Research Scientist in the Center for Translational Medical Devices

Westfield State University; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Research Scientist for its Center for Translational Medical Devices. The role involves collaborating on surface chemistry and polymer medical devices. Successful candidates will improve biocompatibility through surface modifications and characterizing properties using advanced microscopy techniques.

Benefits

Housing subsidies

Educational subsidies for children

Qualifications

• Experience in polymer processing techniques, including extrusion, molding, and additive manufacturing.
• Characterizing surface modifications using microscopy techniques such as SEM and AFM.
• Developing polymeric lubricious coatings to reduce vascular injury.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and researchers on implant surface chemistry.
• Develop and characterize polymeric medical devices based on clinical needs.
• Assist in intellectual property filings and technology documentation.

Skills

Surface analysis of materials

Atomic Force Microscopy

Materials characterization

Analytical skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Physics

PhD in Materials Science

Job description

Description

The Center for Translational Medical Devices (CENTMED) at New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Research Scientist to work on Surface Chemistry of Implants and Fabrication of Polymer Medical Devices.

The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and researchers to enhance implant surface chemistry, improving biocompatibility and osteointegration. Responsibilities include surface modification of implants via plasma treatment, silanization, and specialty coatings for corrosion resistance, as well as developing polymeric lubricious coatings for catheters to reduce vascular injury during trans-catheterization.

The role involves characterizing surface modifications using microscopy techniques such as SEM and AFM, mapping nanomechanical properties like adhesion, friction, Young's modulus, and surface free energy, and developing polymeric medical devices based on clinical needs. Experience in polymer processing techniques, including extrusion, molding, and additive manufacturing, is required. The candidate will prepare ISO/ASTM test specimens, estimate glass transition temperatures via DMA, and develop osteoconductive implants for skull base surgery.

Additional duties include quantifying biomolecule adsorption on coatings with Quartz Crystal Microbalance, developing sustainable orthotic devices, co-developing industry-partnered medical devices, and assisting in intellectual property filings. The candidate will also collaborate on preparing technology documentation for industry translation.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science.

Preferred expertise includes:

• Surface analysis of materials
• Atomic Force Microscopy
• Materials characterization
• Analytical skills

Application materials include a cover letter, CV with publications, research statement, and three references, all in PDF. For questions, contact Professor Pan e Naumov at [e-mail].

The position offers competitive terms, including housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications are accepted immediately until filled. Required submissions include a cover letter, CV, degree transcripts, a one-page research summary, and at least two recommendation letters in PDF.

Visit NYUAD Careers for application instructions.

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a research university with a comprehensive undergraduate program across Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. Part of NYU’s global network, NYUAD fosters international mobility and collaborative research, serving as a hub for scholarly activity in the Arab world and beyond.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity Employer. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.