Junior Research Scientist in the Division of Science (Biology) – Dr. Sehamuddin Galadari

The Cell Death Signaling Laboratory at the Division of Science (Biology), New York University Abu Dhabi, invites applications for a Junior Research Scientist position to study the role and molecular mechanisms of acid sphingomyelinase (ASM) in ferroptosis. This project seeks to elucidate how the tumor-suppressive lipid ceramide regulates ferroptosis and contributes to iron mobilization that drives lipid peroxidation during this unique form of regulated cell death. The successful candidate will participate in an exciting research program exploring the emerging role of ceramide in promoting ferroptosis through signaling networks that control iron accumulation and oxidative stress. Our laboratory has recently identified a pivotal role for acid sphingomyelinase in autophagy-dependent ferroptosis, uncovering critical links between ASM activity and key cell death signaling pathways. To further unravel these mechanisms, the candidate will contribute to the development of advanced cell-based and analytical techniques, combining molecular and biochemical approaches such as Western blotting, qRT-PCR, RNA sequencing, HPLC, FACS, and fluorescence microscopy using specific probes.

Applicants should have prior experience in studying regulated cell death pathways, including apoptosis, autophagy, necroptosis, ferroptosis, or oxeiptosis, and must hold a Master’s degree in Biochemistry or a related discipline with at least two years of relevant research experience. Applicants with experience in sphingolipid research would be preferred.

The position provides a dynamic and collaborative research environment working closely with PhD-level scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers.

The terms of employment are highly competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for dependent children. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, Transcript, statement of research interests, and two letters of reference in PDF format.

For inquiries, please contact Dr. Faisal at ftt1@nyu.edu. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will remain open until the position is filled.

About NYU Abu Dhabi

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NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching.

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.