Postdoctoral Associate — Developmental Bioengineering & Stem Cells

Allocation Assist Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in Developmental Bioengineering in Abu Dhabi. The role spans developmental biology, stem-cell research, imaging, bioinformatics, and nano- and micro-engineering, with organogenesis and embryogenesis focus.

The successful candidate will design engineered platforms interfacing with human stem cells, contribute to publications, and collaborate across disciplines while engaging in grant activities.

Qualifications

• PhD in science, engineering or related field.
• Within five years after PhD start date.
• Strong publication record and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate nano- and micro-engineered platforms.
• Develop systems interfacing with human stem cells.
• Investigate developmental mechanisms and disease links.
• Design and execute experimental studies.
• Apply stem-cell, imaging, omics, or computational approaches.
• Analyze results and lead manuscript preparation.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers.
• Participate in grant writing activities.

Skills

Nano- or micro-device design

Stem-cell culture

Stem-cell differentiation

High-resolution imaging

Fluorescence imaging

Single-cell omics

Bulk omics

Bioinformatics

Academic writing

Mentoring

Education

PhD in science or engineering

Job description

New York University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in Developmental Bioengineering in Abu Dhabi. The role spans developmental biology, stem-cell research, imaging, bioinformatics, and nano- and micro-engineering, with organogenesis and embryogenesis focus.

The successful candidate will design engineered platforms interfacing with human stem cells, contribute to publications, and collaborate across disciplines while engaging in grant activities.