Post Doctoral Fellow - Cardiovascular Research Unit

Employer : King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre

Location :   Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Openings :   2

Job Description :

The Cardiovascular Research Unit of the Department of Biological and Medical Research, Research Centre needs to examine underlying mechanisms of cardiomyopathies and heart failure.   Comprehensive molecular techniques including primary cardiac cell isolation, microarray analysis, molecular imaging, Chromatin immunoprecipitation assays, siRNA technology and recombinant adenovirus will be applied to study gene regulation, chromatin remodeling and signaling in the heart. 

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Must hold a PhD or equivalent degree
• Experience in standard Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and animal handling strongly recommended 
• Dedicated, self-motivated scientists with good team spirit

Benefits Include:

• Tax-Free income
• Single-Status contract
• Accommodations provided
• Relocation Allowance
• Free flights home
• Generous vacations (54 days)