Junior Research Scientist Brain Health - New York University Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE
New York University Abu Dhabi View all jobs
- Abu Dhabi
- DH 18,000-26,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
New York University Abu Dhabi is recruiting a Junior Research Scientist to support clinical and translational neuroscience research at the Center for Brain and Health in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This Higher Education research role focuses on coordinating human-subjects studies integrating neuroimaging, neuromonitoring, and behavioral methods to advance brain health research across diverse populations in the UAE and MENA region.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Clinical Research
Salary: 18000-26000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timeKey Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily execution of clinical and observational human-subject research studies
- Manage participant recruitment including pre-screening, informed consent, scheduling, and follow-up
- Maintain regulatory documentation, ethics submissions, and compliance records
- Liaise with clinical partners and imaging facilities to ensure smooth study workflows
- Oversee clinical aspects of MRI, EEG, MEG, and related neuromonitoring sessions
- Develop and update standard operating procedures for research protocols
- Support training of research assistants and student team members
- Track recruitment targets, study milestones, and reporting metrics
- Assist in preparing grant applications, research proposals, and progress reports
- Ensure participant safety and adherence to institutional and national research regulations
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, nursing, or related discipline
- Master's degree or clinical qualification preferred
- Two to three years of experience coordinating human-subjects research or clinical trials
- Familiarity with ethical and regulatory standards for clinical research
- Experience working with patient populations or in neuroimaging environments is advantageous
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an asset
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary academic and clinical research team
- Clinical research coordination and participant management
- Regulatory compliance and ethics documentation
- Neuroimaging and neuromonitoring study oversight
- Research data tracking and reporting
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Problem-solving and operational planning
- Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge neuroscience and brain health research
- Competitive tax-free salary with housing and education benefits
- Access to advanced research facilities and multidisciplinary expertise
- Collaborative academic environment within a globally ranked university
- Professional development in clinical and translational research
- Inclusive and research-driven institutional culture
New York University Abu Dhabi is a leading international research university and a core part of NYU's global academic network spanning New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai. Recognized among the world's top institutions, NYU Abu Dhabi combines liberal arts education with advanced scientific research across disciplines including neuroscience, engineering, social sciences, and humanities. The university is committed to innovation, diversity, and academic excellence in a global community.Job Title Junior Research Scientist Brain Health - New York University Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description Junior Research Scientist Brain Health - New York University Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAEPosition Overview
New York University Abu Dhabi is recruiting a Junior Research Scientist to support clinical and translational neuroscience research at the Center for Brain and Health in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This Higher Education research role focuses on coordinating human-subjects studies integrating neuroimaging, neuromonitoring, and behavioral methods to advance brain health research across diverse populations in the UAE and MENA region.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Clinical Research
Salary: 18000-26000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timeKey Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily execution of clinical and observational human-subject research studies
- Manage participant recruitment including pre-screening, informed consent, scheduling, and follow-up
- Maintain regulatory documentation, ethics submissions, and compliance records
- Liaise with clinical partners and imaging facilities to ensure smooth study workflows
- Oversee clinical aspects of MRI, EEG, MEG, and related neuromonitoring sessions
- Develop and update standard operating procedures for research protocols
- Support training of research assistants and student team members
- Track recruitment targets, study milestones, and reporting metrics
- Assist in preparing grant applications, research proposals, and progress reports
- Ensure participant safety and adherence to institutional and national research regulations
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, nursing, or related discipline
- Master's degree or clinical qualification preferred
- Two to three years of experience coordinating human-subjects research or clinical trials
- Familiarity with ethical and regulatory standards for clinical research
- Experience working with patient populations or in neuroimaging environments is advantageous
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an asset
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary academic and clinical research team
- Clinical research coordination and participant management
- Regulatory compliance and ethics documentation
- Neuroimaging and neuromonitoring study oversight
- Research data tracking and reporting
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Problem-solving and operational planning
- Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge neuroscience and brain health research
- Competitive tax-free salary with housing and education benefits
- Access to advanced research facilities and multidisciplinary expertise
- Collaborative academic environment within a globally ranked university
- Professional development in clinical and translational research
- Inclusive and research-driven institutional culture
New York University Abu Dhabi is a leading international research university and a core part of NYU's global academic network spanning New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai. Recognized among the world's top institutions, NYU Abu Dhabi combines liberal arts education with advanced scientific research across disciplines including neuroscience, engineering, social sciences, and humanities. The university is committed to innovation, diversity, and academic excellence in a global community.
Post DetailsJob Start Date
Salary from 18000.00
Salary to 26000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -Location City Abu DhabiDesired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location
Careers in Gulf