Job Description
A research assistant position is available in the laboratories of Prof. Bassam Ali (Departments of Pathology and Genetics and Genomics), College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University. The position is to elucidate the molecular and cellular mechanisms of human genetic conditions. The successful candidates should have at least a BSc degree in a biomedical sciences discipline with research experience in more than one of the following research areas: molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, genomics, human molecular genetics or protein chemistry. Further information can be found on the College of Medicine and Health Sciences web site (http://www.fmhs.uaeu.ac.ae/?bassam.Ali) or by contacting Prof. Ali (bassam.ali@uaeu.ac.ae). The position is supported by a grant from the United Arab Emirates University initially for six months. Salary is tax-free and is in the range of 4000-5000 UAE Dirhams per month, commensurate with training and experience. Interested candidates should submit electronically their curriculum vitae, brief summary of research goals and names of at least three referees to UAEU careers website (https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/index.jsp) The UAE is an open and tolerant society and clearly one of the most attractive places to live and work in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates University is situated in the city of Al-Ain. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are only an hour's drive from Al-Ain.

Minimum Qualification
The position is to elucidate the molecular and cellular mechanisms of human genetic conditions. The successful candidates should have at least a BSc degree in a biomedical sciences discipline.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Research experience in more than one of the following research areas: molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, genomics, human molecular genetics or protein chemistry.