65 post doctoral associate jobs found in New York, NY

Description Post Doctoral Associate Full-time Applications are invited for a full time Postdoctoral Associate (Research Scientist) position in a well-funded laboratory at the New York University's College of Dentistry. The laboratory is highly focused on studying succinate signaling in health and disease. The related work has been published in Nature Communications and Cell Reports. Studies from the group 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 approaches involving cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, histology in conjunction with transgenic and surgical interventions in mice. In this position, the incumbent will to study the role of succinate signaling in host and microbiome interactions. We are seeking...

Description The Center for Interacting Urban Networks at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Associate to work on robust defenses against adversarial and backdoor attacks on different types of neural networks, especially graph neural networks, which can be used in transportation modeling and connected autonomous vehicles. The successful applicant will work on developing robust defenses with theoretical guarantees and testing them against state-of-the-art attacks in the literature and those used in practice.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in applied computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, or related field with demonstrable expertise in neural networks and software security. Candidates with expertise in information are particularly encouraged to apply. The appointment will be for two years, and extensions to longer terms are possible upon review. The terms of employment for these positions...

Description The Diao lab in the Chemistry Department of NYU is looking for a talented post-doctoral associate to develop transition metal catalysts for organic synthesis and biomass conversion. Successful applicants will be highly motivated with an interest in working in Organic Synthesis and must hold a Ph.D. degree in a related field (Chemistry). The ideal candidate will have research experience in organic methodology, natural product synthesis, or materials research.  In particular, candidates with experience in photoredox catalysis would be well-suited for this position. The terms of employment, which would be a year, with a possibility of renewal, include a competitive salary and other benefits (including access to subsidized NYU housing in NYC). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.  The candidate would be fully supported by current funding, and the start date could be...

Description Dr. Andrea Vial is hiring a Post-Doctoral Associate to join the Social Roles and Beliefs Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD). The Post-Doctoral Associate will be expected to work on a range of projects focused on the psychology of gender segregation, including topics such as such as gender stereotyping, bias, and prejudice; self-stereotyping and identity threat; and gender identification and in-group bias. For more information about the lab’s research please see www.socialroleslab.com. In addition to contributing to research led by the PI, Post-Doctoral Associates at the Social Roles and Beliefs Lab are encouraged to start and lead new projects on related topics. The start date is flexible, but ideally no later than September 1, 2023. The position is for  two years , renewable based on performance. The terms of employment are highly competitive and will include housing and travel subsidies. This position is not located in the...

Description The Jones lab in the Chemistry Department of NYU is looking for a talented post-doctoral associate to perform interdisciplinary work studying RNA structure and dynamics. Successful applicants will be highly motivated with an interest in working in Chemical/Structural Biology and must hold a Ph.D. degree in a related field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Biophysics). The ideal candidate will have research experience in RNA transcription and purification. In particular, candidates with experience in carrying out chemical probing, enzymatic cleavage, and SHAPE chemistry (both in vitro and in cells), with analysis by capillary electrophoresis and/or NGS, are preferred. Oxford nanopore experience is a plus but not required. As our lab opens in 2023, this position will provide a unique opportunity for the candidate to work closely with the PI to shape and develop projects with tremendous room for growth. The candidate will also help with...

Description The Jones lab in the Chemistry Department of NYU is looking for a talented post-doctoral associate to perform interdisciplinary work on studying RNA structure, with a focus on RNA protein interactions. Successful applicants will be highly motivated with an interest in working in Chemical/Structural Biology and must hold a Ph.D. degree in a related field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Biophysics). The ideal candidate will have research experience in RNA transcription and purification, as well as protein expression and purification. In particular, candidates with experience in NMR (titrations, assignments, and structure determination) would be well-suited for this position. We are also interested in interviewing candidates with biophysical backgrounds, especially those with experience in RNA-protein binding assays (ITC, SPR, FRET, etc.). As our lab opens in 2023, this position will provide a unique opportunity for the candidate to work...

