Postdoc: Marine Microbiology & Microbial Interactions Modeling

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global research university in Abu Dhabi seeks a Postdoctoral Associate for a two-year position in its Interdisciplinary Collaboration Program. The candidate will focus on marine microbiomics and must have a strong background in marine biology and bioinformatics, along with experience in data analysis. Competitive employment terms with housing and educational subsidies for children are offered. The application deadline is March 30, with review beginning then.

Benefits

Competitive employment terms

Housing subsidies

Educational subsidies for children

Qualifications

• Strong publication record required.
• Experience with chemostats, culturing of phytoplankton or bacteria preferred.
• Familiarity with complex microbiome interactions is valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in marine microbiomics.
• Model interactions within the microbial loop between phytoplankton and bacteria.
• Utilize high-performance computing and sequencing technologies.

Skills

Marine microbiology background

Bioinformatics skills

Data analysis in Python or R

Ability to conduct independent research

Excellent English communication

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Scientific creativity

Education

Ph.D. in marine biology, oceanography, computational biology, or related field

Job description

A global research university in Abu Dhabi seeks a Postdoctoral Associate for a two-year position in its Interdisciplinary Collaboration Program. The candidate will focus on marine microbiomics and must have a strong background in marine biology and bioinformatics, along with experience in data analysis. Competitive employment terms with housing and educational subsidies for children are offered. The application deadline is March 30, with review beginning then.