Postdoctoral Fellow, Biological Sciences
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Carnegie Mellon University: Qatar ------------------------------------- ### Location Doha, QA ### Open Date Jun 10, 2026 ### Description The Department of Biological Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow.
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Carnegie Mellon University: Qatar
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Description
The Department of Biological Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow.
The successful candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research within Dr.
Adviti Naik's research program.
The appointment is for 1 year and is renewable up to three (3) years based on performance and continued funding, located in Doha, Qatar, with a starting date of **August 2026**.
Key Responsibilities**
- During the appointment, the postdoctoral researcher will be expected to:
- Lead experimental execution of the grant objectives.
- Contribute to high-impact peer-reviewed publications.
- Present findings at national and international conferences.
- Assist in the development of follow-on grant applications.
- Participate in cross-institutional collaborations.
- Support training and mentorship of undergraduate researchers.
- Assist in laboratory management
About Cmu In Qatar
CMU in Qatar (CMUQ) operates in concert with several other American and European branch campuses under the umbrella of Qatar Foundation’s Education City (https://www.qf.org.qa/education/education-city).
The branch campus closely follows the admissions requirements and English language curriculum of the home campus in Pittsburgh, USA which awards all degrees.
The several thousand students in the Education City are a broad mix of nationalities, but primarily from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
CMUQ’s faculty is a mix of professionals hired specifically for this campus and seconded by faculty from the main campus.
CMUQ’s primary focus is undergraduate education in Business Administration, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, and Information Systems.
Qualifications
- PhD in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
- Demonstrated research productivity through peer-reviewed publications.
- Experience in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
- Experience in proteomics and bioinformatics analysis is highly desirable and will be considered a strong advantage.
Application Instructions
- Candidates must submit their application electronically at this interfolio link containing:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Research statement
- Three (3) references
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search.
Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
**Carnegie Mellon University** is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.
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