Post Doctorate Associate

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE New York University Tandon School of Engineering Biomedical Engineering Maimon Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Associate to work with Roy Maimon. New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world.  The Maimon Lab in the Department of Biomedical Engineering seeks to pioneer regenerative strategies for neurodegenerative diseases by unlocking the potential of in vivo cellular identity conversion. Through bold experimentation and interdisciplinary thinking, the Maimon lab explores how dormant neural stem cells can be reawakened and guided to form new glial and neurons, with the ultimate goal of inducing brain regeneration in aging and disease. Responsibilities Candidates will be responsible for:  Designing and performing in vivo and ex vivo studies in mouse models of Huntington’s Disease (HD), focused on gene editing using Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats / CRISPR-associated protein 9, , Adeno-associated virus, and Antisense oligonucleotide-based approaches.  Conducting behavioral and molecular phenotyping, and optimizing delivery and safety of therapeutic tools.  Leading or supporting single-cell and spatial transcriptomics experiments, including MERFISH, immunofluorescence, spatial proteomics, and live-cell imaging.  Analyzing and integrating single-cell datasets using established computational pipelines.    Helping establish protocols, track inventory, and maintain a well-organized and efficient research environment. Salary range In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is  $ 70,000 depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification. Candidates should have a PhD in Neuro Cell Biology or a related field or a related field. We welcome applicants with recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants should submit, as one pdf, the following information: ?         an up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications, ?         a research statement that describes their interest and goals and how their research relates to this position, ?         copies of up to three relevant scientific papers, ?         names and contact information for three references  All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to:  [contact details available in the full listing] Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.  The anticipated start date of this posion is April 1, 2027 with an expected end date of March 31, 2028.  ed end date is 03/31/28 For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR:  www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement  NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability