Research Associate - Cellular Physics
Posted date [2026-06-01]
(ID: 45862)
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Job Description and Requirements
Research Associate - Cellular PhysicsJob Snapshot
Role: Research Associate - Cellular Physics
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Experience: PhD in physics or a related field
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Research Associate - Cellular Physics in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a focused Higher Education research opportunity for a PhD-qualified scientist interested in cellular organization, active cytoskeletal transport, cytoskeletal structure, and the physical forces behind macromolecular crowding. This role offers the chance to contribute to advanced interdisciplinary research within the Shubeita laboratory at New York University Abu Dhabi, working alongside researchers from physics, biology, chemistry, and related scientific fields.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: 18000-28000
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 Research Associate - Cellular Physics will lead and support experimental and analytical research projects exploring how physical principles influence cellular organization. The position is centered on understanding the relationship between cytoskeletal transport, cytoskeletal architecture, molecular crowding, and force-driven biological processes. The selected researcher will help generate new scientific insight, contribute to laboratory publications, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support a research environment that connects physics-based methods with biological discovery.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead research projects focused on the physical mechanisms that shape cellular organization and intracellular transport.
* Study the interaction between active cytoskeletal transport, cytoskeletal organization, and macromolecular crowding.
* Design, conduct, analyze, and document research experiments in line with laboratory objectives and scientific standards.
* Collaborate closely with postdoctoral researchers, predoctoral researchers, and academic team members from physics, biology, chemistry, and related disciplines.
* Apply analytical thinking and quantitative methods to interpret complex biological and physical data.
* Contribute to research planning, experiment optimization, data review, and scientific discussion within the Shubeita laboratory.
* Prepare research findings for internal reporting, academic presentations, journal publications, and collaborative projects.
* Support a productive laboratory culture through careful documentation, responsible research practice, and open scientific communication.
* Use advanced research techniques where relevant, including quantitative imaging, optical tweezers, or related experimental methods.
* Stay informed about current developments in biophysics, cellular mechanics, cytoskeletal transport, and molecular-scale biological organization.
* Assist in maintaining high research quality, reproducibility, and compliance with university research standards.
Ideal Profile
* PhD in physics or a closely related scientific field.
* Strong interest in biological physics, cellular organization, cytoskeletal dynamics, or quantitative biological research.
* Excellent analytical, mathematical, and scientific problem-solving skills.
* Ability to lead research tasks independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary academic team.
* Prior exposure to optical tweezers, quantitative imaging, microscopy, cellular biophysics, or experimental soft matter methods is advantageous.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills for research documentation, presentations, and publication preparation.
* Ability to work with researchers from physics, biology, chemistry, and related scientific backgrounds.
* Careful attention to experimental design, data accuracy, and scientific integrity.
* Motivation to contribute to advanced research in a globally connected university environment.
* Willingness to submit required application documents, including cover letter, CV, research summary, transcript, and recommendation letters.
Skills Set
* Cellular biophysics
* Cytoskeletal transport
* Cytoskeletal organization
* Macromolecular crowding
* Experimental physics
* Quantitative imaging
* Optical tweezers
* Research design
* Data analysis
* Scientific writing
* Laboratory documentation
* Interdisciplinary research
* Biological physics
* Microscopy methods
* Academic publication support
* Research collaboration
* Analytical modelling
* Experimental troubleshooting
* Physics-based biological research
* Scientific presentation
Why Join Us
This position is well suited for a researcher who wants to build a strong postdoctoral career in cellular physics and interdisciplinary science in Abu Dhabi. The role provides exposure to advanced research questions, a collaborative laboratory environment, competitive employment terms, housing support, educational subsidy benefits for children, and access to the wider academic network of New York University Abu Dhabi. It is a strong opportunity for a scientist seeking meaningful research impact, international academic collaboration, and long-term growth in the Higher Education research sector.
About the Company
New York University Abu Dhabi is a research-focused, degree-granting university offering integrated academic programs across science, engineering, arts, humanities, and social sciences. As part of NYU’s global network with campuses and academic centers across multiple continents, NYU Abu Dhabi supports advanced scholarship, international collaboration, and knowledge creation from its campus in Abu Dhabi. The university plays an important role in research, education, and intellectual exchange in the UAE and the wider region.
