Post Doctorate Associate

New York University • Brooklyn, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maimon lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral 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 department of Biomedical Engineering and particularly the Maimon lab mission 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.

Requirements

• PhD in Neuro Cell Biology or a related field
• 3 years of postdoc experience
• Eligibility to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Design and perform in vivo and ex vivo studies in mouse models of Huntington’s Disease (HD), focused on gene editing using CRISPR/Cas9, AAV, and ASO-based approaches.
• Conduct behavioral and molecular phenotyping, and optimize delivery and safety of therapeutic tools.
• Lead or support single-cell and spatial transcriptomics experiments, including MERFISH, immunofluorescence, spatial proteomics, and live-cell imaging.
• Analyze and integrate single-cell datasets using established computational pipelines.
• Help establish protocols, track inventory, and maintain a well-organized and efficient research environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree