Research Assistant: Plant Epigenomics & Evolution

New York University; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment for independent research

Access to advanced facilities

Collaborative scientific teams

Job summary

New York University in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Research Assistant to support innovative studies in population epigenomics of plants. The role offers a unique chance to develop an independent research project in collaboration with Dr. Amandine Cornille.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology with strong skills in molecular biology techniques and be able to carry out experiments and statistical analyses related to stress responses and adaptive evolution.

This position provides an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with access to high-tech facilities and collaborative scientific teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with molecular biology techniques.
• Skills in sequencing, DNA/RNA handling, and experimental optimization.
• Basic statistical analysis skills; bioinformatics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct molecular biology experiments, including DNA and RNA extraction and sequencing.
• Perform fundamental statistical analyses and assist with bioinformatics tasks.
• Analyze plant-associated microbiomes.

Skills

Molecular biology DNA/RNA extraction and sequencing

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Bioinformatics (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology

Job description

New York University in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Research Assistant to support innovative studies in population epigenomics of plants. The role offers a unique chance to develop an independent research project in collaboration with Dr. Amandine Cornille.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology with strong skills in molecular biology techniques and be able to carry out experiments and statistical analyses related to stress responses and adaptive evolution.

This position provides an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with access to high-tech facilities and collaborative scientific teams.