Postdoctoral Associate in Metabolism & Experimental Biology – Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar

Position Summary

The position is responsible for designing, executing, and interpreting laboratory-based research on cancer metabolism and molecular mechanisms of tumor progression, integrating functional genomics, metabolic profiling, and experimental biology.

Job Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts independent laboratory experiments to investigate cancer metabolism and disease progression.
• Partners with principal investigators and multidisciplinary research teams to co-develop study designs and define experimental approaches aligned with research objectives.
• Performs and optimizes molecular and cellular techniques, including CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing and cell-based assays.
• Conducts biochemical and functional assays, including enzyme activity and metabolic pathway analyses.
• Performs and supports in vivo studies in mouse models, ensuring compliance with institutional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Analyzes and interprets experimental data and contributes to study outcomes.
• Prepares reports, figures, and scientific manuscripts; writes and publishes findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Presents research results in internal meetings and external scientific conferences.
• Provides guidance and support to others within the team and student community as required.
• Maintains accurate and organized laboratory records and documentation.
• Reviews scientific literature to inform experimental design and identify areas for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate

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