Post-Doctoral Associate in Genetic: Join our interdisciplinary team at New York University Abu Dhabi, where you will investigate the discovery of novel bioactive compounds from diverse microbiomes. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of microbiome science and drug discovery.
Post-Doctoral Associate in Genetic Heritage Group
Designation
Post-Doctoral Associate, Genetic Heritage Group
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Microbial Science, Drug Discovery |
| Location | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Biology, Microbiology, Genetics |
| Job Description | Focus on wet-lab approaches, microbial strain isolation, genome sequencing, metabolite extraction, and validation of biosynthetic gene clusters. |
| How to Apply | Submit a cover letter, CV, transcript, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference (all in PDF format) to Prof. Aashish Jha at jhaar@nyu.edu. |
| Last Date for Apply | Until the position is filled |
Research Area
This role is centered around the isolation and characterization of microbial strains from human, animal, and environmental microbiomes, emphasizing the identification of novel bioactive compounds.
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, or a related field.
- Strong background in microbiology, microbial genetics, or natural product chemistry.
- Hands-on experience with bacterial culture, metabolite extraction, LC-MS/MS, HPLC purification, and functional bioassays.
- Experience with microbial genomics or heterologous expression is highly desirable.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Isolate and characterize microbial strains.
- Conduct genome sequencing and phenotyping.
- Perform metabolite extraction and prepare for LC-MS/MS analysis.
- Validate biosynthetic gene clusters (BGC)–metabolite links using various experimental methods.
- Purify candidate metabolites using prep-HPLC and assess their biological activity.
- Collaborate with computational biologists to prioritize strains for characterization.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and assist in manuscript preparation.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should email their application materials (cover letter, CV, transcript, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference) in PDF format to Prof. Aashish Jha at jhaar@nyu.edu.
Last Date for Apply
Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.
