Are you a PhD holder interested in Postdoctoral Fellowships? New York University, New York is offering Postdoctoral Fellowships in various research fields. Apply today to pursue your research interests in a stimulating academic environment!
1. Postdoctoral Position
Summary of Postdoctoral Fellowship:
The research group of Prof. Sunil Kumar in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Postdoctoral fellow or research scientist to conduct research in the area of computational heat transfer and machine learning for radiative transfer in scattering media. The successful applicant will use machine learning for solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) systems optimization, computational heat transfer and radiative transport using sophisticated numerical modeling and machine learning approaches for forward and inverse problems in radiation and fire research. The research associate will be responsible for simulation-based analysis for object detection methods and for optimization of solar energy applications. The applicant must be able to independently design, plan, and carry out the research project tasks as well as co-mentor doctoral researchers, and write journal and conference papers. The rank of postdoctoral fellow or research scientist will depend on the qualifications of the candidate selected.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
2. Postdoctoral Position
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The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NYU Tandon educates future engineers who develop the physical systems and devices that modern society demands, from automobiles to air conditioning, prosthetic limbs to autonomous machines, and rocket engines to satellites. Our faculty is breaking new ground in controls and robotic systems, computer-integrated mechanical and electromechanical systems, the modeling and simulation of complex systems, and fluid and thermal systems, among other areas.
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3. Postdoctoral Position
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The Rosado-Olivieri Laboratory of the Department of Molecular Pathobiology of New York University College of Dentistry seeks to recruit a postdoctoral research scientist with expertise in stem cell and developmental biology, cell biology and/or tissue engineering. Applications from candidates with interests in in the development of human organoid-based technologies for the study of molecular and cellular mechanisms directing human organogenesis, tissue morphogenesis and disease, as well as in the integration of bioengineering and quantitative technologies are particularly welcome.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
4. Postdoctoral Position
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The Center for Interacting Urban Networks at New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to interdisciplinary research centered on the Fairness theme. The qualified candidate will have a Ph.D. in a quantitative field (e.g., the social sciences, computer science, engineering, etc.) and experience working on interdisciplinary teams. This position requires excellent computational and data management skills. The position will also require the ability to collaborate with other researchers on other center themes, such as Mobility and Uncertainty, and contribute to a comprehensive understanding of urban systems.
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5. Postdoctoral Position
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The Center for Interacting Urban Networks, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to interdisciplinary research centered on the Mobility theme. The theme is closely linked to one of NYU Abu Dhabi’s key research impact areas outlined in the Excellence 2030 Strategic Framework: Urban Systems. Specific research areas within the mobility theme include monitoring, modeling, and controlling the operations of multimodal transportation systems, new vehicle technologies, urban mobility, research at the intersection of traditional traffic flow theory and data science, the impact of cybersecurity on transportation systems, and more.
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6. Postdoctoral Position
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The successful applicant will be hired for 2 years and will drive the immunological side of a fascinating project that uses bioelectronics to assess EVs from macrophages. In recent years macrophage-derived EVs have emerged to be potential therapeutic targets and promising agents for treatment of inflammatory diseases, and our goal is to capitalize on this possibility by gaining a better understanding using bioelectronic means. The passionate and detailed-oriented candidate will work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students and undergraduate students and across multiple institutions (Khalifa University, Cornell University).
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7. Postdoctoral Position
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If you have experience and wish to explore how to build systems (both foundational or applied) that can handle uncertain or incomplete data prevalent in urban decision-making scenarios, please apply. A PhD dissertation or research papers that demonstrate a strong interest and research focus in any of risk analysis or minimization, robust optimization, deep learning for systems, probabilistic data management, or decision-making in uncertain environments are a prerequisite. Successful candidates will also demonstrate a capacity to lead independent research with advice and an ability to drive foundational computational research work from applications and vice versa.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
8. Postdoctoral Position
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The successful applicant will join an active research program on the impact of financial adversity and socioeconomic marginalization on emotion, cognitive functioning, self-regulation, and decision-making. Our lab’s work has focused to date on how financial strain shapes present oriented decision-making and how the salience of low socioeconomic standing links to fatalistic attitudes and internalized shame. We are now turning to examine how social and economic policies can mitigate these effects, with a particular focus on the forms of solidarity built into initiatives such as universal basic income.
