The Center for Genomics and Systems Biology (CGSB) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications from individuals to be appointed as a Research Technician. The position will be based at NYU Abu Dhabi and supervised by Prof. Michael Purugganan (remotely) and Dr. Tiago Capote (in-person).

The candidate will be working under the Date Palm Genome Diversity Project of the NYUAD CGSB, which studies the genomics and evolution of date palms and other plant species, both to address fundamental questions in plant biology and also to help lay the foundation for plant breeding and biotechnology.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing technical assistance to the Date Palm Genome Diversity Project. This will include carrying out a wide range of molecular biological experiments, with an emphasis on next generation DNA and RNA sequencing and in vitro plant tissue culture. The research technician will also be responsible for all aspects of laboratory maintenance, organization and administration, including ensuring that all laboratory permits are updated, all samples are organized and readily available, and any other activities that may be required for the smooth functioning of laboratory operations. Proficiency in Word, Excel and other office software is desirable.

NYUAD offers a stimulating research environment, a distinguished community of outstanding researchers and is enhanced by state-of-the-art research facilities that are institutionally supported. We are dedicated to being inclusive and welcome all backgrounds and life experiences. The terms of employment include a highly competitive salary, housing allowance, and other benefits.

This position is available from September 1, 2024, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter describing both managerial and scientific experience specifically relevant to the work of our laboratory, curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, a transcript of degree, and contact information for 3 academic referees all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Michael Purugganan at: mp132@nyu.edu

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.

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