Research Scientist

New York University

$100K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Chemical Biology or a related field.
  • Demonstrated background in Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering.
  • Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Experience in fluids and materials design is preferred.
  • Ability to function effectively in collaborative research environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop multi-scale modeling methods for polymeric materials using computational techniques.
  • Present research results at weekly lab meetings and scientific conferences.
  • Assist in planning and designing research experiments with faculty and collaborators.
  • Collect, process, and analyze research data.
  • Train and support other research staff and students in the lab.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced faculty researchers.
  • Engagement in collaborative research efforts across departments.
  • Potential for professional development through publication opportunities.
  • Access to advanced computational resources at NYU.
  • Involvement in national and international scientific meetings.
Full Job Description
Description

Research Scientist

New York University Tandon School of Engineering

The Chemical & Biomolecular Department at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Full time Research Scientist to work in the lab of Professor Juan De Pablo.

Responsibilities

Candidates will be responsible for:

  • developing multi-scale modeling methods for polymericmaterials, using advanced computational techniques to investigate their thermodynamic and transport properties and behavior.
  • providing presentation of research results at weekly lab meetings and at national or international scientific meetings; including preparation and submission of papers that result in peer-reviewed journals. Liaison with NYU departments or other institutions for collaborative research efforts.
  • Assists faculty researcher and other collaborators, or may act independently, in planning and designing research experiments.
  • Data collection, processing and analysis. Provide assistance and support in the training of other research staff, graduate or undergraduate students within the lab.


The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a field related to the research being conducted. The individual must be able to work in a group setting and be able to write up the results in a format suitable for publication as exemplified by a strong publication record. Previous experience in fluids and materials design, biological process control, and complex and dynamical systems is desired.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD in Chemical Biology or a related field. We welcome applicants with recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.

Salary range

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $100,000 depending on the candidate's experience and qualification.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD in Chemical Biology or a related field. We welcome applicants with recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit, as one pdf, the following information:

  • an up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,
  • a research statement that describes their interest and goals and how their research relates to this position,
  • copies of up to three relevant scientific papers,
  • names and contact information for three references.


All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio.

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. Expected start date is: May 15, 2026.

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