Research Technician in the Division of Science (Biology) – Dr. Aashish Jha

The Genetic Heritage Group in the Science Division, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research technician to work on human and animal population genetics.

The successful applicant will work on cutting-edge projects investigating human population histories and the emerging role of gut microbiomes in human adaptations. Our laboratory integrates population genomics, metagenomics, and evolutionary modeling to uncover how host genetics and microbial communities have co-evolved across diverse human populations.

The candidate will contribute to generating and analyzing large-scale genomic and metagenomic datasets, including whole-genome sequencing, microbial metagenomics, and functional genomic profiling. They will be involved in developing analytical pipelines for demographic inference, selection scans, host–microbe association mapping, and phylogeographic analyses. The work will also incorporate comparative genomics, genome-wide association approaches, and statistical modeling of evolutionary processes.

The candidate will join a highly multidisciplinary environment consisting of population geneticists, microbiome scientists, statisticians, and computational biologists, as well as graduate and undergraduate students.

Applicants must have a B.Sc. in cell and molecular biology or related field. Excellent bioinformatics skills relevant to the project (in particular genomics and microbiome analyses) are required. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in a research laboratory or computational research setting, experience working with genomic or microbiome data and demonstrated ability to use standard analytical tools.

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, transcript, statement of research interests and three letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Aashish Jha at jhaar@nyu.edu.

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered 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.