RESEARCH SCHOLAR

Research Scholar

New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Biomedical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a full-time Research Scholar to work with Irene de Lazaro. New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world.

Our laboratory – a diverse mix of biomedical engineers, biotechnologists, and pharmacists – is a core member of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering . We are also part of the Institute for Engineering Health , the NYC Center for Microplastics Solutions and the NanoBioX Initiative at NYU Tandon, and of the Cardiovascular Research Center at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Langone Health .

Responsibilities

Candidates will support a number of projects that involve experimentation with cardiac organoids. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Maintenance of human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) cultures.

• Generation, characterization, and maintenance of cardiac organoids following established protocols.

• Development and validation of protocols to generate cardiac organoids modeling specific cardiac diseases.

• Working closely with other researchers from the de Lazaro lab and collaborating research groups who utilize cardiac organoids in their projects.

• Supporting the principal investigator in the generation of preliminary data for funding applications.

• Maintaining excellent research records (electronic lab-book and appropriate data storage).

• Training new lab members in established research protocols.

• Regularly attending and presenting research advances at lab meetings.

Salary range

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $50,000.00 depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.

Expected start date and period of employment

Expected start date is 10/16/26

Expected end date is 10/15/27

The full-time position would require a work schedule of approximately 35 hours per week .

Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field. Prior experience in mammalian cell culture is a must, prior experience in organoid or 3D cell culture is advantageous but not strictly required. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and driven, creative, team-oriented and able to work efficiently in a multidisciplinary environment. They will be expected to collaborate very closely with basic scientists and clinical investigators from the Cardiovascular Research Center and to contribute to the mentoring of junior researchers. We welcome applications from recent graduates, individuals seeking additional training to prepare for graduate or medical school, and individuals with industry experience. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.

Applicants should submit the following information:

• Cover letter
• up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,
• names and contact information for three references.

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to: [email protected] Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.

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