20 faculty science biology jobs found in Abu Dhabi

New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Science: AD_Biology Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Open Date Jan 16, 2023 Description The Evolutionary Genomics laboratory in the Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research associate to work on the mechanisms underlying adaptation to extreme environment in vertebrates. The successful applicant will drive a fascinating project on the genomic of adaptation in native and invasive populations of the frog Xenopus laevis. The research project will combine field, comparative genomics and population genetics. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students and undergraduate students. Applicants must have a PhD in biology, preferably with expertise in evolutionary biology or genetics.  Excellent experimental and in silico skills relevant to the project (in particular genomics and bioinformatics) are required....

Description The Magzoub Laboratory ( https://www.magzoub-lab.com  ) at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications from individuals to be appointed as a Postdoctoral Associate. The research project, under the supervision of Professor Mazin Magzoub, will focus on elucidating structure, function and mechanism associated with pathogenic protein self-assembly (e.g. Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s diseases and type II diabetes). Successful applicants will be highly motivated with an interest in working in the areas of Biophysics, Molecular Medicine, Chemical Biology, and must hold a Ph.D. degree in a related field. The ideal candidate will have research experience in protein misfolding diseases, amyloid research and/or protein biophysics, with a strong background in optical spectroscopy and microscopy. Experience in  in vivo  models (e.g. c elegans, mice) of protein misfolding diseases is highly desirable. The terms of employment include...

Description The Magzoub Laboratory (https://www.magzoub-lab.com) at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications from individuals to be appointed as a Research Scientist. The research project will focus on developing novel methods and approaches for targeted delivery of anticancer therapeutics. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Biology, Biophysics or a relevant field. The position requires extensive post-PhD research experience, with a strong list of publications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cancer biology, nanomaterials, biochemistry and drug delivery, as well as expertise in  in vivo  models of cancer. NYU Abu Dhabi offers a stimulating research environment led by a distinguished research community and supported by state-of-the-art research facilities. The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, housing allowance, and other benefits. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates will be...

Description The Marine Microbiomics laboratory under the supervision of Prof. Shady Amin in the Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a postdoctoral associate to work on metabolomics of host-microbiome systems, with a potential focus on human-microbiome interactions or marine organisms. The successful applicant will drive a fascinating project to enhance identification and quantification of metabolites involved in host-microbiome symbioses and how these metabolites contribute to adaptation to climate change and disease. Our laboratory has access to state-of-the-art mass spectrometry facility that includes a Bruker FT-ICRMS, two Thermo Orbitrap mass spectrometers, qToF, triple-quad MS and GCMS. We combine the use of metabolomics with genomics and transcriptomics on model organisms in the laboratory and on complex environmental samples. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level...

Description Applications are invited for a fully-funded Post-Doctoral Associate position in the  Emergent Physics in Living Matter  group led by Prof. Arjun Narayanan at  New York University Abu Dhabi . Using breakthrough experimental, image analysis, and theoretical approaches, pioneered by our group, we explore the dynamic self-organization of transient intracellular biomolecular structures, in order to address a series of outstanding questions in both cell biology, and in the statistical physics of living matter. Our current research addresses questions in cortical self-organization, protein quality control, mechanochemical patterning and mechanobiology. However, we are happy to support new research directions using any combination of our major tools – high resolution imaging, computational image analysis and the physics of complex systems As our colleague, you will have significant intellectual freedom and support as you build your...

Description Our laboratory at New York University Abu Dhabi is expanding our expert team working on molecular networks and analysis of bioactive molecules in animal development using  C. elegans.  We use muti-disciplinary approaches to uncover mechanisms underlying fundamental biomolecular and biochemical processes during embryonic development.  A long standing interest in the laboratory has been the study of molecular and genetic networks during development and evolution (for some examples please see,  Nature  436 (7052), 861-865 ;  Science  330 (6012), 1775-1787;  Science  330 (6012), 1775-1787;  Cell  134 (3), 534-545 ) as well as identifying genetic and chemicals perturbations to study their function (for some examples please see,  Cell  145(3):470-82 ;  Nature  434(7032):462-9 ; Nature chemical biology  3 (1), 55-59;  Development  143(19):3540-3548 ). ...

