43 assistant research scientist jobs found in New York, NY

Description The Desplan lab at NYU’s Department of Biology is looking for a highly motivated and independent individual to work as a Part Time Assistant Research Scientist. Responsibilities may include maintaining the nests of the ant  Harpegnathos saltator , dissection of ant brains and antennae, performing immunostaining and fluorescent RNA  in situ  hybridization using Hybridization Chain Reaction, and conducting bioinformatic analyses (including but not limited to analyzing single-cell mRNA sequencing data). The jumping ant project in the Claude Desplan’s lab involves investigation of neuronal evolution, olfactory coding, and aging. For more information about our past and ongoing work, visit our lab website. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base pay range for this position is  $18 - $26/hr  for a max of 27 hours per week. New York University considers factors such as...

Description Title of Position:  Part-Time Assistant Research Scientist (Nurse) Department:  NYU School of Global Public Health | Social and Behavioral Sciences  Supervisor/Principal Investigator:  Dr. Ian Aronson  Job Type:  Part-Time (a minimum of 5 hours per week) Employment Dates:  January 10, 2023, to April 30, 2023, with the possibility of an extension  Number of Positions Available:  1 NYU's School of Global Public Health is seeking a Master's-level Nursing Student to assist on an NIH-funded project. This is an NIH-funded project to increase COVID vaccinations among people who inject drugs. The role involves administering COVID vaccinations and providing vaccine-related education. There will also be extensive possibilities for authorship of journal articles and conference presentations. The position requires a minimum of 5 hours work per week, from 1 to 6 pm on Tuesdays onsite at the NYU School...

Description Assistant Research Scientist (Full-Time) NYU Dentistry Translational Research Center The Assistant Research Scientist (Senior Clinical Research Coordinator) will serve as the main point of contact to the principal investigator, study sponsor and IRB for multiple research studies. Candidate will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of research-related tests and procedures, including but not limited to, project implementation and start-up, development of CRFs, recruitment strategies, IRB submissions, informed consent process, collecting clinical research data and maintaining accurate regulatory binders and other study records for quality assurance. The candidate will also serve as the main point of contact and project manager for multi-site studies. Candidate will conduct quality management audits for various studies at the NYU College of Dentistry. Primary point of contact for research studies Responsible for preparing and...

Description Assistant Research Scientist  (Data Scientist) Full-Time Dr. Aouizerat's laboratory focuses on the identification of molecular mechanisms that underlie symptoms (e.g., pain, fatigue), sequelae (e.g., lymphedema, neuropathy) and treatment (i.e., pharmacogenomics, pharmacokinetics) of common chronic diseases (e.g., cancer, cardiovascular disease, HIV). Research conducted by the group includes a combination of dry (e.g., data sciences, informatics) and wet (e.g., molecular biology) approaches. Research topics include development of multi-omic risk profiles, development of prognostic panels, leveraging large-scale publicly available datasets to complement de novo lab-generated data, translational research (i.e., study of therapeutic targets in humans and mice), genomics and epigenomics (i.e., array-based and sequencing-based), transcriptomics (i.e., array-based and sequencing-based), and functional analyses (e.g., wet bench experiments). The...

Description This DOH-funded project, NYC Communities for Health (NYCC4H), seeks to provide overdose response education and dispenses naloxone and fentanyl test strips to NYC residents residing in the Bronx, Brooklyn, East New York, Manhattan, East Harlem, and Queens, Rockaway. Working with people who use drugs, their families, and the broader community, this project seeks to prevent the onset and reduce the progression of substance use with training and education about negative health consequences, and refer youth to treatment as needed. The Peer Outreach Worker (Assistant Research Scientist) will specialize in recruitment and outreach utilizing a peer-based intervention approach and provide technical research assistance. As individuals with a lived experience of substance use, peer outreach workers will use their unique insight to connect with people who use drugs and offer affirming, stigma-reducing services. Further responsibilities may include, but...

Description This DOH-funded project, NYC Communities for Health (NYCC4H), seeks to provide overdose response education and dispenses naloxone and fentanyl test strips to NYC residents residing in the Bronx, Brooklyn, East New York, Manhattan, East Harlem, and Queens, Rockaway. Working with people who use drugs, their families, and the broader community, this project seeks to prevent the onset and reduce the progression of substance use with training and education about negative health consequences, and refer youth to treatment as needed. The Peer Outreach Worker (Assistant Research Scientist) will specialize in recruitment and outreach utilizing a peer-based intervention approach and provide technical research assistance. As individuals with a lived experience of substance use, peer outreach workers will use their unique insight to connect with people who use drugs and offer affirming, stigma-reducing services. Further responsibilities may include, but...

