Associate Research Scientist in the Division of Engineering Dr. Rafael (Yong-Ak) Song

New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Engineering: AD_Bioengineering

Description:

The Micro- and Nanoscale Bioengineering Lab (MNBL) at New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking to recruit a research associate for biosensing of cardiovascular diseases. Applicants with a strong background in biosensor design and fabrication, as well as in clinical diagnostics, are encouraged to apply.


Research in the MNBL focuses on the design and fabrication of biosensors for the early detection of cardiovascular diseases. Responsibilities: of the position include the development of 2D materials-based biosensors for the detection of miRNAs. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment comprising PhD-level scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate students, thereby acquiring valuable skills in writing manuscripts and establishing collaborations across disciplines.


Applicants must hold a PhD degree in the science/engineering field. They must also have excellent biosensing expertise; multi-year experience in clinical diagnostics is a plus.


Applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a full publication list, transcript, a statement of research interests, and two letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Rafael Song at [email protected]/ .

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 two letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. Please visit our website at for instructions and information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please email: [email protected] .


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NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity's shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi's high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.


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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.
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