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9. Postdoctoral Position
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The Postdoctoral Researcher will work in Professor Benjamin Peherstorfer’s group (https://cims.nyu.edu/~pehersto/) on scientific machine learning at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences where they will help to develop, implement, and apply novel computational techniques to problems of scientific importance, in collaboration with application scientists and engineers. Topics of interest include data-driven modeling via nonlinear parametrizations such as deep networks, dynamical systems and control, Bayesian inference and generative modeling, and randomized linear algebra. Applications of interest are transport-dominated parametrized problems, control, and uncertainty quantification.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
10. Postdoctoral Position
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Postdoctoral associate will spearhead a major research initiative on the development of a connectome-based large-scale modeling of the primate cortex capable of classifying stimuli into abstract categories. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.
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11. Postdoctoral Position
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The New York University Translational Research Center seeks a postdoctoral associate with a background in neuroscience and an interest in translational research. Research projects will investigate the mechanisms by which sensory neurons and Schwann cells contribute to cancer pain. Studies will involve characterization of the cancer pain phenotype in oral cancer patients, collection and processing of human tissues, generation of oral cancer mouse models and analysis of associated behavior, molecular biology, calcium fluorimetry, and analysis of tissue specimens. Applicants need not have experience in all areas, as expertise is available in our group.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
12. Postdoctoral Position
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Applications are solicited for an individual to be appointed as a postdoctoral associate under the supervision of Prof. Stefano Sacanna and Prof. Paul Chaikin. The research will focus on experimental studies in soft condensed matter physics, particularly involving optical trapping and active colloidal materials. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research exploring the behavior of active colloidal systems. This includes designing and conducting experiments using optical trapping techniques to manipulate and study colloidal particles. The research aims to deepen our understanding of non-equilibrium phenomena, self-assembly processes, and emergent behaviors in active matter systems.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
13. Postdoctoral Position
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The Khalil Research Group at NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate to work on the development and application of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for advanced water treatment and energy storage solutions. The successful candidate will join a young yet highly energytic team dedicated to leveraging chemistry, reaction engineering, and manufacturing principles to address pressing challenges in the water and energy sectors.
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14. Postdoctoral Position
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The post-doctoral associate will spend half their time on independent research, and half their time on collaborative research with Dr. Alaïs Martin-Baillon, Dr. Jordan Norris, and Dr. Samreen Malik. The collaborative research will be on macroeconomic expectations, with a focus on firms and the role of networks. An ideal candidate may have experience with surveys and RCTs, be capable with economic theory, and have expertise in computational economics. Programming and skills with statistical packages are essential.
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15. Postdoctoral Position
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The Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion seeks motivated applicants with training and experience in epidemiology, public health, or the equivalent to join our team. The postdoctoral researcher position is available in the department, working with the Department Chair Dr. Fernando Neves Hugo. The dental research community has largely neglected the oral health of vulnerable populations. Few studies have evaluated the adequacy of dental care delivery models or the effectiveness of health promotion and oral health prevention interventions in these groups.
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16. Postdoctoral Position
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The Nelson Lab at NYU’s Center for Neural Science seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Associate to help discover how connections between sensorimotor cortex and the spinal cord enable skilled behavior. Responsibilities will include experimental design, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting and publishing findings. Successful candidates will demonstrate aptitude in some combination of multiphoton (2- and 3-photon) calcium imaging, skilled behavioral task design, electrophysiology, and viral anatomical tracing.
