Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science [Psychology] - Dr. Bas Rokers

European Commission; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research lab at NYU Abu Dhabi is seeking postdoctoral associates to work on impactful projects studying the relationship between diabetes and visual deficits. Candidates will engage in interdisciplinary research utilizing advanced imaging techniques. The position offers competitive compensation, including housing and educational support, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Benefits

Housing subsidization

Educational subsidies for children

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sensory neuroscience is critical.
• Experience with multimodal imaging techniques required.
• Proven leadership through publications in imaging studies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in two interdisciplinary research projects on visual deficits.
• Develop phenotypic fingerprints using imaging data.
• Collaborate with a team on advanced neuro-imaging studies.

Skills

Sensory neuroscience

Imaging methodologies

Leadership in imaging studies

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

OCT-A

MRI

fMRI

dMRI

ASL

Job description

Organisation/Company: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

Research Field: Psychological sciences

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)

Country: United Arab Emirates

Application Deadline: 29 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? No

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Description

The Rokers Vision Lab at the Division of Science at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to recruit postdoctoral associates for two projects, reporting to Professor Bas Rokers.

• Linking Retinal, Neural, and Perceptual Deficits in Visual Disorder:

Individuals in the UAE are at substantial risk for perceptual deficits due to high diabetes rates. About 10% of diabetic patients suffer severe vision loss, and 2% are completely blind 15 years post-diagnosis. Understanding how diabetes leads to visual deficits is regionally relevant.

Diabetic vision loss involves not just retinal damage but also microstructural damage in the brain. Early risk prediction can mitigate vision loss; thus, understanding the underlying causes is critical. This project aims to identify biomarkers in the eye and brain that explain vision loss, building on previous methods linking clinical, neural, and behavioral data.

As a postdoctoral associate, you will join a multidisciplinary team with experts in vision science, neuro-imaging, neuro-ophthalmology, and deep learning.

• Using Advanced Imaging-derived Biomarkers to Predict Health Outcomes

Neurological problems like stroke are linked to obesity, diabetes, MS, and cardiovascular disease. This project aims to develop a 'phenotypic fingerprint' from multimodal imaging data to predict adverse neurologic events, using data from healthy controls and patients, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

The positions are funded for two years with a possibility of renewal. Required expertise includes knowledge of sensory neuroscience and experience with imaging methodologies such as OCT-A, structural MRI, fMRI, dMRI, and ASL. Candidates should demonstrate leadership in imaging studies, evidenced by publications.

The role offers competitive terms, including housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications are accepted immediately, and candidates are encouraged to contact the PI for questions. To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests, availability, and contact info for 2 letters of recommendation to Professor Bas Rokers at [e-mail].

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a research university with a liberal arts and science undergraduate program, part of NYU’s global network across six continents, fostering international academic mobility. It serves as a hub for scholarly activity in the Arab world, emphasizing research, knowledge creation, and sharing.

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