"POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE"

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

New York University Tandon School of Engineering

The Maimon lab (https://www.maimonlab.com) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering department of Biomedical Engineering is seeking to hire a Post Doctoral Associate to work in the area of neural stem cell biology, brain regeneration, neurodegeneration (specifically Huntington’s Disease) and neuro-engineering.

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 mission of the department of Biomedical Engineering and particularly the Maimon lab (located in Manhattan) is 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.

Expectations

Candidates will be responsible for leading and executing in vivo and ex vivo studies focused on gene editing–based approaches to treat neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Huntington’s Disease (HD), using mouse models. Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, performing behavioral and molecular phenotyping, and optimizing delivery and safety of CRISPR/Cas9-based tools.

In addition, candidates will contribute to the analysis of single-cell and spatial transcriptomics datasets, including MERFISH and spatial proteomics. Familiarity with computational pipelines for single-cell data integration and interpretation is highly valued. Expertise in advanced microscopy (e.g., confocal, spinning disk, live imaging) and imaging-based analysis of neural tissues is strongly preferred.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in CRISPR, as exemplified by a strong publication record. Previous experience with in vivo genome editing, AAV delivery systems, Antisense Oligonucleotides (ASOs), live cell imaging, neuronal co-cultures, neurodegeneration models, spatial omics, and computational biology is desired.

Salary: In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $62,500-$70,000 depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.

Candidates should have a PhD in neuro cell biology, tissue engineering 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 cover letter 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 (or more) references.

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to: roy.maimon@nyu.edu

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. Expected start date is: March/April 2026