Description Junior / Assistant Scientists (Full-Time) NYU Dentistry Department of Molecular Pathobiology Two (2) positions are available for full-time research assistants to join the laboratory of Dr. Kara Margolis, studying the biology of the enteric nervous system (ENS) and the role of the gut in brain-gut axis disorders. The candidates will work closely with lab members in the design and implementation of experiments that use mouse genetic models to investigate the role of ENS development in gastrointestinal function, motility, inflammatory bowel disease and mood and behavioral disorders as well as disorders of gut-brain interactions. The laboratory is housed within the Pain Research Center at New York University, a vibrant, highly collaborative scientific community comprised of a team of eight established Principal Investigators (and actively recruiting) who are experts in diverse fields with a common interest in cell signaling and the study of...

Description Junior / Assistant / Associate Research Scientist New York University College of Dentistry is seeking a full-time Junior and/or Assistant and/or Associate Research Scientist to work in Dr. May Khanna’s laboratory n the Department of Molecular Pathobiology at New York University College of Dentistry. They will work on projects that involve protein-protein, protein-RNA and RNA interactions with small molecules. They will assist the principal investigator’s research by writing SOPs for all the purification of the proteins and RNA. They will also need to write up the purification protocols for grant applications. They will also learn techniques in protein expression and purification, RNA transcription and purification. They will need to have some skills in basic biophysical techniques such as Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR). The research scientist will need to understand protein structure and how to define structure using NMR, such...

Description NYU College of Dentistry Department of Molecular Pathobiology Assistant / Associate Research Scientist (Full-Time) An Assistant/Associate Research Scientist position is available in the lab of Dr. Rajesh Khanna  in the Department of Molecular Pathobiology at the New York University College of Dentistry. The Dr. Rajesh Khanna lab studies regulation of trafficking and functions of voltage-gated sodium and calcium channels; identification of novel protein regulators of ion channels; approaches to targeting the ion channel complexes in neuropathic pain and neurodegenerative diseases; discovery of novel biologics and small molecules targeting pain and neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and collaborative team of scientists. We are committed to foster a culture of teamwork and the highest level of scientific rigor and integrity. We seek a highly motivated and creative individual interested in how ion...

Description NYU College of Dentistry Department of Molecular Pathobiology Assistant / Associate Research Scientist (Full-Time) An Assistant/Associate Research Scientist position is available in the lab of Dr. Rajesh Khanna  in the Department of Molecular Pathobiology at the New York University College of Dentistry. The Dr. Rajesh Khanna lab studies regulation of trafficking and functions of voltage-gated sodium and calcium channels; identification of novel protein regulators of ion channels; approaches to targeting the ion channel complexes in neuropathic pain and neurodegenerative diseases; discovery of novel biologics and small molecules targeting pain and neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and collaborative team of scientists. We are committed to foster a culture of teamwork and the highest level of scientific rigor and integrity. We seek a highly motivated and creative individual interested in how ion...

Description Junior / Assistant / Associate Research Scientist Full-time The laboratory of Professor Xin Li, located within the NYU Dentistry Department of Molecular Pathobiology has an exciting opportunity for a Junior / Assistant / Associate Research Scientist. The laboratory is highly focused on studying succinate signaling in health and diseases. Previous work and unpublished data from the group has suggested a central role of succinate signaling via its receptor as well as an intermediate metabolite in the interplay among microbiota, metabolism and host immune response in oral cavity, gut, bone marrow and brain in pathological conditions such as aging and diabetes. The laboratory utilizes multiple approaches involving cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, histology in conjunction with transgenic and surgical interventions in mice. We are seeking creative and highly motivated individuals who wants to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary...

Description Research Scientist in Data Science Seeking "Expression of Interest" from researchers interested in Data Science at the Center for Data Science at NYU. The Center for Data Science (CDS) seeks to create a highly stimulating environment that engages the best and brightest faculty and students to conduct deep and impactful research. Our faculty's research expertise and strengths cover several key interdisciplinary areas including but not limited to Computer Science, Mathematics, Linguistics, Business, Politics, and Psychology. We welcome researchers across a wide range of domains who will contribute to the creative growth of the CDS community. Located in the heart of New York City, we foster strong research collaborations with several top technology, media, and financial firms including Google, Facebook, IBM, Microsoft, AT&T, Bell Labs, NEC, Disney, Samsung, Qualcomm, Amazon, etc. NYU is also situated at the heart of the startup scene in NYU with...