Description The Jones lab in the Chemistry Department of NYU is looking for a talented post-doctoral associate to perform interdisciplinary work on determining RNA structure using heuristic statistical pattern recognition and machine learning. Successful applicants will be highly motivated with an interest in working in Structural Biology and must hold a Ph.D. degree in a related field (Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Computer Science, Biomolecular Engineering, and/or Structural Biology or related fields). The ideal candidate will have strong familiarity with topics of RNA and/or protein structures and experience in using modern Python frameworks for deep learning (e.g., PyTorch). Experience with bioinformatic tools, such as biopython, pymol/VDW, is preferred. Experience with MD simulation experience is a plus but not required. As our lab opens in 2023, this position will provide a unique opportunity for the candidate to work closely with the PI to...

Description Post Doctoral Associate (Full-Time) NYU Dentistry Department of Molecular Pathobiology Division of Biomaterials Postdoctoral Associate position/s are available immediately in the Division of Biomaterials within the Department of Molecular Pathobiology at NYU College of Dentistry in the field of programmable medical microdevices. The successful candidates will have deep expertise in the design, development, fabrication and clinical testing of medical microdevice technologies including microfluidic devices. Candidates should have evidence of direct experience with computer aided design, micromachining, injection molded part design, cellular assay and immunoassay development, and clinical chemistry characterization. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $58,500 - $90,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the...

Description Post Doctoral Associate Full-time We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate for our newly initiated research program centered around compartmentalized G protein signaling by internalized G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) in the  Thomsen Laboratory of Biomolecular Pharmacology at New York University's College of Dentistry . Over the past years, we discovered a new signaling paradigm whereby certain GPCRs can stimulate G protein signaling from endosomes through the formation of a unique receptor complex termed the “megaplex” (Thomsen, Plouffe, Cahill III  et al.  (2016),  Cell ; Cahill III & Thomsen  et al.  (2017),  PNAS ; Nguyen, Thomsen, Cahill III  et al . (2019),  Nat Struct Mol Biol ). As we now understand this mechanism to the near-atomic level, our current research focus is to study how the megaplex regulates physiological functions. In this regard, we are...

Description Post Doctoral Associate Full-time An exciting Post Doctoral Associate training opportunity is available within the lab of Dr. Evgeny Pavlov at NYU College of Dentistry's Department of Molecular Pathobiology. The group's primary research focus is on the investigation of cellular energy metabolism and mitochondrial function. The primary expertise of the laboratory is in studies of mitochondrial ion channels and calcium signaling using electrophysiology and imaging approaches. If needed, access to other experimental techniques and animal models can be provided through collaboration with other laboratories. The Post Doctoral Associates (trainee) is expected to develop a research program that will provide the foundation for a future independent research career. This position is funded by an NIH grant, but the trainee is encouraged to apply for independent career development funding.  Additional information about the Pavlov lab can...

Description The Saurabh lab in the Chemistry Department of NYU is looking for a post-doctoral associate to perform interdisciplinary work on the study of bacterial organelles, with a focus on their constituting intrinsically disordered proteins. As a newly minted lab, this is a unique opportunity for the candidate to work closely with the PI to shape and develop projects, with tremendous room for growth. The candidate will also help with mentorship and training of graduate and undergraduate students. The terms of employment, which would be a year, with a possibility of renewal, include a competitive salary and other benefits (including access to subsidized NYU housing in NYC). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning September 30, 2022, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.  The candidate would be fully supported by current funding, and the start date could be immediate, if necessary. In compliance with...

Description The Advanced Materials and Building Efficiency Research laboratory (AMBER Lab) in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a post-doctoral associate to work on the characterization and manufacturing of high-fidelity lunar regolith simulants utilizing local materials available within the United Arab Emirates. The successful applicant will lead a fascinating project on the performance-based design, development, testing, and application of lunar regolith simulants targeted at proposed landing sites of future lunar missions. These simulants will be critical for testing and validating technologies in preparation for lunar exploration and beyond. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Applicants must also have experience in the design of lunar regoliths and strong fundamentals in space science. Excellent experimental...

Description C2SMART Center is seeking Research Associates/Post-Doctoral Associates to work on faculty-led research. Candidate will work under faculty and research staff supervision on finite element modeling (FEM) for the crashworthiness analysis of the safety hardware of the transportation roadway infrastructure. The candidate will be working on agency-funded research projects with state, local, university, and private sector partners/collaborators. The candidate will be expected to interact/communicate with numerous project partners as part of a consortium of researchers/consultants, and lead project tasks to fruition against frequent and strict deadlines. The duties of the qualified candidate(s) for this position include: Finite element modeling and related technical research tasks as directed by faculty Review and analysis of crash testing reports Development, drafting, and review of technical reports and assessments Review of hardware details...

