Post-Doctoral Associate - Developmental Bioengineering
Posted date [2026-09-20]
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Job Description and Requirements
Post-Doctoral Associate - Developmental BioengineeringJob Snapshot
Role: Post-Doctoral Associate - Developmental Bioengineering
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Experience: Within the first 5 years post-PhD
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate to join the Kamei Reverse Bioengineering Laboratory in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Working across the Divisions of Science and Engineering, the position combines developmental biology, stem-cell research, fluorescence imaging, bioinformatics, and nano- and micro-engineering to investigate organogenesis and early embryogenesis. The successful candidate will develop engineered platforms for human stem-cell research and contribute to studies with potential applications in regenerative medicine, drug discovery, disease modeling, and precision therapeutics.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Research Focus
The Kamei Reverse Bioengineering Laboratory integrates biological and
engineering approaches to investigate the cellular and molecular processes that govern human development and disease.
Research areas include:
* Developmental biology.
* Early embryogenesis.
* Organogenesis.
* Human stem-cell biology.
* Disease modeling.
* Nano- and micro-engineering.
* Fluorescence and high-resolution imaging.
* Omics and bioinformatics.
* Regenerative medicine.
* Drug discovery.
* Precision therapeutics.
Research Responsibilities
The Post-Doctoral Associate will lead experimental research from initial conception through analysis and publication.
Key responsibilities include:
* Design and fabricate nano- and micro-engineered research platforms.
* Develop engineered systems that interface with human stem cells.
* Investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms governing development and pathology.
* Design and execute experimental studies.
* Apply relevant stem-cell, imaging, engineering, omics, or computational approaches to research questions.
* Analyze and interpret experimental findings.
* Lead research projects through preparation for publication.
* Prepare manuscripts for submission to high-impact academic journals.
* Contribute to interdisciplinary research collaborations.
* Participate in grant writing activities.
* Mentor graduate researchers.
* Mentor undergraduate students participating in laboratory research.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD in science, engineering, or a closely related field before the position start date.
Candidates must also be within the first five years following receipt of their PhD.
Research Expertise
Competitive candidates will demonstrate expertise in one or more areas relevant to the laboratory\'s research program, including:
* Nano- or micro-device design and fabrication.
* Stem-cell culture.
* Stem-cell differentiation.
* High-resolution imaging.
* Fluorescence imaging.
* Single-cell omics.
* Bulk omics.
* Bioinformatics.
Applicants should also demonstrate:
* Strong academic publication record.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to conduct rigorous independent research.
* Collaborative approach to multidisciplinary scientific work.
* Ability to contribute to research mentoring and academic writing.
Research Environment
The Kamei Reverse Bioengineering Laboratory operates across science and engineering disciplines at NYU Abu Dhabi. Its research combines experimental biology, advanced engineering, imaging, and computational approaches to understand developmental processes and disease mechanisms.
The position provides opportunities to work across fundamental biological investigation and technology development while contributing to research relevant to regenerative medicine, disease modeling, drug discovery, and precision therapeutics.
Employment and Benefits
Source-listed support for NYU Abu Dhabi research staff includes:
* Relocation allowance.
* Educational assistance for dependents.
* Access to health and wellness services.
* Support for ambitious research projects.
* Support for dual-career families.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials in PDF format:
* Cover letter.
* Curriculum Vitae with full publication list.
* Statement of research interests.
* Academic transcript.
* Three letters of reference.
Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.
About New York University Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi is a comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in Abu Dhabi and part of NYU\'s global university network. Its academic and research activities span science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
Together with NYU\'s campuses in New York and Shanghai, NYU Abu Dhabi supports multidisciplinary research, advanced scholarship, and international academic collaboration within a globally connected university community.
Research areas include:
* Developmental biology.
* Early embryogenesis.
* Organogenesis.
* Human stem-cell biology.
* Disease modeling.
* Nano- and micro-engineering.
* Fluorescence and high-resolution imaging.
* Omics and bioinformatics.
* Regenerative medicine.
* Drug discovery.
* Precision therapeutics.
Research Responsibilities
The Post-Doctoral Associate will lead experimental research from initial conception through analysis and publication.
Key responsibilities include:
* Design and fabricate nano- and micro-engineered research platforms.
* Develop engineered systems that interface with human stem cells.
* Investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms governing development and pathology.
* Design and execute experimental studies.
* Apply relevant stem-cell, imaging, engineering, omics, or computational approaches to research questions.
* Analyze and interpret experimental findings.
* Lead research projects through preparation for publication.
* Prepare manuscripts for submission to high-impact academic journals.
* Contribute to interdisciplinary research collaborations.
* Participate in grant writing activities.
* Mentor graduate researchers.
* Mentor undergraduate students participating in laboratory research.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD in science, engineering, or a closely related field before the position start date.
Candidates must also be within the first five years following receipt of their PhD.
Research Expertise
Competitive candidates will demonstrate expertise in one or more areas relevant to the laboratory\'s research program, including:
* Nano- or micro-device design and fabrication.
* Stem-cell culture.
* Stem-cell differentiation.
* High-resolution imaging.
* Fluorescence imaging.
* Single-cell omics.
* Bulk omics.
* Bioinformatics.
Applicants should also demonstrate:
* Strong academic publication record.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to conduct rigorous independent research.
* Collaborative approach to multidisciplinary scientific work.
* Ability to contribute to research mentoring and academic writing.
Research Environment
The Kamei Reverse Bioengineering Laboratory operates across science and engineering disciplines at NYU Abu Dhabi. Its research combines experimental biology, advanced engineering, imaging, and computational approaches to understand developmental processes and disease mechanisms.
The position provides opportunities to work across fundamental biological investigation and technology development while contributing to research relevant to regenerative medicine, disease modeling, drug discovery, and precision therapeutics.
Employment and Benefits
Source-listed support for NYU Abu Dhabi research staff includes:
* Relocation allowance.
* Educational assistance for dependents.
* Access to health and wellness services.
* Support for ambitious research projects.
* Support for dual-career families.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials in PDF format:
* Cover letter.
* Curriculum Vitae with full publication list.
* Statement of research interests.
* Academic transcript.
* Three letters of reference.
Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.
About New York University Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi is a comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in Abu Dhabi and part of NYU\'s global university network. Its academic and research activities span science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
Together with NYU\'s campuses in New York and Shanghai, NYU Abu Dhabi supports multidisciplinary research, advanced scholarship, and international academic collaboration within a globally connected university community.