Description The Percipalle Laboratory in the Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, wishes to appoint a Research Associate or Research Scientist, depending upon experience.  The Percipalle lab studies the mechanisms underlying the 3D spatial organization of the mammalian genome and gene expression regulation during cellular differentiation. We are interested in hearing from creative scientists to study chromatin and epigenetic changes that accompany transcriptional reprogramming during differentiation with a special focus on neurogenesis. on stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells as well as 3D culturing. The lab has recently discovered that compartment level genome organization (Mahmood et al 2021, Nature Communications) and gene expression regulation during differentiation (see Xie et al 2018, PLOS Genetics; Gjorgjieva, Xie et al 2020, Adv Science; Al Sayegh et al 2020, Mol Biol Cell; Mahmood et al 2021, Nature Communications) require a nuclear...

Description Applications are invited for a fully-funded Postdoctoral associate position in the multidisciplinary group of Prof. Azam Gholami at New York University Abu Dhabi. The appointed candidate will be expected to work in one/more of the following experimental projects in the field of flagellated and ciliated micro-swimmers: •           Characterization of ciliary-driven fluid flows. •           Flagellar waveform and swimming dynamics. •           Hydrodynamics of flagellar swimming and synchronization •           Pattern formation and influence of external perturbations. •           Bioconvection •           Actin Dynamics...

Description Applications are invited for a fully-funded Post-Doctoral Associate position in the multidisciplinary group of Prof. Azam Gholami at New York University Abu Dhabi. The appointed candidate will be expected to work in one/more of the following areas: •   Hydrodynamic coupling in ciliary-driven flows . •   Flagellar waveform and swimming dynamics in micro-swimmers. •   Synchronization dynamics in coupled oscillatory systems. •   Nonlinear instabilities in reaction-diffusion-advection systems •   Pattern formation in biological systems We seek a highly qualified candidate with a strong background of fluid dynamics simulations and strong programming skills in MATLAB, python and/or C/C++ . Previous work experience with fluid flow simulations in biological systems is ideal. Applicants should also have a strong track record of original research in...

Description Applications are invited for a fully-funded Post-Doctoral Associate position in the newly established multidisciplinary group of Prof. Azam Gholami at New York University Abu Dhabi. The appointed candidate will be expected to work on: •  Planning, development, implementation and optimization of protein production workflows •  Characterization of challenging proteins by state of the art biochemical and biophysical methods •  Reconstitution of membrane proteins into lipid vesicles/polymersomes We seek a highly qualified candidate with a strong background in protein production and  purification with a focus on trans-membrane proteins. The appointed candidate will be expected to be familiar with bacterial protein expression and  chromatographic purification techniques. Expertise in the reconstitution of membrane proteins into lipid vesicles/polymersomes and skills in microfluidics and optical...

Description The Genetic Heritage Group in the Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Research Assistant to work on various studies in metagenomics and population genetics. The successful applicant will assist senior researchers in the Group drive multiple fascinating projects investigating the role of genetic and microbial variations in health. Our group works on genomics and metegenomics in a variety of systems, including diverse human populations, fermented foods, and domesticated animals. We have collected a large number of samples and are in the process of generating large amount of genomics data. The successful candidate will be involved in analyses of these datasets in combination with previously published and publicly available genomics datasets. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students and undergraduate students. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree...

Description Applications are invited for a fully-funded research assistant position in the  Emergent Physics in Living Matter  group led by Prof. Arjun Narayanan at  New York University Abu Dhabi . Using breakthrough experimental, image analysis, and theoretical approaches, pioneered by our group, we explore the dynamic self-organization of intracellular structures, in order to address a series of outstanding questions in both cell biology, and in the statistical physics of living matter. Our current research addresses questions in cortical self-organization, protein quality control, and mechanobiology. However, we are happy to support new research directions using any combination of our major tools – high resolution imaging, computational image analysis and the physics of complex systems We offer a highly collaborative environment, exposure to cutting edge tools in bioimaging, data science and cell biology, and a strong global network...

Description The Amatov Laboratory in the Chemistry Program of the Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit two postdoctoral associates to work on diverse projects at the interface of organic synthesis, catalysis, and chemical biology. Applicants with backgrounds in synthetic organic and nucleic acid chemistry are encouraged to apply to work on the following projects: Project 1: Development of new catalysts and catalytic transformations for applications in natural product synthesis and medicinal chemistry. Project 2: DNA-programmed chemistry for applications in catalysis and chemical biology. Applicants must have received a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related discipline or are about to complete PhD before November 2022. Candidates with significant research experience in synthetic organic chemistry (catalysis, methodology, natural product total synthesis) or nucleic acid chemistry (ideally both) will be given preference. The ideal...

