Research Scientist in the Division Of Science (Biology) - Dr. Dipesh Chaudhury
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NYU Abu Dhabi seeks a Research Scientist to investigate gene expression in circadian neural networks using molecular and electrophysiological approaches. The role involves single-cell gene expression, stereotaxic surgeries, slice electrophysiology, and mouse behavior experiments.
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Responsibilities
- Perform single cell gene expression from mice brain nuclei and single cell data analysis
- Perform stereotaxic surgeries for circuit tracing and silencing specific genes
- Perform slice electrophysiology and data analysis using Clampfit
- Perform bulk RNA sequencing and data analysis
- Conduct mice behavioral experiments using wheel running, PIR etc.
- Perform mice brain immunohistochemistry
- Conduct spatial genomics
Requirements
- PhD in relevant field
- At least six years research experience in Circadian Biology post PhD
- High quality first author research article
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Knowledge in advanced electrophysiological techniques
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Overview
- New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to appoint a Research Scientist to investigate gene expression in circadian neural networks.
- The successful applicant will use a combination of molecular and electrophysiological approaches to investigate how gene expression contributes to the rhythms in excitability and plasticity of circadian clock neurons in rodents.
- The project will be based at NYU Abu Dhabi and will be co supervised by Dipesh Chaudhury and Justin Blau.
Responsibilities
- Perform single cell gene expression from mice brain nuclei and single cell data analysis
- Stereotaxic surgeries for circuit tracing and silencing specific genes
- Perform slice electrophysiology and data analysis using Clampfit
- Bulk RNA sequencing and data analysis
- Mice behavioral experiments using wheel running, PIR etc.
- Mice brain immunohistochemistry
- Spatial genomics
Requirements
- Applicants must have a PhD with at least six years research experience in Circadian Biology post PhD.
- The candidate should have high quality first author research article demonstrating the research capabilities.
- Additional requirements are excellent communication skills in English and knowledge in advanced electrophysiological techniques.
Benefits
- The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children.
Application Instructions
- To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a one page summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format.
About NYU Abu Dhabi
- NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university.
- Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world.
- NYUAD is committed to non discrimination, anti harassment, dignity, and mutual respect.
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