Post-Doctoral Associate in the Center for Translational Medical Devices - Dr. Khalil Ramadi

The Center for Translational Medical Devices (CENTMED) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to recruit a postdoctoral research associate to join this new initiative focusing on designing and developing novel medical devices for ultimate human use.

CENTMED oversees a variety of exciting projects developing new treatments and diagnostics for cardiovascular, neurologic, and metabolic diseases.

The successful applicant will join a number of fascinating projects on engineering novel approaches to modulate physiology and neural activity in the brain, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and other peripheral organs.

These projects have a high potential for translation towards treating a variety of neurologic and metabolic disorders.

These approaches entail device design and manufacturing, drug conjugation, neuroscience, and preclinical model experiments.

The candidate will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment alongside PhD-level engineers and scientists, graduate students, and full-time researchers.

They will also have the chance to contribute to other projects within CENTMED, working on cutting-edge initiatives spanning metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurologic diseases.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on next-generation surgical technologies, bridging the gap between engineering innovation and clinical application.

Applicants must have a PhD in an engineering or biomedical-related field, and is still within their first 5 years since receiving their PhD.

Excellent experimental skills relevant to the project (in particular device design and fabrication, drug conjugation, and in vitro and in vivo experimentation) are required.

Proficiency in English is required.

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, a teanscript, and three letters of reference, all in PDF format.

If you have any questions, please email Prof.

Khalil Ramadi at kramadi@nyu.edu.

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.

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