Research Assistant in the Division of Science [Biology] - Dr. Amandine Cornille

at  New York University

DESCRIPTION

The Cornille laboratory in the Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a Research Assistant lab manager starting September 1, 2024. The successful applicant will:

• Settle the molecular biology lab;
• Maintain sample collections, organize permit requests and sampling sessions on the field;
• Coordinate with the PI and postdocs the settlement of field experiments with different partners;
• Conduct a set of techniques in molecular biology by adapting the experimental conditions (apply health and safety rules, extract and sequence DNA and RNA);
• Run statistical and bioinformatic analyses.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in biological sciences, molecular biology, genomics, or related fields and experience in a biology research laboratory. Significant experience in one or more of the following is strongly desired:

• Transposable Elements Biology
• Long-read sequencing
• The ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and scientific creativity are essential.

For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with a full publication list, academic transcripts or degrees, statement of research interests, and two letters of reference, all in PDF format.
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

Please refer the Job description for details