Research Assistant in the Division of Science (Biology) - Dr. Aashish Jha

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

Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Open Date

Jun ‎23, ‎2022

Description

The Genetic Heritage Group in the Division of Science, New York University Abu
Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Research Assistant to work on various studies in
metagenomics and population genetics.
The successful applicant will assist senior researchers in the Group drive
multiple fascinating projects investigating the role of genetic and microbial
variations in health. Our group works on genomics and metegenomics in a
variety of systems, including diverse human populations, fermented foods, and
domesticated animals. We have collected a large number of samples and are in
the process of generating large amount of genomics data. The successful
candidate will be involved in analyses of these datasets in combination with
previously published and publicly available genomics datasets. The candidate
will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level
scientists, graduate students and undergraduate students.
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in biology, computer science, or
related field. Excellent data analytical and management skills relevant to the
project (in particular genomics and bioinformatics) are required. Additional
laboratory skills may be developed in the future.
For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
transcript of degree, statement of research interests and three letters of
reference, all in PDF format. The terms of employment are very competitive and
include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be
accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is
filled. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Aashish Jha at
[email protected]
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
Employer
UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.