341 assistant research scientist jobs found

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...

The Prairie Research Institute is seeking to hire an AI Climatologist (Official Title: Assistant Research Scientist, AI Climatology) to conduct research and program-building activities of ISWS by planning, directing, conducting and seeking external funding for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in climate and climate change in the Climate & Atmospheric Sciences Section of the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS). ISWS is part of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Our research and service programs provide citizens, industries, and government agencies at all levels with timely, science-based information and analyses necessary to manage our water resources wisely for economic development and a sustainable environment.   Learn more at https://prairie.illinois.edu/ Seek external funding to support and lead a research group developing and...

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...

Job ID 252162 Location Augusta University Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Job Summary Position Number:  20006989  Job Opening ID:  252162 The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University invites applications for a PhD level Assistant Research Scientist (non-tenure track faculty) position. The position is designed to participate on projects to develop a tumor-targeting nanoparticle delivering Fas-encoding and IFNa-encoding plasmids to human colon cancer cells in mouse models to restore Fas expression and force tumor cells to express IFNa and enhance the efficacy of T cell-based immunotherapy. This research will involve tumor cell line, mouse models and human cancer patient specimens. The Assistant Research Scientist will work independently under the direction of Dr. Kebin Liu and will be expected to conduct advanced research in the field of...

Job ID251514 Location Augusta University Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Summary Job Opening ID: 251514 Position Number: 20009283 The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine in the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University invites applications for a PhD level Assistant Research Scientist (non-tenure track faculty) position. The position may cover any area in cellular or systems neuroscience. Applicants with expertise in neurodegenerative disease, cellular electrophysiology, and in vivo circuit studies are particularly encouraged to apply. Additional areas of interest include receptor biology and human iPSC-based neurological disease models. Department faculty have access to excellent core facilities for multiphoton/confocal and electron microscopy, small animal behavior and imaging, genomics and proteomics, flow cytometry and bioinformatics. The Research Scientist will work independently under the direction of Dr. Qin Wang...

Description Assistant Research Scientist (Part-time) positions are available to work on vision research in the Movshon lab. The duties will involve working on project design, collection of data and data analysis. The position also calls for collaborating with lab members on projects and providing support for various aspects of experimental research. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $18/hr - $26/hr. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer. Qualifications  Enrolled in undergraduate degree program with interest in Neuroscience or a related field. Application Instructions Please submit a copy of your CV.

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...