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NYU Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly qualified Post-Doctoral Associate to join the Marine Biology Lab under the supervision of Professor John Burt. This role focuses on researching acclimatory and adaptive mechanisms in coral reef fishes to survive extreme environmental conditions in the Arabian Gulf, using the Gulf of Oman as a comparative environment. The position involves both laboratory and field-based ecophysiological studies, with a focus on stressors such as temperature fluctuations, hypoxia, hyper salinity, and turbidity.

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Higher Education, Research, Environmental Services
Job Function: Research, Science, Environmental Studies
Salary: Negotiable
Job Type: Full-time
Gender: Any

Responsibilities
- Conduct research on fish ecophysiology, studying acclimatory and adaptive mechanisms to environmental stressors
- Perform laboratory experiments and fieldwork in marine environments, including research-based diving
- Analyze physiological, molecular, and ecological datasets to uncover survival strategies of coral reef fishes
- Utilize molecular biology, physiology, and -omics approaches in experimental design
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams to integrate findings into broader ecological and conservation frameworks
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences
- Train and mentor students in ecophysiology techniques and research methodologies
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure adherence to safety and ethical research guidelines

Job Requirements
- PhD in Marine Biology, Physiology, Molecular Ecology, or a related field
- Advanced SCUBA certification with documented experience in research-based diving
- Strong background in experimental design, data analysis, and physiological dataset processing
- Experience working with non-traditional animal models in ecophysiology
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques and -omics research
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven track record of first-author publications relevant to fish ecophysiology

Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Housing allowance
- Educational subsidies for children
- Access to world-class research facilities
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment

About the University
NYU Abu Dhabi is a globally connected research university fostering innovation, academic excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With cutting-edge research centers and a diverse international faculty, NYUAD provides an exceptional environment for groundbreaking research and impactful discoveries.

Job Title Post-Doctoral Associate - Fish Ecophysiology Job Description NYU Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly qualified Post-Doctoral Associate to join the Marine Biology Lab under the supervision of Professor John Burt. This role focuses on researching acclimatory and adaptive mechanisms in coral reef fishes to survive extreme environmental conditions in the Arabian Gulf, using the Gulf of Oman as a comparative environment. The position involves both laboratory and field-based ecophysiological studies, with a focus on stressors such as temperature fluctuations, hypoxia, hyper salinity, and turbidity. Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Job Industry: Higher Education, Research, Environmental Services Job Function: Research, Science, Environmental Studies Salary: Negotiable Job Type: Full-time Gender: Any Responsibilities - Conduct research on fish ecophysiology, studying acclimatory and adaptive mechanisms to environmental stressors - Perform laboratory experiments and fieldwork in marine environments, including research-based diving - Analyze physiological, molecular, and ecological datasets to uncover survival strategies of coral reef fishes - Utilize molecular biology, physiology, and -omics approaches in experimental design - Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams to integrate findings into broader ecological and conservation frameworks - Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences - Train and mentor students in ecophysiology techniques and research methodologies - Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure adherence to safety and ethical research guidelines Job Requirements - PhD in Marine Biology, Physiology, Molecular Ecology, or a related field - Advanced SCUBA certification with documented experience in research-based diving - Strong background in experimental design, data analysis, and physiological dataset processing - Experience working with non-traditional animal models in ecophysiology - Proficiency in molecular biology techniques and -omics research - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Proven track record of first-author publications relevant to fish ecophysiology Benefits - Competitive salary and benefits package - Housing allowance - Educational subsidies for children - Access to world-class research facilities - Collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment About the University NYU Abu Dhabi is a globally connected research university fostering innovation, academic excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With cutting-edge research centers and a diverse international faculty, NYUAD provides an exceptional environment for groundbreaking research and impactful discoveries. Post Details

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Desired Candidate's Profile Gender No Preference Nationality Candidate Current Location Job Classification Job Type Job Type -> Full-time Industry Type Job Industry -> Education Job Function Job Functions -> Environmentalist Employers Details Company New York University Contact Person New York University Designation HR Manager Telephone 026284141 Email nyuad.careernyu.edu