Artist-in-Residence in the Center for Genomics and Systems Biology CGSB

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in the UAE is seeking an Artist in Residence for a one-year position starting September 1, 2025. The artist will collaborate with scientists on research projects at the Center for Genomics and Systems Biology. Applicants need to submit a curriculum vitae, an artist statement detailing previous projects, and a portfolio. The closing date for applications is November 15, 2024. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with scientists on CGSB-related research programs.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating recent artistic work.
• Experience in previous projects relevant to the position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists on research projects.
• Develop creative frameworks for communication and interaction.
• Participate in events and presentations at CGSB.

Job description

Open Call for Artists!

The Center for Genomics and Systems Biology (CGSB) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is announcing the third round of the ArtistinResidence Program and is welcoming applications from artists to fill a one‑year position starting September 1 2025.

The NYUAD CGSB was established in 2012 to develop a world‑class research environment at NYUAD and in the UAE. The NYUADCGSB includes a diverse array of research programs oriented around two main directions: Biomedicine and Health and Environmental Adaptation and Sustainability. The CGSB encourages and promotes scientific and cultural interactions by regularly hosting events such as lectures, workshops and Science Cafs, facilitating the exchange of ideas and knowledge between program participants and the community. The ArtistinResidence program is an extension of this effort and will bring together scientists and artists to collaborate, communicate, interact and learn, promoting the creative thinking that drives innovation. The chosen artist is expected to collaborate with scientists on one or several of the CGSB‑related research programs.

Required Documents

• A curriculum vitae
• An artist statement including a brief description of previous projects (500 words)
• A portfolio in PDF format with images or web links reflecting recent work

To be considered please submit the above documents before November 15 2024.

If you have any questions please send your inquiries to

To know more about the Center for Genomics and Systems Biology check the NYUAD CGSB.

About NYUAD

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree‑granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYU’s global network university—an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation and sharing through its academic research and creative activities.

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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.