Description C2SMART Center is seeking Research Associates/Post-Doctoral Associates to work on faculty-led research. Candidate will work under faculty and research staff supervision on finite element modeling (FEM) for the crashworthiness analysis of the safety hardware of the transportation roadway infrastructure. The candidate will be working on agency-funded research projects with state, local, university, and private sector partners/collaborators. The candidate will be expected to interact/communicate with numerous project partners as part of a consortium of researchers/consultants, and lead project tasks to fruition against frequent and strict deadlines. The duties of the qualified candidate(s) for this position include: Finite element modeling and related technical research tasks as directed by faculty Review and analysis of crash testing reports Development, drafting, and review of technical reports and assessments Review of hardware details...

Description The Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a motivated postdoctoral associate to work under the supervision of Prof. Marwa Chafii on physical layer security for integrated sensing and communication. Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or any other related field.  The positions require experience with at least one of the following areas: Wireless Communications, Communication Theory, Optimization Theory, Signal Processing. Excellent communication skills in English, ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, and scientific creativity are essential. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students and undergraduate students. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover...

Description The Center for Space Science at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications for a Post-doctoral research position in physics and astrophysics, for a minimum period of one year, with a possibility of extension. The following topics have been identified: (1) Research in computational aspects of convection using frontier machines, with possible growth towards GPUs. (2) Inferences of the results for convection in the solar interior, and understanding them in the context of helioseismology and modelling, including sources of systematic errors. (3) Some awareness of the theory of convection and magnetism in the Sun and stars. A specific focus will be to develop an understanding of large-scale convection and elucidating the physical mechanisms governing the solar dynamo, differential rotation and meridional circulation. Researchers with a PhD in Physics or related discipline are encouraged to apply. All successful candidates are...

Description Post Doctoral Associates 8 Postdoctoral Associate positions are 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 candidates 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 channels, specifically, voltage-gated calcium and sodium channels, are regulated by novel protein interactions to join...

Description Post Doctoral Associates NYU Dentistry Department of Molecular Pathobiology The laboratory of Dr. Kara Margolis, in the Department of Molecular Pathobiology at New York University, is seeking four (4) postdoctoral candidates to study the roles of enteric nervous system and intestinal epithelial cell development and function in gut physiology, inflammatory conditions (e.g., Inflammatory bowel diseases), gut motility disorders, mood disorders, visceral pain, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., Autism spectrum disorders) and disorders of gut­ brain interactions. Our research is highly translational and includes extensive work with transgenic mouse models and novel approaches towards drug development. The successful candidates will join a vibrant and highly collaborative team of senior and junior PhD, MD and DDS scientists focused on gut-brain interaction and disorders of mood and pain. We are committed to fostering a culture of teamwork and the...

Description Urban Science/Complexity Multiple post-doc positions are available in the Dynamical Systems Laboratory (DSL) at the Tandon School of Engineering, New York University in a wide variety of research projects that are signature scopes of our multidisciplinary group. The positions are fully funded with a competitive salary. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $58,500 - $90,000. 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.        We seek independent, motivated, and creative individuals to conduct fundamental research in the broad areas of complex systems theory, data, and urban science. Candidates will be making important contributions to one or multiple research projects supported by our several ongoing...

Description We are seeking a postdoc for a one-year (renewable) project shared between New York University’s Center for Language, Music and Emotion (CLaME) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), with NYU as the main performance site. The project is under the umbrella of CLaME (PI David Poeppel, clame.nyu.edu) and supervised by lead research scientist, Claire Pelofi, in collaboration with Barbara Shinn-Cunningham (CMU). Start date is for April 1, 2023 or sooner (date may be negotiable).  The project investigates auditory attention decoding (AAD) in the context of polyphonic music listening. Both behavioral and neural (MEG) data will be acquired.  We are interested in maintaining the rich diversity in our work teams and encourage applications from all interested candidates. In light of the time-horizon of the project, we need a candidate ready to work legally in the US. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act,...