Postdoctoral Associate in Metabolism & Experimental Biology

Job: Postdoctoral Associate in Metabolism & Experimental Biology

Work Location: Qatar

Organization: Dr. Halama Lab

Work Days: Sunday-Thursday

Sponsorship Eligibility: Yes

Classification: Full Time

Posting End Date: 06/02/2026

Position Summary

The position is responsible for designing, executing, and interpreting laboratory-based research on cancer metabolism and molecular mechanisms of tumor progression, integrating functional genomics, metabolic profiling, and experimental biology.

Job Responsibilities

Designs and conducts independent laboratory experiments to investigate cancer metabolism and disease progression.

Partners with principal investigators and multidisciplinary research teams to co-develop study designs and define experimental approaches aligned with research objectives.

Performs and optimizes molecular and cellular techniques, including CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing and cell-based assays.

Conducts biochemical and functional assays, including enzyme activity and metabolic pathway analyses.

Performs and supports in vivo studies in mouse models, ensuring compliance with institutional, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Analyzes and interprets experimental data and contributes to study outcomes.

Prepares reports, figures, and scientific manuscripts; writes and publishes findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Presents research results in internal meetings and external scientific conferences.

Provides guidance and support to others within the team and student community as required.

Maintains accurate and organized laboratory records and documentation.

Reviews scientific literature to inform experimental design and identify areas for improvement.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

PhD in Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field, with relevant post-qualification experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong background in cancer research preferably cancer metabolism or biochemical pathways.

Extensive knowledge of molecular and cellular techniques, including CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, cell culture, functional and biochemical assays, enzyme activity analysis, and ex vivo studies (e.g. mice models).

Working knowledge of metabolomics or multi-omics approaches, with understanding of mitochondrial metabolism, redox biology, or related pathways is an advantage.

Strong ability to connect experimental results with underlying biological mechanisms.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; R or similar tools is an advantage).

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar was established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation (QF). The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at the university level, WCM-Q offers an integrated Six-Year Medical Program that incorporates pre-medical and medical studies and leads to the Cornell University M.D. degree.

Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments. Enrollment has grown rapidly from 25 first-year pre-medical students in the fall of 2002 to over 300 students from more than 30 countries today.

WCM-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, which was founded over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission:

to provide the finest education possible for medical students

to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge

to improve healthcare both now and for future generations

to provide the highest quality of care to the community

WCM-Q’s home city is Doha, a thriving cosmopolitan metropolis with a culturally diverse population, a rapidly growing economy, and modern infrastructure. WCM-Q is a member of Qatar Foundation, a not-for-profit organization with multiple centers focused on education, research and innovation, and community development. WCM-Q is located within Education City, the flagship development of QF, which occupies more than 12 square kilometers and is home to some of the world’s leading educational institutions, including Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and overseas campuses of elite universities, such as VCUarts Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Northwestern Qatar, Georgetown University in Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, and HEC Paris in Qatar.

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled employer.