Post-Doctoral Associate - Bioengineering

New York University; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 245,520 - 357,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Housing assistance

Health & wellness services

Dependent education support

Professional development

Job summary

New York University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in Bioengineering. The role involves creating nano- and micro-engineered platforms for human stem cells, integrating engineering with developmental biology to advance regenerative medicine.

You will lead experiments, publish papers, mentor students, and contribute to grant development in a collaborative lab environment. The position is based in Abu Dhabi, within the Kamei Reverse Bioengineering Laboratory, and

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field and within five years of earning the degree.
• Experience designing and executing complex biological or engineering experiments.
• Strong writing, presentation, and collaborative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative research projects on human development, organ formation, and disease progression.
• Develop nano-/micro-engineered platforms for stem-cell culture and experimentation.
• Fabricate devices and optimize performance; maintain aseptic practices.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers and contribute to grant proposals.
• Publish results and present findings at scientific conferences.

Skills

Bioengineering

Stem-cell biology

Developmental biology

Microfabrication

Nanofabrication

Fluorescence imaging

Omics analysis

Bioinformatics

Research mentoring

Experimental design

Education

PhD in Science, Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Developmental Biology, Biotechnology, or closely related field

Job description

Post-Doctoral Associate – Bioengineering

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Higher Education – Function: Research – Experience: Less than 5 years post‑PhD – Job Type: Full‑time

Job Details

Salary: 22,000–32,000 (estimated; confirm with employer)

Role Context

The Post‑Doctoral Associate will join the Kamei Reverse Bioengineering Laboratory within the Divisions of Science and Engineering. The laboratory uses integrated biological and engineering approaches to recreate, observe, and analyze developmental processes that are difficult to study directly in humans. The appointed researcher will build nano‑ and micro‑engineered platforms that interface with human stem cells, investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms controlling development and disease, and translate experimental findings into new approaches for regenerative medicine and therapeutic discovery. The role covers the complete research cycle, from experimental conception and device fabrication to data interpretation, publication, mentoring, and grant development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design innovative research projects investigating human development, organ formation, embryogenesis, and disease progression.
• Develop nano‑ and micro‑engineered platforms that support stem‑cell culture, differentiation, observation, and controlled experimentation.
• Fabricate research devices and optimize their physical, biological, and operational performance.
• Establish and maintain human stem‑cell cultures using rigorous aseptic and quality‑control procedures.
• Design differentiation protocols for relevant cell types, tissues, organoids, or developmental models.
• Investigate cellular signaling, molecular regulation, tissue organization, and pathological mechanisms.
• Apply fluorescence microscopy and high‑resolution imaging methods to monitor cellular behavior and developmental processes.
• Generate, process, and interpret single‑cell or bulk omics datasets when required by the research program.
• Use bioinformatics workflows to identify biological patterns, pathways, molecular signatures, and potential therapeutic targets.
• Integrate experimental biology, engineering, imaging, and computational findings into coherent scientific conclusions.
• Lead experiments from initial hypothesis development through validation, analysis, and publication.
• Maintain reproducible research records, laboratory protocols, datasets, code, and device specifications.
• Prepare manuscripts for high‑impact peer‑reviewed journals and present findings at academic conferences.
• Contribute technical content, preliminary data, and research concepts to grant proposals.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers in laboratory methods, experimental planning, and scientific communication.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across disciplines to expand the laboratory’s research capabilities.

Ideal Profile

• PhD in Science, Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Developmental Biology, Biotechnology, or a closely related field.
• Doctoral degree awarded before the employment start date.
• Applicant must be within the first five years after receiving the PhD.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one relevant area such as device design, microfabrication, nanofabrication, stem‑cell biology, developmental biology, fluorescence imaging, omics, or bioinformatics.
• Practical experience designing and executing complex biological or engineering experiments.
• Strong understanding of experimental controls, reproducibility, data integrity, and laboratory safety.
• Ability to analyze biological mechanisms using quantitative, imaging, computational, or molecular approaches.
• Research publication record appropriate for an early‑career post‑doctoral appointment.
• Strong scientific writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage several experimental priorities and move projects toward publishable outcomes.
• Collaborative mindset suited to an interdisciplinary science and engineering laboratory.
• Experience mentoring students or junior researchers is advantageous.
• Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.

Skills Set

• Bioengineering
• Developmental biology
• Stem‑cell biology
• Stem‑cell culture
• Stem‑cell differentiation
• Organogenesis
• Early embryogenesis
• Disease modeling
• Regenerative medicine
• Precision therapeutics
• Drug discovery
• Microengineering
• Nanoengineering
• Microfabrication
• Device design
• Experimental platform development
• Fluorescence imaging
• High‑resolution microscopy
• Cellular imaging
• Molecular biology
• Cell biology
• Single‑cell omics
• Bulk omics
• Bioinformatics
• Computational data analysis
• Experimental design
• Scientific writing
• Grant writing
• Research mentoring
• Interdisciplinary collaboration

Why Join Us

This appointment provides an opportunity to work at the interface of engineering, developmental biology, and translational medicine. The researcher will gain access to advanced laboratory resources, collaborate with specialists across scientific disciplines, and lead projects capable of producing influential publications and new experimental technologies. The role also offers meaningful experience in stem‑cell modeling, bioengineered research platforms, disease investigation, academic mentoring, and competitive grant development.

New York University Abu Dhabi provides a comprehensive employment package that may include relocation support, housing assistance, health and wellness services, educational support for eligible dependents, and professional development within a globally connected research institution.

About the Company

New York University Abu Dhabi is an international research university advancing scholarship across science, engineering, medicine‑related research, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Through laboratories such as the Kamei Reverse Bioengineering Laboratory, the university supports interdisciplinary research that combines biological discovery, advanced engineering, computation, and translational innovation to address complex questions in human development and disease.