Description NYU Wagner prepares the world’s public service leaders to translate ideas into actions that have an effective and lasting impact. We provide our students with critical skills, access to all that New York City has to offer, and a deep understanding of the context surrounding today’s most complex and challenging issues. Our students use that to improve cities across the globe, in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service is seeking an individual with strong programming, data management, and analytical skills to work on a team using New York State Medicaid data to evaluate multiple health services and public health interventions.  Job Responsibilities: Conduct analyses examining health and healthcare services Work effectively with large, complex administrative datasets to solve challenging problems Write programs to clean complex data and create analytic...

Description This position requires a well-organized, highly motivated individual with experience planning and implementing a variety of services for a diverse group of youth-focused on STEAM-related careers and courses emphasizing the Nursing Profession. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Project Director and CPA team in the planning and implementation of instructional and career/college prep services to program participants and their parents. Develop and implement evidenced based practices and effective mechanisms for the provision of a variety of STEM and College Prep classes and seminars. Follow-up of program participants and parents to ensure objectives are met as per funding agreements. Tasks include data procurement, dissemination of information, analysis of data, and reporting requirements. Develop and maintain effective liaison with community partners, including school staff, CBO’s, Colleges, and representatives from Business...

Description We are looking to develop an infrastructure for Deep Reinforcement Learning. This role will involve developing a distributed software for this project working with Professor Lerrel Pinto. Qualifications Masters in Computer Science or similar. Expertise in software development, deep RL, distributed ML. Application Instructions Please provide a cover letter and CV/List of Publications.

Description   The researcher will work in the group of Prof. Jonathan Weare on development and mathematical analysis of random algorithms for the extreme (or infinite dimensional) linear system solve.  Examples of applications where such problems arise include spectral analysis of massive data sets, analysis of short simulation data from high dimensional stochastic processes, and electronic structure problems.  The candidate's primary focus will be to help establish convergence bounds for the algorithms with an eye toward understanding when they do (or do not) provide performance improvements over deterministic approaches.     Qualifications Ph.D. in mathematics, applied mathematics, or statistics with research experience in probability theory and/or numerical analysis.   Application Instructions CV/List of Publications Cover Letter/Research Statement Two references...

Description The researcher will work in the group of Prof. Aleksandar Donev on developing fast methods for solving electrostatics and Stokes flow problems involving particles in semi-confined geometries. Examples of physical systems of interest include suspensions of colloids driven by external electric and magnetic fields, lipid membranes, and electrolytes. The candidate will help implement and apply the novel computational techniques  to problems of scientific importance, in collaboration with application scientists (including experimentalists) in soft condensed matter physics, chemical engineering, and cell biology. The initial appointment will be one year with the option to renew for a second year based on funding and performance. Qualifications Masters degree or equivalent in computational and applied mathematics or computational physics, with prior research experience in the area of soft condensed matter physics....

Description Title:  Program Unrolling by Abstract Interpretation for Probabilistic Proofs The position is in the computer department of New York University, from May to September 2021, is in the context of the DARPA project 'Securing Information for Encrypted Verification and Evaluation (SIEVE) to enhance zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs. The candidate will develop an abstract interpreter to unroll bounded programs written in C and optimize them on the fly (before transformation in a finite Boolean-arithmetic circuit). This requires knowledge in programming languages, mastering functional languages as well as the theory and practice of abstract interpretation. This position will report to Professor Patrick Cousot. Qualifications Knowledge of programming languages, mastering functional languages as well as the theory and practice of abstract interpretation.  Bachelors Degree Application...

Description Junior / Assistant / Associate Research Scientist Full-time The Thomsen Laboratory of Molecular Pathobiology at New York University seeks to recruit a highly-motivated Junior/Assistant/Associate Research Scientist. The position involves assisting in the development and characterization of a new class of pharmacological compounds that targets G-protein coupled receptors. Previous research experience with pharmacological characterization of compounds/receptor constructs using cell-based assays is desired. In addition, the ideal candidate should be familiar with basic molecular and cell biological techniques. The candidate will receive training, a competitive research experience, and will benefit from a highly diverse and inclusive atmosphere in a world-class scientific environment. Principal Responsibilities Include: General lab management, including preparing and ordering reagents, maintaining laboratory inventories and equipment....

Description Junior / Assistant / Associate Research Scientist Full-time The Thomsen Laboratory of Molecular Pathobiology at New York University seeks to recruit a highly-motivated Junior/Assistant/Associate Research Scientist. The position involves assisting in the development and characterization of a new class of pharmacological compounds that targets G-protein coupled receptors. Previous research experience with pharmacological characterization of compounds/receptor constructs using cell-based assays is desired. In addition, the ideal candidate should be familiar with basic molecular and cell biological techniques. The candidate will receive training, a competitive research experience, and will benefit from a highly diverse and inclusive atmosphere in a world-class scientific environment. Principal Responsibilities Include: General lab management, including preparing and ordering reagents, maintaining laboratory inventories and equipment....