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17. Postdoctoral Position
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The Saurabh Lab at NYU is seeking multiple highly motivated and independent postdoctoral researchers to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary team. Our lab focuses on cutting-edge research at the intersection of biophysics, chemical biology, and super-resolution microscopy, with a specific emphasis on understanding mechanisms underlying biomolecular self-organization and activity in the context of host-microbe interactions.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
18. Postdoctoral Position
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The Social Machines and Robotics (SMART) Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi focuses on the development of socially intelligent machines (computer applications, robots, Virtual Agents) that are capable of interacting and communicating in a natural way with humans, expressing through their figure a high degree of social intelligence, with a focus on applications in education and healthcare. The SMART lab seeks to recruit a motivated and passionate postdoctoral associate to work under the supervision of Dr. Hanan Salam on the topics: 1) Computational models for human social behavior perception, 2) Social behavior generation for machines, 3) Application of Artificial Social Intelligence for healthcare or education.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
19. Postdoctoral Position
Summary of Postdoctoral Fellowship:
We are inviting applications for a Post-doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi from individuals who have or will soon receive a PhD in Economics focusing on fields related to Development Economics, Public Economics, and Political Economy. The appointment is for 3 years and will begin September 1, 2025, subject to final budget approval. The post-doctoral associate will spend half their time on independent research, and half their time on collaborative research with Dr. David Blakeslee, Dr. Samreen Malik and Dr. Veda Narasimhan. The collaborative research will focus on human capital development, climate resilience, social welfare programs and public good service delivery in low-income countries.
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20. Postdoctoral Position
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Candidates will be responsible for conducting research on projects related to assessing the resilience of distributed stormwater infrastructure using remotely sensed big data as predictive features. Under faculty supervision, the candidate will lead the investigation of resilience of distributed stormwater infrastructure, like culverts on road networks, by employing a combination of probabilistic, data-driven, and physics-based approaches on a C2SMARTER-funded research project. The candidate will develop techniques to reliably explore compound, interconnected, and cascading risks.
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21. Postdoctoral Position
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The Courant Institute at New York University (NYU) and the Center for Data Science (CDS) invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher to work with Prof Laure Zanna at the interface of climate modeling, biogeochemistry and machine learning. The postdoc will perform research as part of the new multi-institution international project, InMOS (Integration of models and observations across scales), which aims to produce a robust global synthesis of the cycling, redistribution, and storage of carbon, oxygen, and heat in the ocean since pre‐industrial times. The goal is to quantify key ocean fluxes of global importance and shed light on the mechanisms driving ocean stressors such as acidification, warming, and deoxygenation.
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22. Postdoctoral Position
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The successful applicant will drive an exciting project on developing functional membrane materials, including nanostructured polymer and ceramic membranes tailored to microfiltration, ultrafiltration, membrane distillation, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis. The candidate will employ advanced membrane fabrication techniques and characterization tools (SEM, TEM, DSC, TGA, BET, etc.) to establish fabrication-structure-property-performance relationships in novel materials for sustainable desalination and water treatment. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists and engineers, graduate students and undergraduate students.
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23. Postdoctoral Position
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The Marine Biology Lab at NYU Abu Dhabi, under the supervision of Professor John Burt, invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher in Fish Ecophysiology. The successful candidate will research the acclimatory and adaptive mechanisms used by coral reef fishes to enable survival in the environmentally extreme Arabian Gulf, and utilize a nearby but more thermally benign Gulf of Oman as a comparative environment. Stressors of interest could include high, low and variable temperatures, hypoxia, hyper salinity and turbidity, among others. The successful candidate would tackle such topics through the application of Eco physiological techniques in both laboratory and field settings.
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24. Postdoctoral Position
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Project involves deep expertise with epitaxial growth techniques esp molecular beam epitaxy for growth of superconductor and semiconductors. The job also requires standard characterization of the thin films for fast feedback into growth and optimization of films. This project involves collaborating with theoretical and experimental groups within and outside NYU. Team work, good communication skills and discipline in summarizing results are necessary.
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25. Postdoctoral Position
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The project will be on the realization of hot qubits on hybrid platforms to deliver superior performance. The hybrid platform is based on recent developments on semiconductor- superconductor heterostructures. The work involves traveling to cleanroom facilities for electron beam lithography and operating dilution refrigerators. The individual must seek to foster a safe and efficient laboratory work environment. This project involves collaborating with theoretical and experimental groups within and outside NYU. Team work, good communication skills and discipline in summarizing results are necessary
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