Path 2 Postdoctoral Associate - Center for Genomics and Systems Biology CGSB

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research center is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to explore the molecular mechanisms of circadian rhythms in rodents and fruitflies. This role involves hands-on research with animal models, utilizing advanced techniques in molecular biology and electrophysiology. The successful candidate will join a vibrant community of researchers and benefit from state-of-the-art facilities. With a commitment to inclusivity, the center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in the field of neuroscience and biology.

Benefits

Housing Allowance

Competitive Salary

Research Facilities

Inclusive Environment

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or Neuroscience with experience in molecular biology and electrophysiology.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Handle mice and perform behavioral experiments to measure stress and cognition.
• Measure locomotor activity in mice to determine rhythms.
• Analyze electrical activity and gene expression in brain cells.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Electrophysiology

Animal Handling

Excellent Verbal Communication

Excellent Written Communication

Education

PhD in Biology

PhD in Neuroscience

Job description

The Center for Genomics and Systems Biology (CGSB) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications from individuals to be appointed as a Postdoctoral Associate. The position will be based at NYU Abu Dhabi and supervised by Dr. Dipesh Chaudhury. The successful applicant will use a combination of molecular and electrophysiological approaches to investigate how gene expression contributes to the rhythms in excitability and plasticity of circadian clock neurons in rodents and fruitflies.

Applicants must have a PhD in Biology or Neuroscience and experience in molecular biology, electrophysiology, and animal handling as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

1. Handle mice and perform behavioral experiments to measure stress and cognition.
2. Measure locomotor activity in mice to determine diurnal and circadian rhythms.
3. Measure electrical activity in cells taken from mice's brains.
4. Measure changes in gene expression in brain cells taken from mice.

NYUAD offers a stimulating research environment, a distinguished community of outstanding researchers, and is enhanced by state-of-the-art research facilities that are institutionally supported. We are dedicated to being inclusive and welcome all backgrounds and life experiences. The terms of employment include a highly competitive salary, housing allowance, and other benefits.

Required Education

• PhD in Biology or Neuroscience

Required Work and Related Experience

• Molecular Biology
• Electrophysiology and animal handling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English