Description The Quantitative Synthetic Biology group at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks highly motivated and collaborative applicants to fill a Postdoctoral Associate position in synthetic biology. Projects will target various sources of context-dependence in synthetic biology, such as metabolic burden due to the competition of shared DNA replication and transcriptional/translational resources. As a representative example, a project may focus on how the behavior of common modules (e.g., toggle switch) is impacted by perturbations in the expression profiles of other genes, redistributing the common pool of scarce resources. Interested applicants are expected to lead the experimental efforts, though they are also welcome to get involved with modeling aspects of these projects (but it is in no way necessary). Additionally, projects in the lab also center around controlling cellular behavior both by developing genetic control circuits as well as external computer-based...

Description The Shubeita laboratory in the program of physics within the Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research associate to work on understanding mechanisms that regulate molecular motor-based axonal transport. The successful applicant will drive a project aimed at understanding the modes of regulation of bidirectional transport along the axonal microtubules using a combination of cell biological and biophysical approaches. The successful applicant will push the frontier of our understanding of cargo-specific determinants of regulation as well as regulation of molecular motor function via microtubule-associated proteins. The candidate will use state-of-the art facilities and work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students and undergraduate students with training in physics, biology, and chemistry. Applicants must have a PhD in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field....

Description Post Doctoral Associates (Full-Time) NYU Dentistry Department of Molecular Pathobiology, Division of Biomaterials NYU Bioengineering Institute This advertisement is for two (2) vacancies. Two separate Lab-on-a-Chip Postdoctoral Associate positions are available in the McDevitt laboratory within the Bioengineering Institute and the Department of Molecular Pathobiology at New York University. Applications will be accepted only for those candidates that have completed their Ph.D. degrees with the required prior direct research experience (see below). Please indicate which position you are applying for. Background:  The McDevitt lab over the past decade has sustained efforts to develop and clinically validate a platform to digitize biology using sensors that learn. This programmable miniaturized diagnostics platform with embedded artificial intelligence has been adapted for several important clinical testing areas including oncology...

Description The Public Health Research Center (PHRC) at NYU Abu Dhabi is seeking a Research Assistant for the UAE Healthy Future Study: a cohort study in the GCC region aimed at recruiting Emirati National adults to study health outcomes related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. Position duties require planning, designing and performing various molecular and cell biology experiments. Experimental duties include performing molecular biology and clinical chemistry techniques as well as general lab maintenance, including organizing databases, placing orders, maintaining stock solutions, ensuring lab equipment is functioning properly, training students and personnel and assisting in different research projects in the lab. The candidate must have excellent organizational and communication skills with a high level of proficiency in English and the ability to work effectively in a team as well as individually. The terms of employment are very...

New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Research Centers Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Open Date Jan 16, 2023 Deadline Mar 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)  invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to support the ongoing development of a regional ocean model for the Arabian Peninsula including both physical and biogeochemical components. The candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Paparella and in close collaboration with researchers and faculty of the newly established Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (ACCESS), an interdisciplinary research center focused on regional climate and environmental change.  The position will begin in summer 2023 and will extend for two years, with continued renewal possible depending on performance and budgets. Candidates must have a PhD in ocean sciences or a related field completed by December 2022....

Description The Research Center on Stability, Instability, and Turbulence (SITE), New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Research Assistant to work on: Structuration and maintenance of a large-scale dataset of collected images and audio files destined to analyze letters and words pronunciation from a machine learning and mathematical viewpoint.  Build a complete pipeline to store the data in a good hierarchy while combining sound and images. Generate and interpret usable data to train machine learning models on from videos and audio recordings with available open-source image/sound software tools. Master open source tools such as MONAI labels and Praat. Interpret the new data (spectrograms etc) Design state-of-the-art machine learning models for automatic speech recognition and image segmentation. Identify the state-of-the-art models in the literature (CNN, transformers etc), test their performances and finally report on the best ones. Build...

Description The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) is a center for advanced scholarly research and graduate education, which aims to encourage particularly the study of the economic, religious, political and cultural connections between ancient civilizations. In an effort to embrace a truly inclusive geographical scope while maintaining continuity and coherence, the Institute focuses on the shared and overlapping periods in the development of cultures and civilizations around the Mediterranean basin, and across central Asia to the Pacific Ocean. The approaches of anthropology, archaeology, geography, geology, history, economics, sociology, art history, digital humanities, and the history of science and technology are as integral to the enterprise as the study of texts, philosophy, and the analysis of artifacts. ISAW is prepared to consider applications from postdoctoral scholars with their own funding from another source for appointments to be...