4 Bioinformatics Positions jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking highly motivated faculty members to contribute to our research team at an esteemed institution.

About the Role:

• The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction and mentoring students.
• They will also contribute to curriculum development and actively engage in interdisciplinary research.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant field with a strong background in bioinformatics.
• Prior experience in teaching and research is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary package.
• A comprehensive benefits program.
• The opportunity to work with a talented team of researchers and educators.

Others:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.

We are seeking a highly analytical and innovative Bioinformatics Data Scientist to integrate advanced computational methods machine learning and bioinformatics techniques to analyze complex biological datasets and extract actionable insights.

The selected candidate will contribute directly to the development of precision medicine novel therapeutics diagnostics or agricultural biotechnology solutions by integrating data from multiple sources (e.g. public datasets clinical data lab experiments) to generate comprehensive biological insights.

• Design and implement computational workflows for processing and analyzing large-scale omics data (e.g. genomics transcriptomics proteomics epigenomics).

• Apply statistical modeling and machine learning to uncover patterns biomarkers or therapeutic targets.

• Develop visualization dashboards and reports to communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Collaborate with biologists clinicians and software engineers to support ongoing research and product development.

• Contribute to publications patents and regulatory documentation as applicable.

To succeed in this role you must have a strong educational background in Bioinformatics Computational Biology Data Science Computer Science or a related field along with relevant work experience in an industry or academic setting.

Some key qualifications include:

• Masters or Ph.D. in a relevant field.

• 25 years of experience working with biological datasets.

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R; familiarity with data science libraries.

• Experience working with high-throughput sequencing data and tools.

• Proficiency in statistics machine learning and data visualization.

Candidates with the following skills are highly desirable:

• Experience with AI/ML approaches for biomarker discovery or drug response prediction.

• Familiarity with relational databases and APIs for biomedical data.

• Background in molecular biology or translational research is a plus.

• Experience in clinical bioinformatics or regulatory environments.

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Job Description
KCGEB invites applications for a Research-Track Assistant Professor position specializing in Functional Genomics with strong expertise in Bioinformatics. The successful candidate will lead and support cutting-edge research in genome function, gene regulation, and systems biology, with an emphasis on integrating multi-omics data to understand trait architecture and environmental responses in plants, animals, or microbes of agricultural or ecological relevance. This position is part of the Center’s strategic vision to harness advanced genomic tools and bioinformatics to address challenges in food security, desert agriculture, and synthetic biology.

• Ph.D. in Genomics, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Computational Biology, or a related field.
• A strong publication record in functional genomics and/or bioinformatics.
• Proven experience in computational genomics, genome-wide data analysis, and coding (e.g., Python, R, or similar languages).
• Familiarity with plant, animal, or microbial genomic systems is an advantage.
• Experience with high-throughput sequencing data and genome assembly tools is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing data workflows and bioinformatics infrastructure is a plus.
  

• Ph.D. in Genomics, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Computational Biology, or a related field.
• A strong publication record in functional genomics and/or bioinformatics.
• Proven experience in computational genomics, genome-wide data analysis, and coding (e.g., Python, R, or similar languages).
• Familiarity with plant, animal, or microbial genomic systems is an advantage.
• Experience with high-throughput sequencing data and genome assembly tools is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing data workflows and bioinformatics infrastructure is a plus.
  

• Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
• Interest in translational applications (e.g., synthetic biology, precision agriculture, stress adaptation).
• Ability to contribute to capacity building and training within the Center.
  

• Lead independent and collaborative research projects in functional genomics, focusing on gene function, regulatory networks, epigenomics, or transcriptomics.
• Apply computational and statistical approaches to analyze large-scale genomics data (e.g., RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, WGS, HiFi, or long-read data).
• Develop and maintain pipelines for genome annotation, variant calling, and integrative multi-omics analysis.
• Supervise research staff, postdocs, and graduate students involved in genomics and computational biology.
• Publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and contribute to the global scientific community.
• Contribute to proposal writing to secure external funding.
• Support the Center’s translational research goals, including trait discovery and biotechnology applications.
  

• A cover letter aligned with KCGEB priorities
• CV with a complete list of publications
• Contact for three references
  

• Seniority levelEntry level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionEducation and Training
• IndustriesHigher Education

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