Posted on
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 5 Rabia Al Thani 1448
Apply by
Monday, 21 September 2026, 10 Rabia Al Thani 1448
Location
Riyadh
Department/Section
Admin Section - Senior Group Leader Department
Summary
Conducts research in a semi-independent basis such as design, perform and interpret experimental results; develops new ideas that promote current research; prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of a higher level Scientist; and attends and gives seminars.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Conducts research and laboratory experiments within a specified field, analyses and interprets results.
- Contributes efficiently and significantly to the planning of research projects.
- Develops new idea and expertise that promote ongoing research.
- Assists in manuscript writing for publication inscientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing under the direction of the Hospital.
- Engages in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required in order to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
- Provides training and supervision to research staff.
- Assists in overseeing the laboratory including maintaining the supplies, equipment and ordering of necessary materials.
- Follows all laboratory safety rules and regulations.
- Follows all Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures.
- Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) degree from an accredited institution in a scientific discipline relevant to the research field is required.
Experience Required
No years of experience for Saudis or three (3) years post doctorate experience for non-Saudis as an independent professional within his/her field required.
Other Requirements(Certificates)
- A letter from immediate Academic Supervisor describing indetails the candidate’s academic ability to learn, performance, hard work,punctuality, attitude towards work, taking responsibility, work under pressure,oral and written communication skills.
- For in-house scholarship recipients, a satisfactoryAnnual Progress Report for the last two (2) years during scholarship that wasrequested by the Innovation & Research – Education & Training/ KFSHRC
- Strength of the application’s Research Statementin which the candidate describes research interests, technical skills andcareer goals.
- Proven records of presenting original data generated formdoctoral degree at least once in a national or international meeting.