Research Associate in Synthetic Biology - Division of Engineering - Dr. Andras Gyorgy

European Commission; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UAE is seeking a Research Associate in synthetic biology to tackle challenges in DNA synthesis and resource management. Ideal candidates will have an MS in a relevant field and a strong focus on innovative research and collaboration. The role offers competitive terms of employment, including subsidies for housing and education for children.

Benefits

Housing subsidies

Educational subsidies for children

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and hard-working.
• Experience with molecular techniques is essential.
• Track record of independent research.

Responsibilities

• Lead experimental projects in synthetic biology.
• Design and synthesize DNA libraries.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Molecular and cell biology

Excellent communication skills

Scientific creativity

Education

MS in synthetic biology, bioengineering, cellular biology, biophysics, or quantitative/systems biology

Tools

Microplate readers

Flow cytometers

Job description

Organisation/Company NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country United Arab Emirates Application Deadline 28 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Description

The Quantitative Synthetic Biology group (https://netb.io/ ) at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks highly motivated and collaborative applicants to fill a Research Associate position in synthetic biology. Projects will target various sources of context-dependence in synthetic biology, such as metabolic burden due to the competition of shared DNA replication and transcriptional/translational resources. As a representative example, a project may focus on how the behavior of common modules (e.g., toggle switch) is impacted by perturbations in the expression profiles of other genes, redistributing the common pool of scarce resources. Interested applicants are expected to lead the experimental efforts, though they are also welcome to get involved with modeling aspects of these projects. Typically, projects involve the design and synthesis of DNA libraries containing multiple variants of synthetic gene constructs, which are then tested using the model organism E. coli.

Candidates are also welcome to propose projects related to the work done in the lab. Members of our interdisciplinary team will leverage experiments to inform modeling/theoretical analysis and vice versa. The position is available immediately with a flexible start date, initially for 1 year with the possibility of renewal based on performance.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated and hard-working with an MS in synthetic biology, bioengineering, cellular biology, biophysics, quantitative/systems biology, or in a related field. The positions require experience in molecular and cell biology, working with microplate readers and flow cytometers. Excellent communication skills in English, ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, and scientific creativity are essential. We seek driven and enthusiastic individuals with a proven track record of independent research whose priority is to excel in their career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format.

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

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