Research Assistant in the Division of Science (Biology) - Dr. Dan Ohtan Wang)

New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Science: AD_Biology

Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Open Date

Jul ‎12, ‎2022

Description

The Wang Neuroepitranscriptomics Laboratory in the Division of Science, New
York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research assistant to work on
projects focused on understanding RNA modification signaling pathways in the
nervous system and their function in synaptic, neuronal and behavioral
plasticity.
Research in the Wang Neuroepitranscriptomics laboratory focuses on the study
of the neural mechanisms of dynamic RNA regulation and its role in regulating
synaptic, neuronal and behavioral plasticity, using behavioral, biochemical,
molecular and cell biology, fluorescence imaging, and next-generation
sequencing methods. Central goals of the laboratory are the study of the
neural mechanisms underlying dynamic RNA modifications upon cognitive
development and decline. To achieve these objectives, research projects rely
on genetically engineered mice models, behavioral analysis, molecular
dissection, high-throughput sequencing, and cell biological approaches.
Responsibilities of the research assistant include conducting literature
reviews, maintaining colonies of laboratory mice, conducting behavioral and
imaging data, programming experiments and data analysis routines, and training
new lab members. The research assistant will also assist in drafting research
reports for dissemination of research findings.
Applicants with a strong interest in understanding experience-driven gene-
expression changes in neurons, good organization skills and communication
skills are encouraged to apply. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's/ Master's
degree in Science or equivalent and prior experience in a lab setting. The
ideal candidate will have basic programming experience with MATLAB, experience
with genetically engineered mice and RNA sequencing data, and a background in
experimental psychology or neuroscience. Organizational skills and attention
to detail are essential.
The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and
transportation allowances. Applications will be accepted immediately and
candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered,
all applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, statement of past research
activities, transcript and contact information for at least two references,
all in pdf format. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] (Dan
Ohtan Wang, laboratory PI).
About NYUAD
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated
liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social
Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU
Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU's global network university, an
interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six
continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty
in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university
represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the
intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined
through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major
intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center
for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing,
through its academic, research, and creative activities.
EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.