Postdoctoral Position - New York University Abu Dhabi
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE POSITION IN CELL BIOLOGY
Research Group of Timothy Dore
NYU Abu Dhabi
The Dore Laboratory in the Chemistry Program of the Division of Sciences at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Associate starting September 2015. Applicants with backgrounds in cellular, developmental, or neurobiology and light microscopy are encouraged to apply. The research is aimed at developing new technology and tools for the study of biological function. Current projects include light-based methods to study developmental neurophysiology and small-molecule approaches to regulate CaaX proteases. For more information, visit http://nyuad.nyu.edu/academics/faculty/timothy-dore.html.
Applicants must have received a Ph.D. in cellular, developmental, or neurobiology or a related subject within the last three years or be within a few months from completion. The position requires significant research experience in confocal and/or 2-photon microscopy, live imaging zebrafish and/or mammalian cell and tissue culture (especially neurons), and molecular biology. Knowledge of electrophysiology, optogenetics, or fluorescent probes is desired, but not required. Excellent communication skills in English, ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, and scientific creativity are essential.
The terms of employment are 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, and a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, all in PDF format, through the NYUAD online application portal. Please visit our website at http://nyuad.nyu.edu/about/careers/faculty-positions.html for instructions and information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please e-mail nyuad.science@nyu.edu.
About NYUAD:
New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multi-site, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals. The network has three foundational degree-granting campuses: New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, complimented by a network of eleven research and study-away sites across five continents. Faculty and students will circulate within this global network in pursuit of common research interests and the promotion of cross-cultural and interdisciplinary solutions for problems both local and global.
Entering its sixth year, NYU Abu Dhabi has recruited a cohort of faculty who are at once distinguished in their research and teaching. Our students are drawn from around the world and surpass all traditional recruitment benchmarks, both US and global. NYU Abu Dhabi’s highly selective liberal arts enterprise is complimented by an institute for advanced research, sponsoring cutting-edge projects across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Engineering.
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