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A 3-month Research Assistant position is available at UAE University, focusing on RNA-Seq data analysis for diabetes research. The role involves bioinformatics analysis of miRNAs and lncRNAs, and offers an opportunity to transition into a PhD program.
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Responsibilities
- Analyze RNA Seq datasets from control, diabetic, and treatment groups
- Identify and characterize microRNAs (miRNAs) and long non coding RNAs (lncRNAs)
- Predict gene targets and construct competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks using bioinformatics approaches
- Perform subsequent experimental validation
Requirements
- Master's degree in Bioinformatics or a closely related discipline
- Experience in bioinformatic analysis
- Familiarity with molecular biology techniques such as qRT PCR and Western blotting is highly desirable
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Job Description
- A 3 month (Oct Dec 2026) Research Assistant (RA) position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Sahar Mohsin at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University.
- The selected candidate will have the opportunity to transition into the PhD in Biomedical Sciences Program beginning in January, subject to meeting university admission requirements.
- The project focuses on the analysis of RNA Seq datasets generated from control, diabetic, and treatment groups.
Research Activities
- Identification and characterization of microRNAs (miRNAs) and long non coding RNAs (lncRNAs).
- Prediction of gene targets.
- Construction of competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks using bioinformatics approaches.
- Subsequent experimental validation.
Qualifications
- Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Bioinformatics or a closely related discipline.
- Experience in bioinformatic analysis is essential.
- Familiarity with molecular biology techniques such as qRT PCR and Western blotting is highly desirable.
Application Instructions
- Interested candidates should submit a current CV, a brief statement of research interests and career goals, and contact details of three academic or professional referees.
- Applications should be sent to Dr. Sahar Mohsin at s.mohsin@uaeu.ac.ae.
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