Post-Doctoral Associate - Surface Chemistry and Polymer Medical Devices - NYU

Post-Doctoral Associate - Surface Chemistry and Polymer Medical Devices - NYU Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE

This Post-Doctoral Associate role at NYU Abu Dhabi supports the Center for Translational Medical Devices with a focus on implant surface chemistry and polymer medical device development. The position contributes to enhancing biocompatibility, improving osteointegration, and developing next-generation polymeric coatings and implantable technologies.

Country: UAE City:
Abu Dhabi Industry: Medical Devices Function:
Research Salary:  monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality:
Any Job Type: Full-time

• Enhance implant surface chemistry through plasma treatment, silanization, and specialty coatings
• Develop lubricious polymeric coatings for catheters to reduce vascular injury
• Characterize surface modifications using SEM, AFM, and related microscopy techniques
• Map nanomechanical properties including adhesion, friction, Young's modulus, and surface free energy
• Develop polymeric medical devices based on unmet clinical needs
• Design, fabricate, and prototype polymer-based medical devices
• Work with polymer processing techniques such as extrusion, molding, and fused deposition modeling
• Prepare ISO and ASTM test specimens for mechanical and flexural testing
• Perform dynamic mechanical analysis to estimate polymer transition temperatures
• Develop osteoconductive polymeric implants for surgical applications
• Model biomolecule adsorption using Quartz Crystal Microbalance techniques
• Develop orthotic assistive devices from sustainable polymers and composites
• Co-develop medical devices with industry partners and assist in intellectual property filings
• Prepare technology documentation and support translation of innovations to industry

• PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a closely related field
• Strong expertise in surface analysis and materials characterization
• Experience in AFM, SEM, and analytical evaluation of materials
• Background in polymer processing and device fabrication
• Strong analytical skills and experimental capability
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary scientific environment
• Effective scientific communication and documentation skills

• Surface chemistry modification and analysis
• Polymer processing and fabrication techniques
• Materials characterization using advanced microscopy
• Mechanical testing and dynamic mechanical analysis
• Prototype development for medical devices
• Ability to prepare research documentation and reports
• Strong problem-solving and experimentation capability

• Opportunity to contribute to advanced medical device research with strong translational potential
• Work within a multidisciplinary environment of scientists, engineers, and researchers
• Access to advanced laboratory facilities and specialized equipment
• Competitive tax-free compensation with housing and education benefits
• Support for collaborative research and industry partnerships
• Chance to advance innovations within NYU's global research network

New York University Abu Dhabi is an international research university offering world‑class academic and scientific environments. The institution supports advanced research across engineering, biomedical science, and medical device innovation, enabling researchers to contribute to impactful work across NYU's global network.