Postdoctoral Associate - Ingestible Devices
Posted date [2026-06-02]
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Job Description and Requirements
Postdoctoral Associate - Ingestible DevicesJob Snapshot
Role: Postdoctoral Associate - Ingestible Devices
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Experience: PhD in Engineering or Science
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Postdoctoral Associate - Ingestible Devices in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Higher Education research opportunity focused on neuroengineering, translational medicine, ingestible biomedical devices, gastrointestinal sensing, device fabrication, and minimally invasive technologies. This role is designed for a PhD-qualified researcher who can independently design and develop ingestible devices, conduct experiments, analyze data, manage research logistics, and contribute to grant proposals and manuscripts within the Ramadi Lab for Advanced Neuroengineering and Translational Medicine at New York University Abu Dhabi.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: 20000-32000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Postdoctoral Associate - Ingestible Devices will support translational research aimed at developing technologies that can interrogate the contents of the gastrointestinal tract and contribute to future diagnostics and therapies. Working under the supervision of Dr. Khalil Ramadi, the selected researcher will combine engineering, science, device design, fabrication, experimental methods, and data analysis to advance minimally invasive biomedical tools. The role offers significant autonomy, with responsibilities spanning research execution, project logistics, manuscript preparation, grant writing, and individualized research projects linked to clinical needs in neurologic, metabolic, and immune disorders.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop ingestible biomedical devices for gastrointestinal tract interrogation and translational research applications.
* Conduct experiments involving device design, fabrication, testing, validation, and performance evaluation.
* Apply engineering and scientific methods to support minimally invasive technologies for neuromodulation and biomedical sensing.
* Analyze experimental data and translate findings into research outputs, technical reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
* Write and support grant proposals linked to neuroengineering, translational medicine, biomedical devices, and clinical technology development.
* Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and contribute to scientific communication within the lab.
* Manage project logistics, including purchasing equipment, ordering consumables, tracking research supplies, and coordinating laboratory needs.
* Work on individualized research projects under faculty supervision during the appointment.
* Use laboratory equipment and experimental techniques relevant to device development, microfabrication, biomedical engineering, and translational research.
* Collaborate with faculty, researchers, students, and lab members across mechanical, electrical, materials, and bioengineering areas.
* Support research involving implantable microdevices, nanoparticles, electroceuticals, and neural activity modulation where relevant.
* Maintain accurate records of experiments, protocols, data files, equipment use, design iterations, and fabrication results.
* Solve technical problems independently while coordinating major research decisions with the principal investigator.
* Contribute to a productive lab environment focused on clinical translation, innovation, and responsible scientific practice.
Ideal Profile
* PhD in Engineering, Science, or a closely related discipline.
* More than 1 year of postdoctoral work experience in engineering or biomedical disciplines is preferred.
* Strong experience in device design and fabrication.
* Ability to design and execute experiments with scientific rigor and technical independence.
* Strong data analysis skills developed through PhD-level experimental research.
* Familiarity with a variety of laboratory equipment and research techniques.
* Experience in microfabrication is preferred.
* Experience with stereolithography is an advantage.
* Self-motivated researcher with strong independent problem-solving ability.
* Comfortable managing a broad research workload with growing autonomy.
* Strong interest in neuroengineering, translational medicine, biomedical devices, ingestible systems, and clinical technology innovation.
* Good communication skills and ability to work within a collaborative academic research environment.
* UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.
* Ability to submit required documents, including statement of interest, academic transcripts, CV, and two recommendation letters.
Skills Set
* Ingestible device development
* Neuroengineering
* Translational medicine
* Biomedical engineering
* Device design
* Device fabrication
* Experimental design
* Experimental execution
* Data analysis
* Microfabrication
* Stereolithography
* Gastrointestinal sensing
* Laboratory research
* Biomedical devices
* Minimally invasive technology
* Implantable microdevices
* Nanoparticles
* Electroceuticals
* Neuromodulation research
* Project logistics
* Grant proposal writing
* Manuscript preparation
* Research documentation
* Equipment purchasing
* Consumables management
* Scientific communication
* Independent research
* Problem solving
Why Join Us
This position offers a strong opportunity for a Postdoctoral Associate - Ingestible Devices who wants to contribute to advanced biomedical innovation in Abu Dhabi. The role provides exposure to translational research with clear clinical relevance, hands-on development of ingestible and minimally invasive technologies, mentorship from a specialized neuroengineering lab, and the opportunity to work with mechanical, electrical, materials, and bioengineering toolkits. Through the NYUAD Kawader program, the selected researcher can strengthen independent research capability, contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals, and help advance future diagnostics and therapies for neurologic, metabolic, and immune disorders.
About the Company
New York University Abu Dhabi is a globally connected research university in the UAE, supporting advanced scholarship across engineering, science, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Through the Ramadi Lab for Advanced Neuroengineering and Translational Medicine and the Kawader program, NYU Abu Dhabi supports cutting-edge biomedical research, early-career research development, and translational technologies designed to address important clinical challenges from Abu Dhabi.
