Research Assistant – Advanced Neuroengineering Lab

About the role

The Ramadi Lab for Advanced Neuroengineering and Translational Medicine seeks a motivated Research Assistant to support cutting‑edge projects that develop minimally invasive neuromodulation technologies. You will work alongside faculty and graduate students in a translational research environment focused on diagnostics and therapies for neurologic, metabolic, and immune disorders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project and laboratory logistics, including equipment procurement and consumable ordering.
• Collect and analyze experimental data, and contribute to grant and manuscript preparation.
• Train new lab members and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Conduct independent research tasks under faculty supervision.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a biomedical‑related discipline (MS preferred).
• Minimum two years of hands‑on laboratory experience.
• Strong organization, communication, problem‑solving and time‑management abilities.
• Fluency in English.

Required skills

• Engineering device design
• Fabrication techniques
• Manufacturing processes

What we offer

• Three‑year fixed‑term research assistantship under the NYUAD Kawader program.
• Opportunity to work on translational projects with direct clinical relevance.
• Professional development through mentorship, publications, and networking.