Postdoctoral Associate – Wearable Medical Devices Job Vacancy in UAE Abdu Dhabi
The Center for Translational Medical Devices (CENTMED) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge medical devices for real-world applications. This role will focus on engineering innovative solutions for diagnosing and treating metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases.
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Higher Education & Research
Job Function: Research & Development
Salary: Competitive
Gender: Any
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead research in developing wearable medical devices, with a focus on a watch-type blood pressure monitoring system using ECG and PPG (or bio-impedance)
- Design and validate CMOS integrated circuits for biomedical applications
- Develop and optimize analog, power management, and biomedical circuits
- Implement embedded programming for microcontrollers with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- Design printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Altium or Allegro
- Engage in preclinical experiments and optimization of device performance
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams, including PhD-level scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers
- Contribute to manuscript and grant proposal writing, as well as cross-disciplinary collaborations
Required Skills and Experience:
Education:
- A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a relevant field
Experience:
- Expertise in CMOS integrated circuit design and validation
- Proficiency in biomedical, analog, and power management circuits
- Strong experience in embedded programming for microcontrollers with BLE
- Hands-on experience in PCB board design using Altium or Allegro
- Prior work in wearable medical devices is preferred
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and technical writing abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment
What We Offer:
- Highly competitive salary and housing allowance
- Research funding for travel, computing, and publications
- Educational subsidies for children
- Access to NYUAD’s state-of-the-art medical research and development facilities
- Tax-free income in the UAE
Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit the following materials in PDF format via Interfolio:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae with a full publication list
- Statement of research interests
- Contact information for three references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For inquiries, please contact Sohmyung Ha at sohmyung

About the Company
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is a globally recognized research university offering an integrated liberal arts and science education. As part of New York University’s global network, NYUAD fosters international collaboration and interdisciplinary research across diverse academic fields. Located at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD is committed to advancing knowledge and innovation, providing faculty and students with exceptional resources and opportunities for transformative research and scholarship.
UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.