Postdoctoral Fellow, Biological Sciences

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

• 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

Requirements

• 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.

Candidates must submit their application electronically at this interfolio link containing: Cover letter, CV, Research statement, Three (3) references.