Research Assistant in The Division of Science

Research Assistant in The Division of Science

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

**Location**:

- Abu Dhabi, UAE

**Open Date**:

- Oct 09, 2024

**Description**:
The newly established Abu Dhabi Precision Medicine Virtual Research Institute (ADPMVRI) at New York University Abu Dhabi invites applicants for a research assistant position. The Institute aims to develop a comprehensive research infrastructure - whereby diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of health disorders are tailored to each patient. In the context of brain health, the Institute supports several projects aiming to 1) understand the basis of brain disorders and health outcomes of the most common non-communicable diseases in the UAE and 2)





integrate large multi-omics and neuroimaging datasets.

Applicants with a strong interest in genomics and brain health research, as well as good analytical skills are encouraged to apply. Key responsibilities of the research assistant will include:

- Conducting literature reviews
- Planning data collection and participant recruitment
- Performing analysis of genomic and/or neuroimaging data

The research assistant will also assist in training new lab members and disseminating research findings through peer-reviewed scientific journal articles.

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

▶️ Research Assistant in The Division of Science
🖊️ New York University
📍 Abu Dhabi