Path 1 Kawader Research Assistant – Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA)
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Job Summary
NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Kawader Research Assistant Fellow position to support the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) the UAE Space Agencys flagship deep-space mission running through 2035. As an official mission partner NYUAD provides key scientific and research support to EMA and the selected Fellow will directly contribute to advancing the UAEs scientific and strategic goals in planetary exploration.
This position provides hands-on experience in planetary research data analysis and participation in active mission-operations teams within an international multidisciplinary environment.
What the Program Offers:
Full-time paid research position for up to 3 years.
Mentorship by internationally recognized NYUAD faculty members.
Professional development and academic training opportunities.
Participation in active UAE Space Agency mission operations.
Exposure to interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects.
Support in preparing for graduate school applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct research and data analysis related to EMAs scientific objectives in close collaboration with the mission team in the UAE and international partners.
Support the development of laboratory experiments and numerical modeling relevant to asteroids and deep-space environments.
Assist with mission-related operations including coordination with UAE Space Agency partners and participation in team meetings.
Engage in capability development through scientific writing conference participation and public outreach efforts to promote the UAEs leadership in planetary science.
This position is supervised by Prof. Andrea Macciò and Dr. Dimitra Atri.
Bachelors or Masters degree in Physics Astronomy Planetary Science Geology Engineering or a closely related field.
Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated interest in planetary exploration deep-space missions and national capability building.
Prior research or laboratory experience is desirable but not required.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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