Path 1 Kawader: Research Assistant – Laboratory for Advanced Neuroengineering and Translational Medicine

About This Role

The Ramadi Lab for Advanced Neuroengineering and Translational Medicine develops innovative approaches for the modulation of neural activity throughout the body. We combine mechanical, electrical, materials, and bio-engineering toolkits towards designing minimally invasive technologies for neuromodulation. Our projects are translational in nature and are focused on addressing a specific need in clinical care. Our goal is to develop novel diagnostics and therapies for neurologic, metabolic, and immune disorders using technologies such as implantable microdevices, nanoparticles, and electroceuticals.

The Research assistant will contribute to and support primary research efforts, including data collection and analysis, project management, training new lab members, purchasing equipment and consumables, and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities Primarily managing project and lab logistics, together with some data collection and grant and manuscript writing. Moderate autonomy, most decisions will involve PI. Will be self-motivated and capable of problem-solving readily and independently. has good familiarity with a variety of laboratory equipment.

The candidate will also work on individualized research projects under the supervision of the faculty during the duration of his/her tenure.

This position is supervised by Dr. Khalil Ramadi Required Education

• BS in engineering or biomedical-related discipline.

Preferred Education

• MS in engineering or biomedical-related discipline.

Required Work And Related Experience

• Two-years work experience in a laboratory setting

Required Competencies

• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving and time management skills, Proficiency in English

Preferred Competencies

• Engineering device design, fabrication, manufacturing.
• Statement of interest in the position
• Transcript of degree(s)
• CV
• Two letters of recommendation

UAE nationals are encouraged to apply This position is under the NYUAD Kawader program, for details regarding the program, open dates, specific program requirements, and FAQ's please refer to our NYUAD Kawader webpage: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/postdoctoral-and-research/kawader-research-assistantship-program.html For further information or questions regarding the position/program please contact nyuad.kawader@nyu.edu (due to the high volume of emails received, please allow 5 working days for a response) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability