molecular docking workflow to investigate how small molecules interact with a certain category of proteins. The RA will be involved in performing a literature review to obtain a suitable list of proteins and their structures. Furthermore, the RA will be required to develop a web-based system to automate the docking on a high-performance cluster and to provide the analysis and results through a user-friendly database driven website.

The RA is expected to have a master's degree in bioinformatics and should be familiar with molecular biology, computational biology, molecular docking, molecular dynamics, Linux/Unix environment, and web/database programming. The RA is required to have at least 2 years of experience in using Schrodinger's suite of tools. A strong publication record is highly desired. The position is available for a period of 6 months

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
- MSc in Bioinformatics

Preferred Qualification
- MSc in Bioinformatics

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
- Be communicative with strong interpersonal skills.
- Be reliable and well organized.
- Continually updating knowledge and understanding in the field.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Fluency in English.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
- Willingness to learn different techniques.

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.